Many years ago, pre children Ben and myself were fortunate to travel round Europe. I remember arriving in Spain and there being copious amounts of cured meat hanging from shops and restaurants and tapas in abundance. As we sat to have an afternoon drink and admire the culture were were given a piece of rockmelon […]
When you dream of summer days while the wind whistling outside, serve up this delicious wintery salad and count down the time until there’s sunshine again. When it does hit summer, use juicy, ripe tomatoes and bake them until meltingly soft. And don’t forget – bottle your bounty in the warmer months so you can […]
This is such a delicious dish, and a perfect way of using the lovely potatoes, carrots and cucumber we’ve been getting lately. Ubiquitous across Japan, this potato salad is available in hotels, restaurants, fast-food places, supermarkets and convenience stores across the land. It’s sweet but piquant, and super fun to eat with chopsticks. And yes […]
I’ve always loved a good potato salad. Growing up it was a dish I was introduced to from a friend in my early high school years. It was such a simple dish to make full of tender potatoes, fresh boiled eggs and lots of creamy mayonnaise. It was a side dish enjoyed by us all […]
Such a staple when the weather gets cooler – pumpkin and a sharp cheese, the ever-loving spinach that can be used for anything, a crunch from the pumpkin seeds, and a handful of fresh herbs. Nothing better! Print Recipe Roast Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Salad Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate this recipe! Add to […]
As we head into the cooler months, this Roasted Vegetable Salad is an easy and tasty dish to throw together. What’s more, it is beautifully vibrant: lovely to take to a family get together. Alternatively, it could be a substitute side to pair with your favourite cut of meat for a weeknight meal. This is […]
Want to make a salad that’s a bit different for your next get together? This easy Pumpkin and Pine Nut Salad is a winner. The soft, flavoursome pumpkin, joined with the crunchy pine nuts and leafy spinach is a delicious combination. It’s perfect if you have leftover roast pumpkin on hand. But, if not, pop […]
Sometimes it seems a bit like sacrilege to mess with a classic dish like potato salad. Everyone has their favourite varieties – some like theirs minty, others like good chunks of egg in there. Most agree it’s got to be creamy and cooling, with enough crunchy things in there to keep life interesting. But let’s […]
Ben and myself are very lucky if we get to eat mango in our home. When mango season is here the kids run straight to the van as I drive into the driveway every Thursday afternoon shouting “are there any mangoes this week Mum?” I’ve since worked out the best away around this to make […]
