Dinka's Cookbook

Excellent with Mexican food or an Indian curry. …

Best at room temperature. …

This salad may be eaten right away, but seems to taste better if it is chilled for at least an hour, then returned to room temperature before serving. …

Best served slightly warm or at room temperature, but is also excellent if refrigerated overnight. Stir in about 150 gr thinly sliced Black Forest ham …

May be made ahead – cool after pouring into the baking dish, then cook as above. This doesn’t freeze very successfully. …

This may be made well ahead, and reheated – in fact, any leftovers, heat up very well the next day. Probably not the healthiest of dishes, …

A very simple salad that depends on quality ingredients for its flavour. …

Garnish the salad with the toasted nuts, and serve at room temperature. …

There are potato bakes that are classic French dishes, for example Potatoes Boulangere and Potatoes Dauphinoise . …

For the health conscious. …

Serve at room temperature, or lightly chilled. …

This salad has an interesting history. It is Sicilian in origin, and was originally made to be eaten in the week between Christmas and new Year. …

This may also be frozen for up to 3 months. …

Best served at room temperature. …

Best at room temperature but also good chilled. Try to have the rice and mushrooms ready at the same time. …

Another classic French sauce – lighter than béarnaise sauce, and so much better with steamed/poached vegetables as a special treat. …

Create a dramatic effect by serving in halved pineapple shells. …

Asparagus and broccoli form the basis of this interesting salad. …

This is a light and very refreshing coleslaw – delicious during really hot weather. …

This salad makes an exceptional accompaniment to a curry dish like bobotie. …