See Elegant Cook for M-J's Original Brioche Recipe

Cucumber, Celery, Lemon juice, Parsley, Green Pepper and Yoghurt Blended into a Healthful Breakfast Drink ©M-J de Mesterton

Carrot, Celery, Yellow Capsicum, Lemon Juice and Yoghurt Combine to Fashion this Elegant Health-Drink

Yoghurt, Lemon Juice, a Small Banana Section and Some Strawberries Blended together Make a Health-Promoting Breakfast-Drink ©M-J de Mesterton

Elegant Scandinavian-Style Cinnamon Toast is Baked after Soaking and Seasoning with Milk or Cream, Sugar and Cinnamon ©M-J de Mesterton

Baked Alaska, a Classic Dessert Elegant and easy to make, this Baked Alaska consists of a pound cake hollowed out and filled with vanilla ice cream, then sealed with the pound-cake top, covered in sweet meringue, and baked at a medium gas-mark until lightly-browned. ©M-J de Mesterton

An elegant salad need not contain lettuce or other greens. This elegant vegetable salad, composed of cucumbers, radishes and sweet orange capsicums, is dressed with a classic vinaigrette made with oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard and a bit of honey. ©M-J de Mesterton 2011