Ham and Beetroot Salad

I make this with ham for my hubby and smoked salmon for me!  He doesn't really like dressings, but this zingy horseradish one has definitely converted him. Ingredients - makes 2 100g frozen peas 175g beetroot cubed 2 spring onions thinly sliced 2 baby gem lettuce sliced 100g ham 2 tsp yogurt or creme fraiche … Continue reading Ham and Beetroot Salad

Carrot and Cumin Salad

Carrot and Cumin Salad

This is so simple, and a really tasty addition to any meal. I serve it as part of a tapas, or as a side with any kind of barbecue in the summer. It’s also great for picnics and if we have leftover kebabs or chicken I like it with the cold meat in my lunchbox. … Continue reading Carrot and Cumin Salad

Pimped up Tabbouleh

If you havn’t tried my easy Tabbouleh then why not!?!  This is a pimped up version, you can either make it this way from scratch, or use this as inspiration to jazz up any plain leftovers you have.  I tend to sever the plain version as a side, and this version if it’s a stand … Continue reading Pimped up Tabbouleh

Porcini and Chestnut Soup

If you are anything like me you buy chestnuts every year, and then come January realise you still have half a bag (or all of them sometimes) and have no idea what to do with them.  This recipe is perfect for using them up, I always have some dried porcini mushrooms lurking in my cupboard, … Continue reading Porcini and Chestnut Soup