BBQ/Grill
Grilled Marinated Spicy Lamb with Chunky Kumara and Green Bean Salad
It was very exciting when our daughter invited us to dinner at her new flat for the first time. Katie continues to grow in confidence in her own cooking. She found this recipe of mine on the Cuisine website and did a terrific job of preparing it for us. The combination of tender lamb, sweet kumara chunks, crisp green beans and a minty orange dressing makes this a great way to show off classic kiwi ingredients. Prepare everything ahead and leave the veges at room temperature, ready for the warm lamb to...
Grilled Salmon and Salad with Hints of Vietnam
This dish will look spectacular on a buffet or as the centerpiece for a luncheon, with the unusual hints of Vietnamese flavours in both the marinade and pungent spicy salad. The marinade seems to reduce the oiliness of the fish and gives a savoury flavour.
JAMAICAN STYLE BARBEQUE CHICKEN WITH A FRESH PINEAPPLE SALSA
The key to cooking meat like this that has been marinated is to cook it slowly, turning the meat regularly so that the marinade caramelises slowly, as opposed to catching and scorching.
Lamb Mince Koftas with Cherry Tomato, Basil and Feta Salad
One year we visited Turkey and spent a few days sailing around the southern coast in a large yacht. Every night we went ashore and ate in local cafes on the waterfronts of the ports we visited. Long skewers of meat that were grilled over the coals were particularly enticing, and inspired this recipe. The secret to making these koftas is to combine the meat and spices together very well, working the mixture with your hands so it almost becomes a smooth paste.
