84. Pan-fried balsamic pear salad with pancetta and gorgonzola

Home Cooking Made Easy p123

“When it is cold outside, having a substantial salad with a warm dressing really is just the ticket.” It’s not though, is it? A hearty bean cassoulet would hit the spot, or a succulent roast chicken with all the trimmings. But a pear salad? No. This is a great summer dish, and good for a special lunch once in a while.

80. and 81. Roasted beetroot salad and Goat’s cheese tart

Home Cooking Made Easy p165 and 161

Well my dear reader chums (sorry, reading too much Miranda Hart recently), I apologise for the long gap in writing and bring you two lunch time dishes.