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Let me make one thing clear before I start: the fact I’ve added a ‘recipes’ category doesn’t necessarily mean I’ll be producing many spectacular or particularly original recipe ideas. I just love simple stress-free cooking and meal preparation, and if I happen to come across a food idea which gives me pleasure in both the preparation and the eating, I’d like to share it with anyone who might be interested.

This one is not a recipe so much as a combination of different foods which just seemed perfect on a day like today. Spring is definitely here, I spent several hours today and yesterday cleaning the balcony and filling it with new plants, and I faniced a lunch which could be enjoyed outside in the sunshine with minimal preparation or cleaning up.

For 2 people

1/2 seasoned rotisserie chicken served warm and torn into large chunks

1 sandwich-sized French baguette cut into portions and spread with butter

1 pot of potato salad

1 bag of herb salad tossed in home-made French dressing

I simply laid out the above in individual bowls, and provided plates and cutlery for self-service.

It took about 5 minutes to prepare including making the salad dressing, and there’s now half a chicken in my fridge which will do nicely for dinner tomorrow night and possibly some sandwiches. Bargain!