Bean Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Serves 8 Ingredients: 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 2 celery sticks, thinly sliced 4 green onions, thinly sliced 2 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped Salt and…

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BBQ Thai Meatball Skewers

(Serves 4) Ingredients: 11 oz beef mince 3 shallots, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated 1 tbsp green peppercorns, crushed 2 tsp fish sauce 2 tsp brown sugar Lime wedges Wooden skewers Method: Soak the wooden skewers in water to prevent them burning. Chop the beef mince with a…

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BBQ Sweet and Sour Chicken

Ingredients: 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut in half 4 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar Juice of ½ lime Juice of ½ lemon 1/3 cup light brown sugar 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1/3 cup honey 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper Chopped Parsley to garnish Method: In…

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BBQ Bananas with Nuts

Ingredients: (serves 6) 6 under ripe bananas Generous amount of whipped cream to serve 1 tbsp unskinned almonds 1 tbsp unskinned hazelnuts ¼ cup granulated sugar Method: In a small frying pan, place almonds, hazelnuts and sugar. Heat gently, constantly stirring, until the sugar has dissolved. Increase the heat and cook until the mixture resembles…

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Baked Fourth of July Salad

Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) package O’Brien potatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 ounce package of shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon mustard 1/3 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled Instructions: Place the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Heat until oil is hot. Add potatoes. Cook until lightly brown on both…

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