very easy
Recipes for beginners and those that can be prepared quickly with minimum effort.
Green beans with chickpea mash
A fine vegetarian dish for those meat free days. Serve with couscous and Mediterranean vegetables to provide a higher quality protein.
Caipirinha
This combination originated in Brazil and it is considered a national treasure there. It became popular in many other countries. There are cocktail bars which only serve caipirihans, either the original recipe with lime or any of its many fruit variations.
Carrot truffles
Serve carrots as sweets as well as a vegetable to encourage reluctant children to try them.
Curried coleslaw with apples and raisins
Great side dish for a summer barbecue.
Sweet and sour Thai dipping sauce
Serve as dipping sauce, instead of peanut sauce, with satays, Thai fish cakes, and spring rolls.
Skillet granola
Delicious for breakfast, as snack or as base for dessert. Serve with sliced fruit or fruit salad, and milk or yogurt.
Mango lassi
A yogurt based drink from the Punjab region in India that has become very popular. A lassi is refreshing and compliments spicy food.
Non-alcoholic sangria punch
Serves a crowd. An ideal drink for an garden party or outdoor celebration.
Filet Américain sandwich
The sandwich spread is made with raw beef. It can be served on a plate as a salad or on crackers, as a snack, but it is delicious on bread. Try French baguette. Add lettuce, sliced onion and tomato, if you like.
Strawberry cheesecake parfait cups
The ingredients of strawberry cheesecake layered in a cup for a delicious dessert that does not need baking.