Potato salad - I cut up my taties into cubes (or if using baby ones, cut in half) and boil them up. Once ready, drain and wait for them to cool slightly. Sprinkle with vinegar (it helps keep their shape and gives a nice taste..) and pop in fridge overnight.

Whisk together a bit of seeded mustard and olive oil (just a dash). Pour over potatoes. Add in chopped spring onion (here you can add in some finlely sliced gherkins). Add Mayo and sliced boiled egg. Give a good mix. Salt and pepper to taste.

For garnish, reserve an egg (or two depending on salad size), spring onion and continential parsley. You could make a circle with the eggs, then inner circle with spring onion, and a bouquet of parsely in the centre.

Another good salad is pasta with roast veg salad. I use the bow shaped pasta. Add in about 5-6 grilled eggplant and/or zucchini and sundried tomatoes. Drizzle with bought dressing(I use red wine mustard dressing - i think its by Paul Newman) and then add in a heap of baby spinach leaves. I also sprinkle some parmesan through.


As for the cake, packet mix is good, or throw together a trifle if you dont need to have a traditional cake. Or ask someone to bring one...


Hope you have a great PARTY!