Day 4 of 365 salads : winter Feeding a crowd, weekend barbecues, picnics in the park; this salad is a winner. Simply plate up and dress when ready to serve, or better still, put the dressing in a small jug and let guests help themselves. Caveat: the dressing is so yummy, make plenty! Lettuce has…
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GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH FRESH RICOTTA
Day 3 of 365 salads: winter Think zucchinis and we think of summer gardens trailing with zucchini plants and yellow zucchini flowers. however, although winter, we still have plentiful local zucchinis due to the late mild weather. This salad is so easy the kids can take over in the kitchen. Serve with slow roast lamb…
FRENCH GREEN BEAN, ROAST WALNUT AND GOAT CURD SALAD
Day 2 of 365 salads: winter Bright sunshine , a 3 degree winters morning and an early morning walk along the beach path juggling along with joggers, dogs, bike riders and walkers followed by coffee and we have the perfect start to Sunday. Too cold for salad…..never! Team this one up with lemon, thyme chicken…
ASPARAGUS, SNOW PEA AND ROASTED HAZEL SALAD WITH HAZELNUT OIL AND ORANGE DRESSING
Day 1 of 365 salads- winter. Rugged up in jackets, hats and gloves we have just arrived home before the rain, from a long winters day walk, feeling warm and cosy as we step inside discarding all our paraphernalia. We could smell the chicken stock still slowly simmering on the stove as it has been since…
AMAZING SALADS, ONE FOR EACH DAY OF THE YEAR
Be brave, be adventurous, whats in the fridge, the garden, herb pots and in the markets? There’s always more than lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber.Am I crazy, can I make a different salad every day for a year? Full time study, zenning out in yoga , barre classes, walking an over exuberant puppy and busy family……(aren’t…
SALAD NISCOISE WITH A TWIST
So often the old favourite recipes remain the most loved and cocoon us in comfort. My eldest grand daughter did a phone survey, with everyone who is coming over for Christmas lunch, of their favourite Christmas day foods. The plan was to then devise a menu that would delight the oldest to the youngest. As always, the old favourites were…
BEAN THERE DONE THAT SALAD: tuna and cannellini bean, crunch salad
A quick, delicious, bean and tuna salad that ramps up any work lunch box in a nano second. Gluten, sugar and dairy free, a real winner! Everyone loves this salad; its yummy, portable, versatile and can be used over 2 days with freshness intact. Transport yourself to Italy with a bowl of this salad. Using…
WATER: make the ordinary extraordinary
Water, my drink of preference . Why…… because 60% of our body is water. We all need it, a big part of us is made up of water and its always available. Sparkling or still, whether from the wildest snow capped mountains that feed pure melted snow into crystal clear streams or the gush from your kitchen tap,…
SUMMER BOWL, Breakfast done simply
Hot, summer days, clear blue skies, early mornings and the living is easy…….. breakfast or beach ?…….. I know what my answer is! Healthy, quick and gluten free…yes. yes. yes But….. with this great dish, you can do both. Those of you who are culinary challenged and for those of you who know their whisk from…
NASI GORENG WITH A TWIST
Gluten, dairy, sugar free and you guessed it…… super easy and delicious…my nasi goreng! Be creative, own your recipes and change ingredients to suit the seasons, what you have in the garden or fridge and your personal tastes. On one of our trips to Asia once, I remember the whole family eating Nasi Goreng for breakfast almost…