SUMMER HOLIDAY FOOD

CONTENTSNON-ALCOHOLIC FRUIT PUNCHFRUITY ICED TEAHONEYCOMBCARAMELISED POPCORNMANGO KULFI LOLLIES WITH PISTACHIO NUTSCHEAT’S CHERRY GRANITASUMMER PUDDINGBERRIED ICE-CREAM LOAFPOPCORN SUNDAE WITH SALTED CARAMEL

SAUCENUTTY CRUNCH ICE CREAMRUM AND RAISIN ICE-CREAM SANDWICHES WITH

CHOCOLATE SAUCEBASIC BUTTER BISCUIT DOUGH

GREEK LAMB KEBABS PUMPKIN COUSCOUS SALADPICNIC LOAFMEXICAN CARNE ASADASPANISH CHICKEN CHORIZO SKEWERSFALAFEL BURGER WITH SKORDALIASESAME CHICKEN BURGER WITH GINGER

MAYONNAISETERIYAKI GLAZED BEEF BURGERLAMB KOFTA BURGERFISH BURGER WITH ATCHARGREEK SALAD PITACHEESE AND TOMATO QUESADILLAS

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You will need•1.5litrescoldtea•125ml(½cup)freshlemonjuice•500ml(2cups)freshorangejuice•1litrepineapplejuice(oranyjuiceof yourchoice)

•250ml(1cup)sugar•1litregingerale•1litresodawater•Icecubes•Lemonslices•Mintleaves

What to doCombinetea,juicesandsugarandchillthoroughly.Justbeforeserving,addgingerale,sodawater,ice,lemonandmint.

Makesabout5litres,buttherecipecanbehalvedorquartered.

NON-ALCOHOLIC FRUIT PUNCH

You will need•3freshpeaches,peeled,pittedandchopped(orplumsorgrapes)

•Juiceof 1lemon•375ml(1½cups)peachjuice(orcranberryorgrapejuiceif usingotherfruit)

•85ml(⅓cup)sugar•5cmfreshginger,peeledandfinelygrated

•Handfulfreshmint,chopped•1lemon,finelysliced•6cupscoldteaof yourchoice•Icecubes

What to doTossthefruitinlemonjuice.Addthefruitjuice,sugarandgingerandpourintoalargejug.Addthemint,lemonandcoldtea.Addiceandserve.

Makesabout2.5litres.

FRUITY ICED TEA

You will need•60ml(¼cup)goldensyrup•15ml(1tbsp)water•250ml(1cup)sugar•15ml(1tbsp)bicarbonateof soda

What to doLineabakingtraywithgrease-proof paper.Inalargesaucepan,heatthesyrup,waterandsugar,stirringuntilthesugarhasdissolved.Bringtotheboilandsimmerfor5-10minutes.Itisreadywhenaspoonfuldroppedintoasaucerof ice-coldwaterhardensinstantly.

Removefromtheheatandaddthebicarbonateof soda,stirringquicklyasthemixturewillfoamup.Pourintoabakingtrayandleavetoset,thenbreakintobite-sizedpiecestoserve.

HONEYCOMB

You will need•3litres(12cups)poppedpopcorn•250ml(1cup)brownsugar•125ml(½cup)butter•60ml(¼cup)goldensyrup•2.5ml(½tsp)salt•2.5ml(½tsp)bicarbonateof soda

What to doPlacepopcorninlargebrownpaperbag.Combinesugar,butter,syrupandsaltina2-litreglassdish.Cookinthemicrowave,uncovered,onhighfor2minutes.

Stir,thencookfor2moreminutesonhigh.Stirinthebicarbonateof sodaandpourthehotsyrupmixtureoverthepopcorninthepaperbag.Rolluptheopeningof thebagtosealandshakewell.Placeinthemicrowaveandcookonhighfor1-2minutes.

Removebagandshake.Cookforanother1-2minutesonhighandshakeagain.Cookforanother45secondsonhigh,thenshake.Pourcontentsof bagintoabowlandallowtocoolbeforeeating.

