CHUNKY CHICKEN SALAD »
INGREDIENTS *150ml/5fl oz sour cream *150ml/5fl oz light mayonnaise *2 tbsp fresh lemon juice *1/4 tsp black pepper *250g/9oz cooked and cubed, skinless chicken breast *1/2 green bell pepper, chopped *1 small red onion, chopped *1 tbsp each finely chopped fresh dill and parsley *2 tbsp pitted, sliced black olives *1/2 tsp salt METHOD In [...]
Recipe: Pumpkin, raisin and cinnamon cookies »
Makes about 40-50 INGREDIENTS 225g (8oz) butter, softened 300g (10½oz) soft brown sugar 1 large egg 1tsp vanilla extract 250g (9oz) pumpkin purée (see Top Tip) 75g (2 1/2oz) rolled oats 1tsp baking powder 1tsp ground cinnamon Pinch of salt 150g (5 1/2oz) plump raisins 300g (10 1/2oz) plain flour METHOD Trick or treat: Pumpkin, [...]
Recipe: Chocolate, pumpkin and pecan brownies »
Makes about 20 squares INGREDIENTS FOR THE PUMPKIN MIXTURE 25g (1oz) butter 75g (2 1/2oz) cream cheese 100g (3 1/2oz) caster sugar 1 egg 100ml (3 1/2fl oz) pumpkin purée 1tsp vanilla extract 1/2tsp ground ginger 75g (2 1/2oz) plain flour FOR THE COCOLATE MIXTURE 200g (7oz) unsalted butter 200g (7oz) dark chocolate (70 per [...]
Halloween recipes: A smashing pumpkin feast »
Don’t bin the flesh when you hollow out your Halloween pumpkin – try making these scarily tasty dishes the kids’ll love… Although the Americans were first to carve Halloween lanterns out of pumpkins (they are a native fruit there, after all), the Jack-o’-lantern actually has its roots in Britain and Ireland, where for centuries our [...]
Quinoa Salad With Lime Ginger Dressing and Shrimp »
Ingredients: For the dressing: 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon seasoned rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger (more to taste) 1 small garlic clove, minced Salt to taste Pinch of cayenne 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil or walnut oil 1/4 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons buttermilk For the salad: 3 cups [...]
Salad With Tuna and Vegetables »
Ingredients: For the vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 small garlic clove, finely minced or pureed in a mortar and pestle Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (you may substitute yogurt for some [...]
Roasted Pepper and Tomato Salad »
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1 small garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 pounds red or red and yellow peppers, roasted 1 tablespoon slivered fresh basil 1 pound fresh ripe tomatoes, cut in wedges 1 head of leaf lettuce or romaine [...]
Baby Salad Greens With Sweet Potato Croutons and Stilton »
Ingredients: For the salad: 1 large sweet potato (10 to 12 ounces), peeled and cut in 1/2-inch dice 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 6-ounce bag baby salad greens 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, parsley, chervil, chives 2 ounces Stilton or blue cheese, crumbled or cut into small pieces (about 1/2 [...]
Wild Rice Salad With Celery and Walnuts »
Ingredients For the salad: 1 quart water, chicken stock or vegetable stock 1 cup wild rice, rinsed Salt to taste 1/3 cup lightly toasted broken walnut pieces 3 celery stalks, preferably from the heart, thinly sliced on the diagonal (about 1 1/4 cups) 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage (2 [...]
Middle Eastern Pita and Vegetable Salad (Fattoush) »
Ingredients 3 (6-inch) Arabic pita breads 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped or pureed (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 pound tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 European cucumber or 3 Persian [...]
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CHUNKY CHICKEN SALAD
Recipe: Pumpkin, raisin and cinnamon cookies
Recipe: Chocolate, pumpkin and pecan brownies
Halloween recipes: A smashing pumpkin feast
Quinoa Salad With Lime Ginger Dressing and Shrimp
Salad With Tuna and Vegetables
Roasted Pepper and Tomato Salad
Baby Salad Greens With Sweet Potato Croutons and Stilton
Wild Rice Salad With Celery and Walnuts
Middle Eastern Pita and Vegetable Salad (Fattoush)
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