Category Archives: Salads

Roast Beetroot, Squash and Lentil Salad with Goat’s Cheese

Another superb salad from the Thrive on Five book by Nina and Jo Littler. I made a couple of small changes – as I had a sweet potato handy, I used it instead of squash and it worked well.  I … Continue reading

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Warm Indian ‘Chana Chaat’ with Pomegranate

This is one of those times where I tend not to keep exactly to the quantities stated in the recipe as I don’t want small bits of vegetable left over, nor half a can of chickpeas.  This recipe is so … Continue reading

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Beetroot Salad with Seeds

As soon as I saw this recipe, I knew I would love it as beetroot is one of my favourite vegetables.  The aroma of beetroot roasting in the oven is absolute heaven and this little salad looks so tasty and … Continue reading

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Warm Mushroom and Broccoli Salad

I love mushrooms and I also love broccoli and the two together make a delicious dish.  I haven’t stated quantities of broccoli or mushrooms as you can make as little or as much as you want.  A large head of … Continue reading

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Slow-Roasted Lamb with Hot Fennel Relish

At first reading, this dish seems like a lot of work, but it really isn’t.   Once the lamb is in the oven there is little to be done until it is cooked.  Just enjoy the superb aroma for a few … Continue reading

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Using up Left-over Sprout Salad

After making Sprout Salad with Citrus and Pomegranate I found that I had a small amount of the salad left over.  I hate wasting food and after the success of my recent Iranian Lentils, Peppers and Egg brunch I wondered … Continue reading

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Indian Spiced Chicken with Sweet Potato and Beans

This dish is absolutely delicious.  It is soft in places and crunchy in others;  it is sweet and also sharp; it’s tangy and flavoursome and the best thing of all, it is easy and fairly quick to make.  Looks good … Continue reading

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Sprout Salad with Citrus and Pomegranate

I love trying new recipes and the beauty of it is that you don’t have to cook them again if they are ghastly.  This recipe caught my eye and I admit I was a little unsure of how the raw … Continue reading

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