A perfect winter warmer – Cassoulet!

Try Dad’s loaded low-fat salsa quesadillas with The Laughing Cow Lightest x8 cheese.

Smaller version of chilli rellenos – fried small peppers stuffed with cheese.

Caponata is a Sicilian specialty. I’ve adapted the recipe to include basil flowers scented with cinnamon.

The exact constituent parts of an authentic Niçoise salad is a matter of contentious debate. There must be as many points of view as there are cooks. So I am throwing my hat into the ring and offer up Niçoise with asparagus!!

The Italian tricolor? A caprese salad? But it’s not mozzarella – it’s tofu. Tofu and avocado are a match made in heaven – so can the partnership be more inclusive ? Absolutely.

There are more authentic versions of the classic Mexican Heuvos Rancheros elsewhere on this site, but this is for knocking up in flash on a weekend morning.

This is inspired by a recipe in the book, ‘Salad’ by Amy Nathan (1985).

“A great recipe for those who are strapped for time! Don’t forget the yogurt!”

“Super simple, and very easy 30 Minute American Style Chopped Salad for two with under 10 ingredients.”

One of a series of easy and flavoursome half hour family recipes using 10 ingredients.

‘With all the Mediterranean weather we are experiencing recently – what better time to serve up a fresh al fresco seafood pasta.’

‘Here’s a healthy, easy Baked Cod recipe from Dad. Delicious fish on the bone that holds in all the juices, garnished with black olives and basil.’

‘Summers here a what better time for the French classic Salad Niçoise!’