Summer Salad & Kebab Relish

Posted on April 17th, 2010, by

This lime and cumin drenched crisp salad is a perfect companion for kebabs, and so refreshing in the summer heat.
Ingredients:

1/2 cucumber, diced
3 tomatoes, seeded and diced
4 spring onions, sliced thinly
1 red apple, cored and diced
juice of 1 lime
1/2 tsp cumin seeds, toasted and ground
1 red chili, seeded and chopped fine
1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
2 [...]

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Maid of Honor Tarts

Posted on April 7th, 2010, by

We often had these at summer teas, or Garden parties, also known as fetes. The back garden would be filled with ladies and gents in their best “bib and tucker”. To this day, the sight of a pair of white gloves or a ladies’ summer hat all beribbonned and flowered, brings back the sights and [...]

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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Posted on February 18th, 2010, by

Ingredients:
6 large potatoes, peeled and cut
1 whole garlic bud, roasted
3 tbsp. butter
1/4 cup cream
Method:
Cut off the top of a whole garlic bud. Place cut side down on parchment lined baking sheet and roast in 350 degree oven until soft. Hold garlic over a bowl and squeeze gently from bottom to express the roasted cloves. Slightly [...]

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