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 a medium mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt [...]

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, raisin and cinnamon [...]

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 cent cocoa solids), [...]

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 forefathers [...]

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 cooked quinoa (3/4 cup uncooked)
4 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced [...]

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 of the olive oil to make a [...]

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
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (optional)
1. To make the dressing, [...]

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 cup)
For the dressing:
1 tablespoon fresh lime [...]

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 good-size leaves) (optional)
For the dressing:
2 tablespoons freshly [...]

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 cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise, then into half-moon slices
6 [...]