This is a staple party salad in my family since 2013 when I've made it for the first time. I've prepared it once for a party – the salad was a hit, so I passed the recipe on. Now my mum and my mother in low makes this salad literally every party gathering. Guests are … Continue reading party time! – farfalle & pistachio pasta salad
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what to do with leek easy and quick?
Harvesting season starts for leeks somewhere around September. I feel like leeks are often a bit underestimate as a veg. Most of it is used as an addition to the soups and stews, not really often served fresh and raw. Maybe it's because its onion-like taste and a bit hard texture. But in my opinion … Continue reading what to do with leek easy and quick?
leek, egg, sweetcorn & smoked mackerel salad
This salad always reminds me of Spring and Easter time. I like crunchiness and freshness of leeks, mixed with sweetness of sweetcorn, they give each other nice balance. Quite sharp onion-like taste of leeks also goes great with a bit dull taste of hard boiled eggs. All this gives very nice balance of flavours and … Continue reading leek, egg, sweetcorn & smoked mackerel salad
tuna layered keto salad
Because we've enjoyed this salad so much, that I've made it couple of times in last two weeks, I've tried to make a different variation of it. I've kept the base: leeks, eggs, mayonnaise and cheese adding some tuna and olives stuffed with anchovies. And I like it a lot, olives gives a nice twist … Continue reading tuna layered keto salad
leek, egg, sour pickled cucumber and red Leicester layered salad (keto)
Today we have recipe for versatile keto friendly salad, made with only couple ingredients but giving quite impressive result. This salad is perfect for any kind of party, can be served in a big glass dish or small glasses, one for each guest. We have very basic ingredients here: leek, eggs, sour pickled cucumbers, Red … Continue reading leek, egg, sour pickled cucumber and red Leicester layered salad (keto)