Warm Pasta Salad with Sundried Tomatoes, Chestnut Mushrooms & Brie Cheese INGREDIENTS 500g pene pasta salty water to cook pasta such as penne or cavatappi 200g chestnut mushrooms (quartered) 400g flat green beans (chopped) 5 spring onions (chopped) ½ small bunch of thyme (hard stems discarded) 200g brie cheese (sliced) 300g jar of sundried tomatoes (drained, chopped) sea salt to taste rainbow peppercorns METHOD In a large […]
Balsamic Feta Salad with Onions INGREDIENTS ½ lettuce (teared) or some salad leaves ½ English cucumber (cut in 4 lenghtwise, then sliced) ½ sweet pointed pepper or bell pepper (diced) ½-¼ red onion (finely chopped) ½ bar of feta or salad cheese – 100g (cubed) 2 tbs olive oil 1 tbs balsamic vinegar freshly cracked black pepper – to taste […]
Lettuce in Creamy Dill & Garlic Sauce INGREDIENTS 2 round lettuces (washed, drained and torn) 300ml soured cream 1 tsp minced garlic 2 tbs chopped dill (fresh or frozen) freshly ground black peppercorns (to taste) fine sea salt (to taste) METHOD On the bottom of salad bowl combine soured cream with seasonings. Add lettuce and mix well. Serve immediately. Make 4 large […]
Potato, Broccoli and Leek Salad with Creamy Sauce & Parmesan INGREDIENTS 750g baby young potatoes (halved or quartered, depending on size) 500g broccoli (florets separated) ½ large or 1 medium leek (halved or quartered lengthwise and then sliced) ½ cup soured cream 2-3 tbs mayonnaise – optional ½ cup sliced or chopped black olives – optional ½ large or 1 small red bell pepper or […]
Tortellini with Roasted Peppers, Onions & Garlic INGREDIENTS 600g your favourite tortellini (I went for sundried tomato filling) 2 onions (peeled, cut into wedges) 1 garlic head (cloves separated, peeled) 2-3 red bell peppers (roasted, cubed) 3 tbs olive oil + some more to taste sea salt black or rainbow peppercorns two handfuls cherry tomatoes (halved) mixed salad leaves – optionally EQUIPMENT […]
Salad with Black Eye Beans, Roasted Peppers, Potatoes, Avocados, Feta and Coriander INGREDIENTS 750g salad potatoes 250g dried black eyed beans enough water to cover the beans 1 tbs garlic powder sea salt (I used Maldon sea salt flakes) 2 medium avocados – about 350g (ripe, peeled and cubed, I used haas / hass avocados) 2-3 red bell peppers (roasted, cubed) 25g butter or some olive oil […]
Warm Brussels Sprout, Carrot, Pasta and Smoked Mackerel Salad Quick pasta salad with Brussel sprouts and mackerel.
Tomato Couscous & Mackerel Salad with Dwarf Beans and Pointed Peppers Quick couscous and smoked mackerel salad recipe.
Warm Couscous, Roasted Potato and Smoked Mackerel Salad Not so quick but easy and delicious warm couscous salad with smoked mackerel.
Grilled Tomatoes & Peppers with Halloumi Cheese Salad Simple, healthy, delicious halloumi cheese grilled salad.
Potato Salad Boats INGREDIENTS 2 kg medium potatoes mayonnaise 400g tin of sweet corn 2 red or orange bell peppers (cubed) ½ leek (cut in half lengthwise, washed and sliced) black or rainbow peppercorns METHOD Bake potatoes in the oven preheated to 170°C (338°F) until soft. Let them cool down before cutting each lenghtwise. Carefully scoop out inside […]
Jola’s Pasta Salad with Pesto, Sundried Tomatoes, Garlic and Cracked Pepper [recipe by my sister Jola]
Healthier Coleslaw with Apples and Soured Cream Lightened up version of classic salad, perfect accompaniment for BBQs, burgers or fried chicken.
