SALADS AND VEGGIES
Super Antioxidant Red Cabbage Salad
I just love this salad! I have to employ some restraint to stop myself from devouring it all in one go! I have given the basic ingredients in the recipe below. However, if you can get your hands on some pomegranate vinegar, know that it adds a sparkle to the salad....
Potato and Harissa Salad
I am back in a kitchen and yes, it has been a while! I have a good excuse, there has been much change in my life … hence the long absence from the Joy of Yum Blog. The big news is that I have moved from the beautiful mountains of Colorado to the equally gorgeous north...
Israeli Couscous with Figs, Olives & Tomatoes
Israeli couscous, is also known as pearl couscous and is similar to regular couscous in that it is a small, whole grain-like food made from semolina or wheat flour. The Israeli couscous “pearls” are larger than regular couscous, a little chewy and have a slightly...
Massaged Kale Salad
Our hands are the best tools in the kitchen and yet we are often one step removed from the feel and texture of the food. So here is a splendid way to dive into the sensory feedback of cooking – massaging kale. Massaging the kale makes it soft and tender to eat. This...
Braised Fennel
As Autumn is in full flow and winter is fast approaching I am inspired to make warm dishes bursting with flavour. For this tasty autumn recipe fennel bulbs are braised in white wine, orange juice and vegetable stock. Sprigs of thyme, bay leaves, orange zest and garlic...
Jewel Cabbage & Mixed Grain Salad
his vibrantly coloured salad tastes as good as it looks. It is simple to make and there is no need to be too precise with the quantities of the ingredients. Tossing everything together in a large bowl brings a playful element to creating the jewel salad, so have fun...
Messy Baked Butternut Squash
I have called this Messy Baked Butternut Squash because all the ingredients are thrown together and it is best if they are mixed by hand before placing in the oven to infuse each other with the delightful mix of fragrance and flavour. The brightly coloured butternut...