BEETROOT, GREEN BEAN AND GOAT'S CHEESE SALAD

This is a delicious summer time recipe - I made it a few weeks ago, on a bright and *warm* sunny Sunday afternoon and it went down a treat!  I served it with roast chicken and jeweled couscous.  Will also be a great salad to have with a BBQ.  I love the colours and interesting combination of ingredients and textures.  I am a big fan of goats cheese and it's always in my fridge.

I added a t-spoon of honey to my dressing.

This should print easily onto a 5x7 card.

And enjoy!

PUY LENTIL SALAD WITH FETA, MINT AND SUNBLUSHED TOMATOES

I was first introduced to this recipe a couple of years ago by my good friend Celia. It's not only healthy and nourishing, but also a delicious and colourful meal with an interesting combination of flavors. Lentils are a good source of protein, it has a high iron content, and have been selected by Health magazine as one of the five healthiest food types.

I have just read an interesting variation on 'the merchant gourmet' website; they add crisp Serrano ham to the salad, and I think perhaps I'll try that next time round. It's great for all seasons and once you've tasted this, you'll definitely want to make it again and again. Enjoy!

SPICY APPLE AND PLUM CHUTNEY

I made this tasty chutney over the week-end. A neighbor gave me a whole bag of plums and after making some jam - I thought what better use to make of them, than to cook some chutney. I used the recipe as a guide - and didn't add the star anise or cinnamon, but imagine it could add a real interesting flavor. The recipe is via BBC Goodfood. Enjoy!