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Thai Peanut Dressing is great to have in your recipe repertoire. Whizzed up in a matter of minutes, in this post I pair it with a big, crunchy vegetable salad that can provide ALL of your five a day. But the creamy, salty, hot, sour …Read more
I don’t claim authenticity for my version of Caesar Salad. But if you love robust flavours, it tastes divine. My quick, delicious version of the dressing combines mayo with plain yogurt to lighten it. Flavoured with anchovy, garlic, and Parmesan, it’s a knockout over lettuce …Read more
Cobb Salad is one of those dishes we rarely see in Britain. But I think this hearty, main course salad, a classic in its US home, is one more of us really ought to try. With chicken, bacon, avocado, eggs, tomatoes and blue cheese, all …Read more
Vitamin Rich Salad with Tahini-Soy Dressing is just what’s needed at this time of year. With the onset of the season for coughs, colds and sniffles you’ll want to look after your immune system to help fight those bugs. And this colourful salad just happens …Read more
Cauliflower-Broccoli Tabbouleh is my take on a refreshing Lebanese salad traditionally made with bulgur wheat, lots of parsley, mint, lemon, olive oil and tomatoes. To increase the amount of vegetables in the dish, I substitute cauliflower and broccoli for the bulgur and include tasty roasted …Read more
This post is the second in a series where I want to show you how meals based around roasted vegetables, accompanied by a range of tasty mix and match dressings, are a great way to help you reach your recommended daily intake of fruit and …Read more
I’ve never been one for keeping up with trends so I was very slow on the uptake when everyone started going crazy for avocado toast. But, unlike most trends, I think there’s a very sound reason behind this one: the flavour & texture combination is …Read more