red wine vinegar

Chicken Salad Indienne (photo by Yali Shi, http://photogenic.asia)

Chicken Salad Indienne

This may all be prepared a day ahead to this stage. Just stir everything and taste again for seasoning before serving. …


Italian Bean and Mushroom Salad (photo by naturalkinds, Flickr)

Italian Bean and Mushroom Salad

Serve cold or at room temperature. …


Chicken Paprikash (photo by Patrycja Cieszkowska, stock.xchng)

Chicken Paprikash

Good winter dish with savoury rice pudding (or even plain boiled rice) and a vegetable. …


Yankee Potato Salad (photo by Hans Thoursie, stock.xchng)

Yankee Potato Salad

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. …


Honey, Thyme and Mustard Salad Dressing (photo by Zsuzsanna Kilian, stock.xchng)

Honey, Thyme and Mustard Salad Dressing

Something a little different for that salad. …


Barbecue Sauce (photo by Nathalie Dulex, stock.xchng)

Barbecue Sauce

This is an excellent sauce to serve with braaied meat, and when not too thick may be used as a basting sauce. If it is thickened slightly, it makes an excellent sauce with hamburgers. This version is not particularly hot. If you like it hotter, increase the quantity of chilli powder. …


Sweet and Spicy Sweet Corn (photo by Maja, stock.xchng)

Sweet and Spicy Sweet Corn

Serve either at room temperature, or well chilled. …


Leek and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad (photo by Marlon Paul Bruin, stock.xchng)

Leek and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad

Serve at room temperature. …


Grilled Aubergine Salad with Yoghurt Dressing (photo by Nathalie Dulex, stock.xchng)

Grilled Aubergine Salad with Yoghurt Dressing

This salad must be served at room temperature, and is really at its best if served within a couple of hours of being made. …


Spring Salad with Tomato Basil Salsa (photo by Rob Owen-Wahl, stock.xchng)

Spring Salad with Tomato Basil Salsa

For a more casual look, you could just pour the dressing over the salad, toss it all together carefully, and serve. …



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About Dinka’s Cookbook

Dinka's Cookbook is a collection of recipes that have been tried and tested over many years and that have stood the test of time. Because Dinka ran her own catering business for many years, some of these recipes have really been tested, in the most difficult circumstances, by the most discerning customers.

Dinka's Cookbook has been made available on the internet because it is the simplest method of sharing the recipes with all those people who have tasted the food and asked how it was made.

If you do use a recipe, please come back and give a little feedback. What worked? What didn't? And how much you enjoyed the food you prepared!

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