CARAMELISED POPCORN

You will need•1largeor2mediummangoes,peeled,pittedandsliced;or1x400gcanmangoslices

•30ml(2tbsp)milkpowder•250ml(1cup)condensedmilk•250ml(1cup)cream•Gratedzestandjuiceof 1lemonorlime

•100gshelledunsaltedpistachionuts,finelychopped

What to doPlacemango,milkpowder,condensedmilk,cream,zestandjuiceinablenderandprocessuntilsmooth.Addcastersugartotasteif youpreferitsweeter.

Pourintoice-creamlollymoulds,plasticcupsorothermouldsandfreezefor2hours.Thenpushwoodenice-creamsticksintothecentreandfreezeuntilsolid,atleastanother3hours.

Removelolliesfrommouldsandallowtosoftenslightlybeforedippingonesideinpistachionuts.Returntothefreezerforatleast15minutesbeforeserving.

Makes6

MANGO KULFI LOLLIES WITH PISTACHIO NUTS

You will need•500gfreshcherries,pitted•85ml(1/3cup)sugar•60ml(4tbsp)kirsch•40ml(8tsp)freshlemonjuice•250ml(1cup)water

What to doBlendallingredientsinaprocessoruntilsmooth.Strainthroughasieveandtransfertoashallowcontainer.Coverwithplasticwrapandplaceinfreezer.Stirmixtureafteranhourtobreakupicecrystals.Returntothefreezer.

Repeatthisprocesstwice,thenletitfreezesolidforatleast3hours.Oncefrozen,whiskinafoodprocessortoblendtheicecrystals.

Serveimmediatelyinglassesorbowls,withextracherries.

Makes6

CHEAT’S CHERRY GRANITA

You will need•7-8sliceswhitebread,crustsremoved

•750gmixedberries,defrosted•185ml(2/3cup)sugar•Adashof crèmedecassisliqueurorberryliqueur(optional)

•Runnycream

What to doSpraya1-litrepuddingbasinandlinethebaseandsideswithbreadslices,makingsuretherearenogaps.Savesomebreadtocoverthetop.

Inapotcombinetheberriesandsugarandstirovergentleheatuntilsugarhasdissolved.Addtheliqueurif using.Removefromheatandcool.Spoonberriesintothebasin,fillingtotherim.Topwithbreadslices.

Pressasaucerontopof pudding—makesureitfitswithintherimof thedish—andweighitdownwithabrick.Refrigerateovernight.Invertontoadishandservewithrunnycream.

Makes6

SUMMER PUDDING

You will needIce-creamloaf:•250gmixedberries,freshorfrozen

•100g(½cup)castersugar,ortotaste

•2litresvanillaicecream,softened

Berrycoulis:•125gmixedberries,freshorfrozen

•70g(⅓cup)castersugar•60ml(¼cup)water

What to doFortheloaf,roughlychophalf theberriesandsetaside.Blendtheremainingberrieswiththecastersugarinafoodprocessoruntilyouhaveasmoothpurée.Transferthepuréetoabowlandmixwiththeicecream.Addthechoppedberriesandmixthroughgently.Sprayamediumloaf panwithnon-stickcookingsprayandlinewithplasticwrap.Pourintheice-creammixture,coverwithplasticwrapandfreezeovernight.

Forthecoulis,combinetheberries,castersugarandwaterinasmallpan.Stirtodissolvethesugarandbringtotheboil.Removefromtheheatandcoolcompletely.

Removetheice-creamloaf fromthefreezerabout20minutesbeforeserving(dependinghowhotthedayis).Whenslightlysoftened,turnoutandcutinto2.5cm-thickslices.Serveinbowls,drizzledwithberrycoulisandgarnishedwithfreshmintandextrafruit,orincones,drizzledwithberrycoulis.

Serves4

BERRIED ICE-CREAM LOAF

You will needSaltedcaramelsauce:•80ml(⅓cup)butter•70g(cup)brownsugar•250ml(1cup)freshcream•5ml(1tsp)coarseseasalt

Filling:•50gcaramelisedpopcorn•8scoopsvanillaicecream•16marshmallows

What to doForthesauce,meltthebutterandbrownsugartogetherinapan.Stircontinuouslyoverhighheatforabout10minutesuntilthemixturebecomesgoldenbrownandbubbly.Reduceheattomediumandaddthecreamandsalt.Whiskvigorouslyuntilyouhaveagoldensauce.

