Lekker & Goed Season 2 on kykNET
Join Carmen Niehaus for another inspiring season of Lekker & Goed, now airing every Thursday at 17:30 on kykNET.
In Season 2, Carmen welcomes guests each week to cook, chat and share memorable meals made with warmth, flavour and a touch of creativity. Known for her love of hearty food, Carmen also brings rooibos into the kitchen, adding uniquely South African inspiration to a range of dishes.
With practical tips and tricks, and comforting recipes, Lekker & Goed celebrates the joy of cooking and gathering around the table.
Tune in weekly and discover why cooking can be both lekker and goed.
Episode List
| AIR DATE | TITLE | GUEST |
| 9 April | Tennis & Tee | Hannes van Wyk |
| 16 Apri | Saamgooi-Kos | Lize du Preez & Ilze Bruwer |
| 23 April | Gesond op die Langpad | Ewan Strydom |
| 30 April | Sondag Kuier | Elmarie Berry |
| 7 May | Fees vir ān Kind | Rolanda & Charlotte MaraisĀ |
| 14 May | Rooi, Rooier, Gesond | Dr. Ledivia Strauss |
| 21 May | Tinfoil, Tupperware & Tee | Mari-Louis Guy |
| 28 May | Boerekos Opgezoosh | Mila Guy |
| 4 June | Terug of die Plaas | Janine Jantjies |
| 11 June | Koesterkos | Danie du Toit |
| 18 June | Lig die Potte se Deksels | Ricky Schroeder |
| 25 June | Koek en Tee | Yolani Abrahams |
| 2 July | Visbraai | Johan de Villiers & Lorainne Heyns |
Cook with Carmen
6 June at 10:00
De Tol Farm Deli
Join celebrated food personality Carmen Niehaus for an exclusive afternoon of food, wine and good company. Carmen brings warmth and expertise to a live cooking demonstration ā sharing creative ways to cook with rooibos, an ingredient close to her heart after growing up in the Cederberg.
Afterwards, enjoy a relaxed lunch with each course paired with a glass of Piekenierskloof wine, plus a take-home goodie bag.
A truly memorable afternoon for food lovers and home cooks alike.
Rooibos Recipes
See how versatile rooibos can be in the kitchen. From a vibrant rainbow salad with rooibos dressing to a fragrant rooibos chicken curry and rich red velvet mini bundt cakes, these recipes show how rooibos tea stock can transform both savoury and sweet dishes. Start building flavour in new ways, with rooibos at the base of every recipe.
Spicy
Chicken Casserole
Serves: 4-6
Cooking time: 1½ hours
A chicken curry layered with warm spices and enriched with rooibos tea stock. The rooibos adds subtle depth, creating a flavourful dish perfect for everyday cooking.
Rainbow salad
with Rice Crunch
Serves: 6
Preparation: 20 min
A colourful rainbow salad paired with a light rooibos dressing. Fresh, vibrant and full of flavour, it shows how rooibos can add a unique twist to everyday salads.
Rooibos Red Velvet
mini bundt cakes
Makes approximately 24
Bake time: 20 minutes
Soft, velvety red velvet mini bundt cakes infused with rooibos for added richness. A delightful twist on a classic bake, bringing warmth and a gentle rooibos flavour to every bite.
About Carmen Niehaus
Carmen Niehaus spent 32 years as the food editor of South Africaās leading magazines, Huisgenoot and YOU. She worked on the much-loved Wenresepte cookbook series and has authored several cookbooks of her own, including her latest title, Lekker & Goed. The book inspired the television series of the same name on kykNET, with a new season premiering on 9 April 2026. Having grown up on a rooibos farm in the Cederberg region, rooibos has been part of her life from an early age and continues to inspire how she cooks with this uniquely South African ingredient.
In the Kitchen with Carmen
Lekker & Goed by South African cookbook author Carmen Niehaus is a beautifully curated collection of over 100 recipes that are both wholesome and full of flavour. Blending nostalgic favourites with Mediterranean-inspired dishes, the cookbook focuses on fresh, unprocessed ingredients and lighter alternatives without compromising on taste. With meat, fish, vegetarian and gluten-free options, it offers practical inspiration for balanced, everyday cooking, perfectly aligned with cooking creatively using rooibos.