Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es

Venison in Red Wine, Slow Cooker, with shallots, mushrooms and tomatoes for a full-flavored, tender dish

Venison, Carrot, Red Wine Risotto - great risotto for leftover venison or lamb or even beef roast.

Tagine of Lamb, Sweet Potatoes, with Moroccan spices, chickpeas and oives

Spaghetti Squash Gratin is a quick and easy way to finish up the rest of a large spaghetti squash.

Chicken Thighs with a piquant Mustard Sauce from the Slow Cooker, done, as usual, with minimum prep work.

Roasted Cornish Hens with Lemon and Herbs, perfect for a single serving - with maybe a bit left for lunch

This really is the Very Best Mustard Sauce - at least in the opinion of me and my large extended family.

Chicken with Tomatoes and Capers, Slow Cooker, and easy main course in 5 hours - with 10 minutes of work.

Simple Quiche with both Smoked Salmon and Fresh Salmon, Leeks on a shredded potato crust

Another taste of Italy from the Babes: Bread Baking Babes Bake Polenta Bread

Did I mention that I like goat cheese with beets? I decided that we could go a week or two without puff pastry….

Spinach, Mushroom and Garlic Salad, easy salad with just a little 'bite'.

For any and all who have not been breathlessly following my every adventure (you know who you are) let me bring you up to date… Oh, never mind….

There’s a big holiday coming up in the US – the ultimate summer picnic / party day.

Simple Asparagus and Green Garlic Tarts, made with purchased puff pastry - easy, fun, delicious

An easy main course salad with a twist: Grilled Sausage, Potato and Green Bean Salad