Dividehalf thepopcornbetween4tallsundaeglasses.Addascoopof icecream,2marshmallowsandagenerousspoonfulof caramelsauce.Repeatthelayers,endingwithsauce.Serveimmediately.

Serves4

POPCORN SUNDAE WITH SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE

You will need•200gmixedunsaltednuts(pecans,almonds,walnuts—NOTpeanuts)

•100g(½cup)brownsugar•60ml(⅓cup)goldensyrup•50gbutter,cubed•Pinchof salt•Pinchof bicarbonateof soda•2.5ml(½tsp)vanillaessence•2litresvanillaicecream

What to doSprayabakingtraywithcookingsprayandspreadthenutsonthetray.Combinethesugar,syrup,butterandsaltinaheavy-basedsaucepanandstiruntilthesugarhasmelted.

Bringtotheboil,withoutstirring,thenremovefromtheheatandstirinthebicarbonateof sodaandvanillaessence.Workingquickly,pourthemixtureoverthenutsandstirtocoatthenutsthoroughlywiththecaramel.

Bakeinapreheatedovenat160ºCfor20minutes,stirringevery5minutes.Remove,coolcompletelyandbreakintosmallpieces.Softentheicecreamalittlebeforestirringinthenuttycrunch.Re-freezetillsolidbeforeserving.

Serves8-10

NUTTY CRUNCH ICE CREAM

You will need•2litresrumandraisinicecream,slightlysoftened

•24digestivebiscuits

Chocolatesauce:•15ml(1tbsp)rum•30ml(2tbsp)raisins•125gmilkordarkchocolate,brokenintopieces

•250ml(1cup)freshcream

What to doScoopout12ballsof icecreamandplaceonatraysprayedwithnon-stickcookingspray.Freezeuntilquitefirm.

Place12of thebiscuitsonabakingtray.Placeaballof icecreamoneachbiscuitandtopwithanotherbiscuittomakeanice-creamsandwich.Pressdownandre-freeze.

Tomakethesauce,combinetherumandraisinsandleavetostandforanhourtoplumpup.Combinethechocolateandcreaminapotoveraverygentleheatandstiruntilmeltedandcombined(ormicrowaveonmediumfor2-3minutesandstir).Stirtherum-soakedraisinsintothechocolatesauce,pourovertheice-creamsandwichesandserve.

Makes12

RUM AND RAISIN ICE-CREAM SANDWICHES WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE

You will need•250gbutter,softened•140gcastersugar•1extra-largeeggyolk•10ml(2tsp)vanillaessence•300gcakeflour

What to doUsinganelectricmixer,beatthebutterandsugartogetheruntillightandcreamy.Addtheeggyolkandvanillaandbeattocombine.Siftintheflourandblenduntilwellcombined.Dividethedoughinto2ballsorlogs,coverwithplasticwrapandchillfor40minutes.Rollouteachballbetween2sheetsof greaseproof paperorplasticwraptoathicknessof 5mm.

Makesabout30-40biscuits,dependingonsize

BASIC BUTTER BISCUIT DOUGH

You will need•750glamb,cutinto2.5cmcubes•60ml(4tbsp)oliveoil•85ml(1/3cup)whitewine•2clovesgarlic,crushed•20ml(4tsp)driedrosemaryorahandfulof freshrosemary,chopped

•18picklingonionsor2redonions,cutintochunks

•Saltandblackpepper•12rosemarystalks—woodyones,orusekebabsticks,soakingtheminwaterfor30minutesbeforeusing

What to doCombinealltheingredientsuptoandincludingtherosemary.Pourboilingwateroverthepicklingonions,if using,andleavetostandfor5minutes,thendrainandaddtothemarinade.If usingtheredonions,addtothemarinade.Leavefor2-3hours,stirringoccasionally.

