Crunchy Chinese Chicken Salad

Crunchy Chinese Chicken Salad

This was a real winner of a recipe. I made it for home and the office and it was really enjoyed by all. It is crunchy, has a nice hint of sesame and then there is the odd little surprise hit of fresh hot ginger that is incredible.  I know it's winter but Matt and I...

Summer time chicken salad

Summer time chicken salad

This is a great little salad that will have your family and friends going back again and again. It’s been so hot lately, I thought I’d do a salad with some fruit and to follow on, a few of those yummy truffles on some ice cream. (Valentines day is just around the corner as well) It’s really foolproof and fantastically fresh and delicious.

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Mediterranean vegetable salad

Mediterranean vegetable salad

This is fantastic vegetable dish that can be served hot as a vegetable on the side of a roast beef or cold as a salad or even as a snack at the braai with some ciabatta or other crusty bread. It has such a great flavour a vegetarian would be happy with a bowl of it on...

Chicken and baby potato salad

Chicken and baby potato salad

It is so hot right now that a great salad that has all the makings of a roast is just what I need. Try this Chicken and baby potato salad with peas and greens, it is really fantastic and depending on how you feel, you can have the chicken and potatoes warm or cold....

Cajun style lemon Chicken

Cajun style lemon Chicken

This is a great chicken dish that is great hot and cold the next day. The cajun spices with the lemon and crunchy quick stir fried veg are a treat. For a salad version of the recipe all you have to do is drape your cooled cajun chicken and peppers over your favourite...

Quiche with a potato crust

Quiche with a potato crust

I came across this interesting idea on for the love of cooking blog and just had to try it! Pastry for whatever reason is not a favorite of mine to make so when the idea to use potato slices as a base for a quiche came along, it was like a godsend. It turned out like...

Summer prawn salad

Summer prawn salad

There are few things as good as a bowl of prawns straight out of the pan or off the braai with a good squeeze of lemon and this very quick dish is perfect to top off a salad on hot summer days. Simply make a nice leafy salad and top off with the beautiful fresh...

Summer rice salad with warm chicken breast

Summer rice salad with warm chicken breast

As the weather warms up I thought it's time for something a little more adventurous and summery. This rice salad recipe has a fantastic flavour with all sorts going on in your mouth. You just have to try it, the pears and the blue cheese in the rice are such a great...

Seafood salad for the lazy cook

Seafood salad for the lazy cook

There is nothing quite like a great seafood salad on a hot day and nowadays, with marinara mix being available at almost any supermarket, you can whip one together in a matter of minutes. This one takes 20 min utes or so from start to finish, perfect weekend food and...

Caesar pasta salad

Caesar pasta salad

It has been so hot the last few days that I thought it time for something really delicious and perfect for the heat. Use this Ceasar Pasta salad as it is or add a little chicken and always use plenty of parmesan shavings. You can also add your other favorite salad...

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