Here is a beautiful salad, simple to make and great for the outdoors. I am making a ‘chicken-free’ Red Sweet BBQ tonight, which I am serving up with plain shortgrain crisped rice – simply fry in olive oil until some of the grains turn golden, then sprinkle with salt.  It’s an enticing combination, and I think I will have it with white grape juice, or a very chilled dry white wine.  The colours of the [...]

This ‘meat’ loaf is gorgeous, mainly because it’s a quick recipe to prepare, and also because it yields a delicious flavour & texture.  It can be made any day of the week, and served with your favourite potatoes, mashes – roasted or fried – with steamed vegetables of your choice, or even your favourite salad.  It’s an impressive piece of work that just won’t disappoint !  This also slices wonderfully the following day – cut [...]

You’re going to love this for two reasons.  Firstly, because it’s easy to make and impressive to present.  And secondly, because of its taste and texture – cheezy, delicious, and very much a comfort treat, with a crisp base that combine to create perfection.  You will be jolly, you will be chuffed, and all because of this cheesy stuff !  It cuts beautifully, and I suggest a crunchy green salad to keep it company. Revised [...]

Full of vibrant colour and life, and the most delicious vegan thousand dressing ever, combines to bring a delight full of benefits to your dinner table.  Also great for those on a soya-free diet. INGREDIENTS ½ red cabbage, cut into thin strips 1 medium sized onion, cut into thin strips 1 orange, peeled & chopped into medium pieces 1 Tbsp sunflower seeds 1 tsp flaxseeds ¼ zucchini, sliced into thin strips METHOD Place the above [...]