5 Easy Dishes to Feed a Crowd

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The classic Italian favourite, spaghetti and meatballs. Picture / Babiche Martens


Spaghetti and Parmesan MeatballsSpaghetti and meatballs is always a winner. Combine beef and pork mince with just a few other ingredients to make them delicious. The tomato sauce with fresh basil and balsamic vinegar helps balance the flavours.

Sunflower Seed PateThis sunflower seed pate can be made in five minutes. The texture is a little coarse and it goes well with crisp vegetables and crackers and a glass of wine or cold beer.

Tamarind and horseradish ribs. Picture / Babiche Martens
Tamarind and horseradish ribs. Picture / Babiche Martens

Tamarind and Horseradish RibsThese ribs need to be slowly cooked until succulent and tender, ready to be eaten with fingers after adding a spoonful of tasty salsa. Fresh corn is the taste of sunshine. Boil it for five minutes and slice off the kernels for the salsa.

Watercress and Lemon SoupThis soup has a distinctive fresh peppery flavour of watercress. With just a few ingredients including lemon, which adds a subtle zesty surprise  this soup is delicious chilled.

Fennel and gruyere arancini balls. Picture / Babiche Martens
Fennel and gruyere arancini balls. Picture / Babiche Martens

Fennel and Gruyere Arancini BallsFennel provides a subtle surprise flavour and crunch alongside the oozy gruyere cheese in these delicious deep-fried arancini balls. Serve with aioli for a creamy dip.

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