THE PRINCE OF VEGETABLES

PUMPKIN  THE UNDERDOG

"Only the knife knows what goes on in the heart of a pumpkin" - Simone Schwarz-Bart

ROASTED BUTTERNUP PUMPKIN 

Step 1. In a cup simply mix 2tbsp of olive oil, 2tsp of djon mustard, 1tsp of grain mustard and brush over pumpkin. Season with salt, cracked pepper and fresh herbs such as thyme, oregano or parsley.
Step 2. Bake slowly in oven (100 dgC for about 1 1/2 hrs) until soft (but not mushy) and caramelised.
Step 3. Serve as is and slice on table.

Hint # mash left over pumpkin with fork & drizzle with olive oil & pinch of salt and you have Roast Pumpkin Dip.

PICK UP STICKS

GET STUCK INTO SWEET & STICKY SATAY STICKS








1 kg Diced chicken (thigh fillet) or beef & thread onto skewers
1/3 cup sweet condensed milk
1/3 cup coconut cream
2tsp of curry powder
2tsp turmeric
1tbsp fish sauce
2tsp brown sugar 
1/2 cup peanuts crushed in mortar & pestle (garnish)


Step 1. In a cup, mix all the above ingredients (except peanuts) & brush marinade generously over chicken sticks.  Marinate for an hour or two if you can 
Step 2. Bbq chicken skewers until cooked through and serve with rice
Step 3. Garnish with smashed peanuts and use marinade for dipping sauce.

Hint: #Add freshly chopped chilli to marinade & garnish with coriander 
# Soak skewers in cold water for about 30 mins to avoid burning them.


"Food is the most primitive form of comfort".
-Sheilah Graham 

MADE WITH LOVE ♥️

"Do Not Disturb CHOCOLATE Fantasy in Progress" 

Miranda's strawberries drowned in chocolate!

IT'S SAUCY

LIKE ALL MAGNIFICENT THINGS, IT'S VERY SIMPLE

Homemade Seafood Sauce

In a bowl mix 1/2 cup of whole egg mayonnaise, 1tsp of worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce), 1tbsp of tomato sauce, splash of sherry and cracked pepper;

"He was a bold man that first ate an oyster". - Jonathon Swift

Seafood sauce served with fresh seafood and sliced salmon with dill

Hint: # If you don't have any sherry on hand the sauce still works well
         #  Serve generous dollop of seafood sauce on BBQ salmon.

CAM'S CHICKEN CURRY

SOME LIKE IT HOT
Campbell's Chicken Curry served in Roti

Ingredients:
1 kilo chicken thigh fillets
4 tbsp of vegetable oil
1 cup of light coconut cream
2-3 cups of chicken stock
1 brown onion finely chopped
2 tsp crushed or chopped garlic
2 tsp finely chopped ginger
1-2 red chilli finely chopped
2 tsp of cumin seeds
1 tsp of garam masala
1 tsp of turmeric
1-2 tsp of sugar
1 can (400g) of tomato passata
Rice
Roti Bread


Step 1. Heat oil in wok and brown off onion, garlic, chilli & ginger. Then add turmeric, cumin, garam masala
Step 2. Add diced chicken to pan and allow to brown slightly before adding coconut cream
Step 3. Simmer on low heat, add chicken stock & stir well
Step 4. Add tomato passata & sugar and continue to simmer on low heat until chicken cooked through. Serve with rice & Roti bread.

Hint # Add 1 tbsp of chutney or apricot jam for a sweeter curry.

“Everyone eats and drinks, but few appreciate taste.”
Confucius (551-479 BC)