BEAUTIFUL BEETROOT

BEAUTIFUL BEETROOT

Thanks to my darling friend Val for another delicious dinner last night! Check out this stunning starter of beautiful beetroot and fresh salad greens on a garlic infused ciabatta drizzled with a totally tasty dressing. Val...you rock in the kitchen!

FANTASTIC FRESH FIGS

Figs are such a delight, on their own, in a tart, on top of ice cream, or in a salad. I teamed these delicious fresh figs with crunchy cos lettuce, pears, goats cheese and activated pecans, I made a slightly sweet dressing with lemon juice, a dash of maple syrup and flax seed oil. On the subject of activated pecans.... check out the amazing products by http://www.uniqueorganique.com.au/ their products are changing my life, one bite at a time!

TURKISH BREAD SALAD

TURKISH BREAD SALAD

Ingredients

Mixed Salad leaves

Black Olives

Turkish bread

Red Peppers

Red Onions

Tomatoes

Ingredients

Red wine vinegar

Olive Oil

Dijon Mustard

Directions

Soak sliced red onions in a mixture of water and red wine vinegar for at least an hour to reduce the harsh flavor. Tear the bread in to bite size chunks and bake in a hot oven for about 15 minutes - just to dry it out. Layer all salad ingredients in a bowl, top with the bread and dress well (trick with the dressing is to mix the vinegar and mustard first, then add the olive oil).

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

6km walk + failed kite surfing lesson. Boo hoo. Wish I didn't give up so easily! Food was good though, lunch was a PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD:  Rocket, Spinach, Blue Cheese, Walnuts, and Pears with a wholegrain mustard dressing.

Dinner was CRAZY PIZZA MIX - I know, I know, lots of carbs...but it was a specific Saturday request from my darling, so what could I do? Using a base of beer and self raising flower, roll out, place on your baking tray, score in to small pieces and top with whatever you can find! Refer to the picture for ideas.