Thursday 11 July 2024

SUMMER MEZE

Hi and welcome. Forget the barbecus instead invite your friends to a Summer Meze. A selection of dips, crudite to be served with drinks. INGREDIENTS Dips Humus, Tahini, Guacamole, Tsatziki, Salsa. All available from supermarkets. Arrange in bowls. BREAD Pitta Bread, cut in four pieces and fingers. Olives - dishes of black olives and green olives. Crudite Veg such as carrots, cut into strips Cauliflower florets, celery, cucumbers cut into strips. HALUMI CHEESE grilled or fried. SALADS Sliced tomatoes with olive oil and fresh basil. Green salad, assorted lettuce leaves. BEAN SALAD Tin Red Kidney Beans (400g, drained 240g) Tin Sweetcorn (200g) drain 1 small red onion chopped Parsley or Coriander. Put all ingredients in a bowl and mix. These recipes will make a great meze to serve to your friends. No cooking! ENJOY

Monday 1 July 2024

PASTA WITH COURGETTES

Hi, and welcome to our Veggie Kitchen. This recipe can be made with penne or fusilli. You decide. INGREDIENTS 500g fusilli or penne 2kg small courgettes 150ml olive oil or sunflower oil. METHID Cook pasta, and while it is cooking, slice courgettes into thin rounds and fry in hot oil until tender. Drain pasta, return to pan and stir in the courgettes and oil. Stir well, add black pepper. SERVES 4 to 6