Happy Tuesday, and you are invited to lunch !

Hello and Happy Tuesday

I thought I would invite you to lunch (virtually speaking of course)

I hope you may enjoy one of these ...

Coconut Camembert

enjoyable as a light lunch, or starter.

Ingredients

Serves 2

½ Camembert cheese,

1 egg, beaten,

2 tbsp. fine desiccated coconut,

olive oil for frying,

30g baby spinach,

5 cherry tomatoes,

10 slices cucumber,

40g berries of your choice,

balsamic vinegar, to serve

Method

1. Cut the cheese into 4 wedges; dip each wedge in beaten egg and then coconut to coat.

2. Heat the oil in a small pan and cook wedges for 30-60 seconds each side until golden brown.

3. Make a salad by tossing together the spinach, tomatoes, cucumber and berries

and serve cheese wedges on top, drizzled with vinegar.

from an original idea here

 ~ you may prefer ~

Summer Pistou from Provençe

Ingredients

Serves Four

1 tbsp. oil

2 leeks, finely sliced

1 large courgette (zucchini), finely diced

1 ltr. vegetable stock (made from scratch or with reduced-salt bouillon)

400g can cannellini or haricot beans, drained

200g green beans, chopped

3 tomatoes, chopped

40g freshly grated

basil (small pack or handful)

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

for a bit more 'zing' - add a little lime juice or chilli - optional

Recipe instructions are here

~ and some summer flowers ~

they always brighten the day

You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health it is always advisable to consult your Doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan