Description: Thirty-two-years. It’s a lifetime. And what a privilege it was to be food editor of the country’s two largest magazines, YOU and Huisgenoot, over those decades. The magazines’ food pages developed into notable contributors to South Africa’s food scene. And among my greatest joys was the constant input from readers along the way. This book is a buffet created from 32 years’ worth of cooking for you.   –   Few South Africans don’t know who the legendary Carmen Niehaus is. For 32 years, she was the food editor at Huisgenoot and YOU, and later also at DRUM. Over the decades, she has kept a careful eye over the thousands of recipes that have been developed under her supervision in the magazine’s test kitchen, and now she has selected her favourites that she loves to make for her family and friends – food from the heart from her own kitchen. This collection is packed with fond memories of people with whom she has cooked with throughout the years, lessons from her mom’s farm kitchen and advice on how to transform your favourite ingredients into something special. Hosting guests? Roast a Karoo leg of lamb. Exhausted after a long day at work? Throw a quick, filling salad together. Kids refusing to eat their veggies? They won’t be able to resist Carmen’s mushroom lasagne. Need to feed the masses? Mince is the answer! And we haven’t forgotten about those who have a sweet tooth – there are more than enough desserts, tarts, cakes and other treats. Don’t miss this keepsake issue – you’ll return to it again and again and create your own fond food memories with Carmen.

Description: YOU Winning Recipes 52 Delicious Dishes, Easy meals & sweet Treats and Contestant Isabella Niehaus with her spinach and feta quiches.   –   Winning Recipes have always been a popular part of YOU magazine’s food pages and now they’re being showcased on the TV show Jy Het ’n Wenresep on VIA, Media24’s television channel on DStv. The recipes in this magazine are from all the contestants from the first season and as a special bonus YOU food editor and Jy Het ’n Wenresep judge Carmen Niehaus has reinvented one recipe from each episode and given it her own unique twist. There are 52 recipes in the magazine and they are all easy to make. You’ll find everything from main meals such as lamb rack with red wine and sour fig sauce, delicious salads, sides and bakes such as lemon-infused chiffon cake or warm desserts such as mini Jan Ellis puddings with pinotage sauce and crème anglaise.

Description: We’ve put together some of our favourite YOU recipes that are perfect for lunchboxes. So now you have one dedicated magazine to reach for when stuck for pack-in lunch ideas for the family.   –   We all know we need a good, filling meal to keep our energy levels up during the day at work or school. YOU Lunchbox Ideas is packed with a wide variety of healthy and filling meals perfect for school and work lunches. The section on school lunchboxes includes recipes such as tuna samoosas, crispy chicken strips and bobotie pies. In our section on work lunchboxes you’ll find recipes for Persian meatballs, butter chicken, pulled pork rolls and so much more! We’ve also included plenty of great vegetarian options and snack ideas that will satisfy those late-afternoon cravings.

Description: Your morning meal is an important part of your day so we’ve included only the best recipes – from quick to decadent, as well as sweet dishes that work well for breakfast too.   –   We have 31 ways to make your first meal of the day extra special. Many of the recipes in this small-format magazine can be made ahead of time and the variety is great – from hot breakfasts such as creamy egg jars with Melba toast to brunch ideas such as ricotta flapjacks with honeyed bacon that will please everyone. There are also sweet breakfasts such as decadent bacon ice cream sandwiches and breakfast snacks to grab on the go such pumpkin scones and no-fuss buttermilk rusks. Whether it’s sweet or savoury you’re after in the morning, you’ll find what you’re looking for in YOU Breakfast.

Description: Chopped, packed, tossed or deconstructed, salads are among the most versatile and often also healthiest dishes to grace our dining tables. They can be a delicious part of any lunch or supper, whether as a light side dish or a satisfying meal.   –   Salads are among the most versatile and often also healthiest dishes to grace our dining tables. They are also usually quick and easy to prepare, making them a convenient part of any lunch or supper as a side dish or a satisfying meal. YOU Salads is packed with great recipes for fresh and tasty meals. There’s fig and pecan salad; biryani rice salad; Asian chicken bowls; steak and vegetable salad; mushroom pasta salad with nutty dressing; trout carpaccio with pawpaw salsa; Italian potato salad and so much more.

Description: Pulses are fabulously healthy and economical – and in hearty, fragrant dishes they’re delicious enough to satisfy meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.   –   For an economical and nutritious meal, you can’t go wrong with pulses. YOU Pulses is filled with all sorts of delicious bean-, lentiland chickpea-based dishes to satisfy both meat-eaters and vegetarians. There’s mini chickpea pancakes; Greek bean salad; fresh tomato and chickpea salad, pea soup with eisbein, pittas with falafel and hummus, butternut and lentil fritters; bunny chow, chilli con carne with samp as well as bean risotto and more. There’s also a handy guide to the various types of pulses and how to cook them.

Description: Whether you’re having visitors over, need to make a treat for a school bake day or just in the mood for something sweet for the family, we’ve got you covered. From cookies to cakes, ice creams to puddings, there’s plenty to satisfy a sweet tooth.   –   This small-format magazine is filled with decadent recipes you can draw on whenever you need to make a show-stopping treat or just something sweet for the family. Go for jam and cream cheese filled shortbread hearts, rosy macaroons, mini cheesecakes and fancy-looking but so easy-to-make pear and red wine tartlets. No-bake treats include Turkish delight ice cream and Cremora tart with a twist. Then there’s a section on the most delicious cakes and puddings. You’ll have guests begging for your recipes!