The last few days have involved lots of beautiful relaxed eating…the kind of days I spend most of the working year dreaming about.

Christmas leftovers, barbecues and grilled fresh fish all call for good salads and accompaniments … here are some recipes of the types of side dishes we’ve been enjoying alongside our meals.
The fresh ingredients particularly local tomatoes and cucumbers here in the Cook Islands are delicious …so simple green salads and cucumber salads have also been a mainstay with heartier sides like the ones below providing some variety.



Mixed Salad with cucumber raita

Hope this provides some inspiration for the new year!