Robert's Recipes

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Salads

	Alexander's Caesar Salad Our grandson Alex hates vegetables and above all, he detests salads! This is the one salad that he is crazy about.
Caesar Salad Home made Caesar salad is still the king of salads, don't use those package mixes - the real thing is just as easy to make. Bacon bits can be substituted for the anchovies if desired.
	Carrot Salad with Apples and Pecans Carrot salad with apples and pecans is a delightful salad that will appeal to the whole family! Serve with cold Quiche for an ideal meal on a hot day.
	Curried Potato Salad Curried Potato Salad is wonderfully cooling, but with that tang of curry. Good with curries, and other meals or on its own as a light Summer lunch.
	Greek Salad Greek salad is my favourite type of salad at this time of year! The quantity and type of ingredients can be varied according to what is in season, or what you have to hand.
	Green Onion and Coriander Raita An excellent raita or yogurt salad. Raitas help take the bite out of hot spicy foods and are excellent in their own right as a summer treat.
	Mandarin Orange Salad with Almonds A blast from the past, but quite a popular salad with the refreshing taste of mandarin oranges.
	Potato Salad A good basic potato salad that suits all occasions and tastes great. Cook the potatoes a day ahead for best results.
	Tomato and Cucumber Raita Raitas are indispensable for serving with curries and spicy dishes. Why not use as a side-dish for a salad bar on hot Summer days!

Vegetables

	Cauliflower au Gratin Cauliflower au Gratin is a great vegetable side dish for roast beef or just about any meal.
	Cauliflower au Gratin with Red Peppers A variation on Cauliflower au Gratin that the whole family will love.
	French Peas A delightful vegetable accompaniment to most main course dishes, especially chicken or pork, French Peas or 'Petits Pois à l' Ancienne' are so easy to prepare.
	Pasta Primavera My version of a great pasta side dish that is also great the next day as a pasta salad! You can experiment with different vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, snow peas and zucchini.
	Ratatouille I have always loved Ratatouille since I first learnt to cook. As a teenager I went to France for a few summers to stay with a very kind French family and Ratatouille was one of my favourite meals.
	Roasted Sweet Corn with Red Peppers The corn is roasted in foil with sweet red peppers and red chili peppers to give an added kick. Bake in the oven, or on a barbecue without direct contact to the heat source.
	Spinach Dip with Pumpernickel Bread and Vegetables Great as a party dish, the bread 'bowl' can be eaten as well!

Potatoes

	Barbecued French Fries Easy to make on the barbecue along with your hamburgers - these are great!
	Curried Potatoes and Peas A wonderful Indian classic, Alu Mattar, or curried potatoes and peas is great on its own or served with our other curry suggestions for a sumptuous feast!
	Greek Lemon Potatoes Potatoes with a great lemon flavour along with oregano and garlic.
	Mashed Potatoes with Leeks and Sour Cream A refreshing change from the same old mash! Mashed potatoes with a great leek and sour cream flavor.
	Oven Baked French Fries It's easy to make oven baked French fries at home without any deep-frying or unwanted fat! These are so much better than the frozen variety.
	Roast Parmesan Potatoes An interesting twist on regular roasted potatoes, they make a great side dish with barbecued pork, sausage, hamburgers or chicken.
	Roast Potatoes Crispy roasted potatoes are a 'must-have' when you are doing a 'Full English'!
	Scalloped Potatoes Make this recipe completely in the microwave oven or the more conventional method on stovetop and in a regular oven. The fish casserole version is especially good!
	Spicy Potato Kebabs Delicious spicy potato kebabs are excellent with other barbecued food and are so simple to prepare! Give them a go at your next barbecue.
	Teriyaki Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro A great side dish that tastes even better if you make your own Teriyaki sauce using our recipe.
	Twice Baked Potatoes A delicious alternative to mashed or baked potatoes!

Rice

	Basic Steamed Rice Basic steamed rice is an essential with curries and many other dishes. The method is the same whether you are cooking long grain white or brown rice or Basmati rice.
	Chinese Fried Rice with Peas Great with any meal, and easy to make using previously steamed rice.
	Curried Apricot Rice This curried orange rice with raisins and apricots is an easy recipe that goes very well with chicken or pork dishes.
	Curried Orange Rice Marie discovered this recipe years ago, and family and friends often ask for it when they visit. Great as a side dish for any meal, curried orange rice is also very easy to make.

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