by Heleen Meyer | Mar 9, 2026 | Sides & salads, Vegetable side
Carrots in a whole new light! Make this impressive side dish with an everyday veggie and a good choice of seasonings, and be sure to impress your guests. It’s really easy and the sweetness of roasted carrots, with the earthiness of cumin seeds and the creamy hummus dressing, is perfectly rounded off with juicy, sweet pomegranate rubies and peppery rocket.
by Heleen Meyer | Feb 10, 2026 | Salad as a side, Sides & salads
It’s no secret that pear and blue cheese is a fabulous combination. The same is true for this flavourful cheese and broccoli. If you then add a refreshing dressing and top it all with juicy pomegranate arils and nuts, you have side dish like no other. It’s the perfect balance between the salty blue cheese, sweetness of the fruit and crunch from the arils and roasted nuts.
by Heleen Meyer | Jan 27, 2026 | Salad as a side, Sides & salads, Starchy side
Add sparkle to any table with this salad. Not only does it look beautiful, but it tastes divine too! Bulgar wheat is quick to cook and the perfect base for a fresh salad with green veggies and feta, adorned with shiny pomegranate rubies. A simple vinaigrette with apple, honey, and mint brings all the flavours together for this refreshing side dish. This is a recipe that will have everyone coming back for more!
by Heleen Meyer | Jan 14, 2026 | Kosblik 101 / Lunch boxes, Starchy side
Mealie bread is one of those popular South African traditional recipes that remain a favourite. I put my spin on my original recipe and turned it into muffins, which is great as a side dish at a braai or as part of a lunchbox filler.
by Heleen Meyer | Dec 9, 2025 | Sides & salads, Starchy side, Vegetable side
There are many hummus recipes and various adaptions. This version is made with red lentils and chickpeas and served with a selection of roasted root veggies. Hummus is really versatile, as you can use it as an alternative to butter on a sandwich, in a wrap, as a dipping sauce, or dollop it onto a salad or roasted veg as a delicious dressing. It’s as delicious with meatballs or chicken.
by Heleen Meyer | Oct 27, 2025 | Accompaniments, Extras, Sides & salads
Phyllo parcels with a filling of spinach and feta are a very popular Greek dish and utterly delicious. Whether you plan to serve it as a starter, snack or as part of a festive table, be ready for the oo’s and aa’s from your guests. Click for the English and Afrikaans recipes.