Recipes from A to Z

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. 
Apple tart
  • Time: 45 min.
  • Complexity: easy
  • Origin: Afrikaans

Apple tart

A delicious cake type apple tart drenched in a rich sweet syrup.  Quick and easy for a dessert or tea time treat
Brownies

Brownies

Quick and easy, yet rich and moist!  Don't pass this one by.
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.
'Koeksisters' - Twisted Syrup Doughnuts

'Koeksisters' - Twisted Syrup Doughnuts

A delicious sweet treat traditionally from the South Africa. It is pronounced 'cooksister', but actually means cake-sister. With this recipe, which is a variation on the original, you can enjoy this treat with less effort in your own home.  It uses a soft dough which is fried in hot oil and then dunked in warm syrup.
Fruit Cheese cake

Fruit Cheese cake

A beautiful creamy cheescake that needs no baking.  For that special celebration...  But be not concerned that you need to be very skilled, this recipe is very easy.  Just start it well in advance to allow everything to set well.
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.
Easy Chicken Dish

Easy Chicken Dish

A simple dish for a special occasion.  Or treat the family!
Spicy Fish Balls

Spicy Fish Balls

Great snack or for a finger meal.  It takes a little effort but worth your time.
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.