Light meals

Calfornia Roll Sushi
  • Time: 60 min
  • Complexity: easy
  • Origin: Asian

Calfornia Roll Sushi

Everyone loves this kind of sushi roll.  The avocado is what makes this recipe special. You will love its smooth, buttery taste. Make sure you choose one that is perfectly ripe. The skin should be slightly soft when you poke. Avocados spoil fast so make sure to use them right away.
Curried Eggs
  • Time: 35 min
  • Complexity: medium
  • Origin: Indian

Curried Eggs

This is a Van der Merwe family favourite. This is a mild curry.  Chilli can added to make stronger curry. This amount of suce should be enough for a about 12 -14 eggs.
Minestrone
  • Time: 45 min. cooking time
  • Complexity: very easy
  • Origin: Italy

Minestrone

An easy, yet delicious, soup which can be made in a short time with simple, inexpensive ingredients. 
Ratatouille
  • Time: 45 min.
  • Complexity: easy
  • Origin: France

Ratatouille

A southern Aftrican twist to a simple yet versatile vegetable dish originally from the country of France.
Mixed Garden Salad
  • Time: 20 min.
  • Complexity: very easy
  • Origin: Afrikaans

Mixed Garden Salad

A delightful salad that serves well as side dish with pasta dishes, or could be served as a starter.  ingredients could be altered according to the season.
Oriental Curried Chicken with Peanuts
  • Time: 1 hour
  • Complexity: easy
  • Origin: Asian

Oriental Curried Chicken with Peanuts

A delicious chicken dish full of flavour to serve with salad or as starter.
Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings

Sweet and spicy chicken wings make a great starter or snack.  Good choice for a finger buffet. Very easy to prepare and not at all labour intensive for a buffet.
Salmon Fish Cakes
  • Time: 40 minutes
  • Complexity: easy
  • Origin: Afrikaans

Salmon Fish Cakes

Use tuna instead of salmon, but if you do, swop the dill for parsley. These fish cakes are delicious hot or cold.  Prepare ahead of time.
Grilled fish with avocado salsa

Grilled fish with avocado salsa

Any type of fish, filleted or whole, may be used in this recipe. This salsa also goes well with grilled or braaied chicken.
Almost fat-free chips
  • Time: 30-40 minute baking time
  • Complexity: very easy

Almost fat-free chips

Serve with your favorite meal for a healthy alternative.
Tomato Chutney
  • Time: 1 hour 15 min
  • Complexity: easy
  • Origin: Afrikaans

Tomato Chutney

Serve with braaied meat and pap, or on cheese sandwiches. Compliment many other meals.  Stores for six months, in a cool, dark place. Refrigerate after opening.
Beef and broccoli stir-fry
  • Time: 10 min cooking time
  • Complexity: very easy
  • Origin: Asian

Beef and broccoli stir-fry

Don’t be put off by the list of ingredients – with good preparation this meal will be ready in minutes.
Avocado salsa

Avocado salsa

This salsa  goes well with many dishes, grilled or braaied chicken, wraps, fish, and curries. A must for mexican dishes.
 Best-ever steak sandwich
  • Time: 45 min.
  • Complexity: easy
  • Origin: Afrikaans

Best-ever steak sandwich

This is an economical way to serve steak for the whole family.
South African Chutney
  • Time: 2 to 2 1/2 hours cooking
  • Complexity: easy
  • Origin: Afrikaans

South African Chutney

If you enjoy the Original Mrs Ball's Chutney from South Africa you are sure to like this recipe.  To be enjoyed with most meat dishes! Especially good with curry.  Give your toasted cheese sandwhich a new flavour.