Recipes
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CHILLI CORN BREAD
This corn bread is naturally gluten free and tastes great served with soup or stew. SERVES 6 Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes • 200g/7oz polenta • 285ml/10fl oz buttermilk • 25g/1oz butter • 1 red chilli,…
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CHILLI BEAN BURRITOS
These Tex-Mex burritos are delicious, filled with beans, rice and plenty of hot chilli. SERVES 6 Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes FILLING • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 2 cloves…
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BBQ’D PIZZA WITH HOME-MADE TOMATO SAUCE
Create you own pizza straight on the BBQ, they are great for kids to help with choosing their own toppings too. MAKES4PIZZAS Preparation time: 1 hour | Cooking time: 20 minutes FOR THE DOUGH • 600g (21oz) strong white bread…
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BBQ’D SWEET CHERRY
Nothing beats a home-grown tomato, right? Celebrate your harvest with these lovely BBQ’d cherry tomato skewers served on sour dough bread. MAKES 10-12 SKEWERS Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 10 minutes • 400g/1lb of cherry tomatoes • 3…
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SUMMER ORZO SALAD WITH RED ONION
Mediterranean orzo pasta is great in salads, and this Greek-inspired salad is great served at your next BBQ. SERVES 6-8 Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 10 minutes • 450g/1lb orzo pasta • 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced…
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LENTIL BURGER WITH RED ONION
A delicious and light vegetarian burger,perfect for enjoying al fresco. It is really simple to make as you throw all the ingredients in a food processor. No chopping required! SERVES 8 | Preparation time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 30…
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Pea risotto with pancetta and Parmesan
Treat yourself. This recipe derives from a classic Venetian dish, risi e bisi (‘rice and peas’), which was traditionally made to celebrate the feast of San Marco on April 25. Pea season starts somewhat later here, and it makes a…
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GRILLED SALMON KEBABS WITH A CHILLI HERB DRESSING
These spicy and delicious salmon kebabs are the perfect fish dish for your summer BBQ party. SERVES 4 | Preparation time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 10 minutes • 680g/1½lb skinless salmon fillet (preferably wild), cut into 1-inch pieces •…
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BBQ’D WHOLE AUBERGINE WITH SEASONAL HERBS
This is the best way I’ve found to serve aubergine. By barbecuing it, then removing the outer skin, it becomes rich and creamy. Top tip: Pour plenty of good olive oil over and lots of herbs for a wonderfully summery…
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South African Energy Bowl
This bowl of good-for-you foods is perfect for an energy-boosting light lunch or sharing snack. Chunks of South African Packham or William pears and Pink Lady apples, cooked quinoa, avocado, chunks of Red Leicester cheese and a few whole almonds.…
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SWEET PICKLED CUCUMBER
Sweet pickling your harvested cucumbers is so easy it’s a joy! You can also use them the very same day, and they are perfect on barbecued burgers or hot dogs. SERVES 6 Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 5…
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CUCUMBER GAZPACHO
A cool soup on a hot summer afternoon is not only soothing but also rather healthy! Add as much Tabasco as you can handle… SERVES 2 | Preparation time: 15 minutes • 1 cucumber, halved lengthways, de-seeded and roughly chopped…
