A Bit on the Side – Salads & Accompaniments

Never mind the tongue in cheek and rather risqué title to this chapter, the fact is that a bit on the side as in sides and accompaniments can make or break a meal. Just think how dull a Sunday Roast would be without crisp, roast potatoes and fresh seasonal veggies which have been anointed in butter. Or how mundane a slice of quiche or savoury flan would be without a side of seductive potato salad or a riot of colourful salad leaves wearing a creamy, mustard and garlic dressing. Many a meal has been saved by what is served “on the side” especially if it’s been made with the main course very much in mind. Like a good marriage, it must be compatible.