Summer is quickly coming to an end here in sunny Spain and we are trying to squeeze as many cool dishes and salads into our evening meals as possible. I made this pork belly and grilled peach salad after having some crispy beer braised pork left over and thought it would pair really well with…
Salads
Easy Tropical Shrimp Salad
It’s still salads at home and I wouldn’t have it any other way with this heat we are currently experiencing. The more I can stay away from a hot stove and oven the better. This easy tropical shrimp salad comes together really quickly and is simply delicious as a salad or dip for corn chips!…
Creamy Seafood Salad
It’s salad week at our house and I decided to put a twist on the classic potato salad by adding some not so traditional ingredients. How did it turn out? Scrumptious! I started off with a simple potato salad base, boiled potato cubed, boiled eggs, mayonnaise and seasoning. I then added additional ingredients including grated…
Spanish Marinated Artichokes
I absolutely love artichokes! In salads, as a pizza topping or just plain with some aioli or homemade mayonnaise. We have been having a salad week at home as it has been excruciatingly hot and I decided I would try my hand at marinating some bottled artichokes to give them a bit of a kick….
Bean and Corn Salad with Sriracha Mayo Dressing
Here is another simple salad for your next bbq with hardly any cooking required. I love bean salads, especially the old style South African bean salads that are tangy and sweet. This bean and corn salad with sriracha mayo dressing is both of those but with a slight heat and some variation with the addition…
Watermelon, Blueberry Caprese Salad
The best thing about summer is lounging outside, relaxing with friends and family and salads! There is nothing worse than slaving over a hot stove in summer so salads and grilling are the way to go. This watermelon, blueberry caprese salad is stunning and pairs really well with all kinds of grilled protein. I have…
Spicy Chakalaka
If you are looking for a versatile dish nothing really beats this spicy chakalaka recipe. It can be used as a side, a salad or even a main paired with some meat and pap (South African maize porridge). This South African spicy vegetable relish has a really vibrant flavour with the crunchy vegetables and the…
Easy homemade salsa and guacamole
Summer is finally on its way and that means fresh produce and loads of it. For me homemade salsa is a quintessential summer snacking food and it’s so easy to make on a hot lazy summer day. I prefer a chunkier salsa so I hand cut everything but if you are looking for something a…
Vegetable and Orzo Bowl with Lemon Dressing
I’ve been inspired lately by Instagram pics and blog posts of these fantastic looking bowls of goodness that contain anything from raw kale to sushi rice to medium rare beef and they always look so delicious so I decided to try my hand on one but concentrate on creating this vegetable and orzo bowl with…
Jamón Serrano, Melon and Arugula Salad
My Wife asked me to make a ham and melon salad the other day and the first thing I thought was that horribly clichéd “melon wrapped in ham” starter you get in oh so many Italian restaurants. This on the other hand was amazing and even though I only made one plate for Ashlynn, I…