I was unsure of what to call this dish, Roast Pumpkin Salad seems like a bit of a stretch when the main ingredients consist of pumpkin, butter, nuts and cheese. So I have decided to call it exactly what it is: Roast Pumpkin with Sage Butter, Almonds & Parmesan. The flavours in this pumpkin side…
Category: Salads
Green Bean, Goat Cheese, and Walnut Salad
My lovely French friend taught me this Green Bean, Goats Cheese and Walnut Salad recipe years ago. She is a very talented cook and has an excellent knack for taking a few simple but good quality ingredients and turning them into something truly delicious. When she initially made this Green Bean Salad for me she…
Prawn and Green Mango Salad
Making this salad will transport you to a sunny beach somewhere in South East Asia! Picture this, boats swaying in the breeze, a hammock, a cocktail, gorgeous sunshine and its lunchtime. It’s too hot to eat any thing heavy so what do you feel like eating???? Why a Prawn and Green Mango salad of course!…
Fresh Green Apple Slaw
Coleslaw has its place but sometimes it can be too heavy and a little soggy, plus due to the amount of mayo used in some recipes it can also be packed full of calories! So if you are looking for an excellent no mayo coleslaw then try this refreshing, quick and low-calorie Fresh Green Apple…
Salad Nicoise Recipe – A French Classic with Fresh Mediterranean Flavours
Why I Love This Salad When I think of Salad Nicoise, I’m immediately transported to long summer days spent in the Mediterranean, enjoying the warm sunshine and the simplicity of French cuisine. It’s a salad that’s so versatile, yet completely satisfying – a true celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients. The first time I made Salad…
Caprese Salad
Caprese salad, a classic Italian dish, is a sensational mix of flavours and colours. With its vibrant red tomatoes, creamy buffalo mozzarella, fragrant basil leaves, and drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, it’s an easy yet elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. The beauty of this salad is its simplicity, with only a…
Crispy Skin Salmon with Crunchy Asian Salad
Salmon is a favourite in our house, its so versatile, can be cooked in many different ways and my son absolutely devours it. This recipe is one of his favourites, the skin on the salmon goes super crispy so that is crackles when you eat it and the salmon is cooked perfectly with a slight…
Steak and Mushroom Salad
Steak and mushroom is a classic flavour combination and for good reason its delicious! But if like me sometimes a whole steak is a bit too much to stomach you might enjoy this salad version instead. My family are not huge meat eaters, as in we eat meat regularly but not in large quantities. Usually…
Smoked Trout Salad
This is one of my favourite salads to make in summer, it manages to be fresh, crisp, light, crunchy and creamy all at once. It’s super easy yet you still feel like you are having an elegant meal whether its a light lunch or dinner or even a starter/ appetizer to begin a more substantial…