Sides & salads

Once you have tasted this Roast carrot, feta and walnut salad you’ll want to make it over and over again. Substantial enough to be a great lunch, it also works well with almost any meal. Adding some of the dressing to the cooked rice while still hot allows it fully absorb the flavour. [Read more…] about Roast carrot, feta and walnut salad

Continuing our theme of fab summer salads, here is a great recipe for a Mexican corn salad. It is on high rotation at Jen’s house over the barbecue season – enjoy. [Read more…] about Mexican corn salad

This iceberg and melon salad is the perfect summer salad. Super fresh, it is great as an accompaniment to any Asian-inspired meal.  [Read more…] about Iceberg and melon salad

Got some leftover lebanese bread you need to use up? This fattoush salad is the perfect use for it. Made with a few fresh ingredients and chick peas, it works well with any middle eastern dishes or a barbecue. Add some crushed garlic to the olive oil before you cook the bread to add some more flavour.  [Read more…] about Fattoush salad

With new season fresh produce now available, try this lovely fresh asparagus, nectarine and salted ricotta salad. Great with any barbecued meats and quick to prepare, it is a guaranteed hit. Salted ricotta is available in the deli section of your supermarket. [Read more…] about Asparagus and salted ricotta salad

When lemon season is upon us, it it time to make preserved lemon. This versatile accompaniment is great with tagines, in the cavity of a roasting chicken, or in a grain salad. It is strong in flavour, so only use a small amount. A great gift for friends at Christmas too, but only make small jars as you only use it in small amounts. There’s no time like the present, so get preserving. [Read more…] about Preserved lemon