Veggie pot luck dinner

A close friend turned 22 recently, and we decided as a group to throw a pot luck dinner for her.

Being a mixture of veggies, vegans, gluten-frees, meat lovers and fussy eaters, we managed to rustle up a gorgeous array of dishes.

A chickpea vegan omlette/fritatta, made with gram flour, mixed roast veggies and rosemary.

Traditional German potato layered dish, with a creamy cheese sauce and paprika.

Tomato and runner bean stew, ingredients all from the garden.

Potato, lentil, aubergine dhal with fenugreek and mustard seeds.

Locally baked olive loaf.

A mixture of salads; couscous, falafel, jalapeño salsa and my own dish – salad of halloumi, nectarine, cashews, pink grapefruit and rocket with a balsamic honey glaze.

All washed down with red wine

And last but not least, my best friend and I baked a lovely vegan citrus birthday cake.

Courgette and lime, topped with roses from the garden.

A beautiful night, good food and good conversations.