by Heleen Meyer | Apr 16, 2021 | Light meals, Light vegetarian, Vegetarian
Roasted pitas are a game-changing recipe. One evening my kids were in the mood for pizza, but there was just not enough time to make the dough. We cut open pitas to use as the pizza base and they were very impressed with this quick fix. Just don’t use too many toppings as it will become too heavy for the pita bases. The spices in the tomato sauce are something special and the combination of corn, tomato and cheese is so tasty. These pitas are perfect for a weekend or holiday treat and even work well as a snack around the braai.
by Heleen Meyer | Mar 31, 2021 | Light vegetarian, Mains, Poultry
Lemon and peas are delicious together and, in this risotto, you can see why.
Risotto is a popular Italian rice dish that can be served as a starter, main course or side dish. Arborio rice is a short grain rice and gives this dish its typical creamy, soft texture. Stock is gradually stirred into the rice so that it can cook slowly, but it should not be cooked until it is completely soft. This simple combination is divine and can be enjoyed as a main meal or light meal without the chicken.
by Heleen Meyer | Mar 19, 2021 | Light meals, Light vegetarian, Vegetarian
Dié Spaanse-styl tamatiesop word koud voorgesit en is heerlik verfrissend op ’n warm dag. Dis perfek vir ’n ligte maaltyd of as voorgereg en smaak die volgende dag selfs nog lekkerder. Die sop is ook baie veelsydig, want dit kan soos hier onder, met suurroom of gewone jogurt en basiliekruidblare voorgesit word. Of geur dit met paprika of meer Tabasco vir ’n ekstra byt en sit met koljanderblare voor.
by Heleen Meyer | Feb 3, 2020 | Light meals, Light vegetarian
Chickpeas form the base for these little vegetarian ‘meatballs’ which are often served with pitas and salad ingredients. They make a delicious snack and are perfect for a picnic, lunch box, on a pita or in a wrap.
by Heleen Meyer | Sep 6, 2019 | Light meals, Light vegetarian, Salad as a side, Sides & salads
Sometimes I can imagine the flavours of a dish before I actually make it. That is exactly what happened with this salad. Citrus and cabbage works well and cabbage, cucumber and dill combines well together. Then, surely all four of them should work together? Allow the cabbage and cucumber to marinate in the sauce for a bit to give a slight pickle flavour, but it should still be fresh. That perfect balance between pickled and fresh makes this salad ideal with braaied chicken, pork or fish.
by Heleen Meyer | Aug 8, 2019 | Light meals, Light vegetarian, Mains, Vegetarian
Wonder jy soms wat die beste gaarmaakmetode vir ‘n spesifieke bestanddeel is? Die regte keuse kan nogal ’n groot verskil aan die eindresultaat maak. Dit gee ook ekstra geur én behou meer van die tekstuur, kleur, geur en voedingswaarde.
