Beans are an often neglected plant-based protein source that are versatile, budget-friendly and delicious! To help convince you to incorporate more beans into your diet, here is a breakdown of some of their many health benefits. High in fibre A majority of people do not consume the recommended amount of dietary fibre each day. Fibre is important for digestive health and maintaining a healthy weight. Cooked beans contain, on average, about 16 grams of fibre per cup, meaning that they are a great way to increase your fibre intake. Low fat Beans naturally contain only about 2-3% fat, which means…
Yum Baker started in a home kitchen during the Covid-19 lockdown, when Heidi Dempers’ job in the tourism industry was no longer enough to make ends meet. Today,…
Stacked! Pancakes done four ways. What’s better than a warm flapjack slathered in syrup? A stack of them! Learn how to make flipping fantastic flapjacks plus four different flavour variations for every craving. Basic buttermilk flapjacks TOTAL TIME 25 min | MAKES 8 INGREDIENTS 2 cups Self-raising flour ½ tsp Bicarbonate of soda 2 Eggs, whisked 1 ½ cups Buttermilk ¼ cup Caster sugar 40g Butter METHOD SIFT together the flour and bicarbonate of soda. ADD the eggs, buttermilk and sugar and whisk until smooth. MELT 1 teaspoon of butter in a frying pan. Pour ⅓-cups of batter into pan; cook pancakes…
The Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards – South Africa’s most comprehensive and respected restaurant awards, celebrating our best restaurants and chefs – has announced its shortlist of star-winning…
Baby marrow & sweet potato loaf Make this delicious and healthy Baby marrow & sweet potato loaf recipe at your next braai get together! TOTAL TIME 1 hour 20 mins + cooling | SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp Olive oil 1 Onion, finely chopped 2 Garlic, minced 2 tsp Rosemary, finely chopped 2 Large (300g) baby marrow, coarsely grated 1 Small (250g) orange sweet potato, coarsely grated 1 cup Self-raising flour 1 cup (80g) Parmesan-style cheese, finely grated ½ tsp Ground nutmeg 1 tsp Ground black pepper 5 Eggs, lightly beaten ½ cup Amasi or buttermilk* ¼ cup Sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained, thinly sliced 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary, extra…
Today is World Vegan Day, and we are breaking down everything you need to know about dairy milk alternatives. For those who are interested in veganism, or just…
Summer smoothies are ideal for on-the-go breakfasts or quick refreshing lunches. As the weather warms up, Rhodes Quality shared three of their best smoothie recipes that use their new summer-inspired range of juices: Mediterranean Medley, Orange & Passionfruit and Apple & Cherry. Each juice is a blend of 100 percent fruit juices, free from preservatives in a variety of 200ml, 1 litre and 2 litre pack sizes. Spinach and orange juice smoothie A fresh fast-morning smoothie packed with greens and vitamins for two. INGREDIENTS 375 ml (1½ cups) Rhodes Quality Orange 100% Fruit Juice Blend 1 small cucumber, chopped 500…
Looking for some dinner inspo to try this meat-free Monday? Look no further than this round-up of some of our favourite meatless meals. Whole baked cauliflower Easy Green…
Meal prepping is a fantastic way to get organised and start your week off on a healthy note. Cooking nutritious meals each day throughout the week is often unrealistic, especially for those of us who also cook for a family. For this reason, preparing your meals for the week ahead of time can help you make better food decisions and ensure that you have a hearty, healthy meal ready even on the days that you don’t want to cook. Keep reading for some of our tips on how to get started with meal prepping: Stock up on containers Airtight containers…
Here are some of our favourite hacks to get the most out of your pressure cooker! Beans from scratch are easier than ever It can be so difficult…