Removelambcubesandonionsfrommarinadeandthreadalternatelyontotherosemaryskewers.Itiseasiertopiercethelambandonionwithametalskewerbeforethreadingontotherosemarysticks.

Brushwitholiveoil,seasonwithsaltandpepperandgrilloverthecoals,turningfrequentlyuntilthelambisjustcooked,about5-7minutesperside.Servewithtzatziki(garlicandgratedcucumberinplainyoghurt).

Makes6

GREEK LAMB KEBABS

You will needCaramelisedgarlic:•15ml(1tbsp)butter•15ml(1tbsp)oliveoil•10clovesgarlic,peeled•15ml(1tbsp)brownsugar•15ml(1tbsp)sherryvinegar

Salad:•10ml(2tsp)groundcumin•10ml(2tsp)groundcoriander•2.5ml(½tsp)crushedchillipowder

•5ml(1tsp)salt•Oliveoil•1largebutternutorsmallpumpkin,peeledandcubed

•2redpeppers,seededandcutintochunks

•250ml(1cup)couscous

Dressing:•100mloliveoil•30ml(2tbsp)soysauce•Zestandjuiceof 1lemon•5ml(1tsp)honey•Zestof 1orange•Saltandpepper•Handfulfreshcoriander•Handfulfreshrocket

What to doForthecaramelisedgarlic,heatthebutterandoilinapanandfrythegarlicclovesovermediumheatuntilpalegolden.Addthesugarandvinegarandcookgentlyuntilthegarlicissoftandsticky.

Forthesalad,mixthecumin,coriander,chilliandsaltwithenoughoiltomakeafairlyrunnypaste.Preheattheovento200°C.Placethepumpkinandpeppersonabakingtray,pouroverthespicemixtureandtosstocoat.Roastuntiltenderandlittlecharred.Removeandcool.

Makethecouscousaccordingtopacketinstructionsandcombinewiththeroastvegetablesandcaramelisedgarlic.

Whiskthedressingingredientstogetherandtossthroughthesalad.Garnishwithcorianderandrocketandserveatroomtemperature.

Serves4

PUMPKIN COUSCOUS SALAD

You will need•1crustyroundloaf

Filling:•5-10ml(1-2tsp)Dijonmustardorhorseradishcream

•30ml(2tbsp)mayonnaise•Mixedsaladleaves•2char-grilledbellpeppers,peeledandsliced(or1canpimentos,welldrained)

•60ml(¼cup)blackorgreenolives,pitted

•200gqualityham,beef orsalami,finelysliced

•2largepickledcucumbers,sliced

•5-6peppadews,sliced•125gcheeseof yourchoice,sliced

•1smallonion,veryfinelyslicedandsoakedinvinegarfor10minutes(optional)orpickledonions,sliced

•Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

Dressing:•30ml(2tbsp)oliveoil20ml(4tsp)redwinevinegar

•5ml(1tsp)mustardpowder•Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

What to doCutalidofftheloaf andsetasideuntilneeded.Scoopouttheinnerbreadandspreadthemustardandmayonnaiseovertheinsideof theloaf.

Spreadalayerof saladleavesinthebase,thenalternatelayersof whateverotherfillingingredientsyouareusing.Seasonandreplacethebreadlid.

Mixthedressingingredientsinascrew-topjarandshakewell.Drizzleovertheloaf andleavetostandfor10minutesbeforeslicingintowedges.

(If you’vewrappedtheloaf totakeontheroad,packthedressingseparatelyandaddjustbeforeserving,sothattheloaf doesn’tgetsoggy.)

Theingredientslistedbelowareonlyaguidelineandcanbechangedtosuityourtaste.

Serves4-6

PICNIC LOAF

You will needIngredients:•125ml(½cup)tequila60ml(4tbsp)lemonjuice60ml(4tbsp)orangejuice

•4clovesgarlic,crushed•1onion,chopped•Saltandblackpepper•750gribeyeorprimerib,cutintosteaks

•12freshtacosorwraps

Forserving:•Salsa•Guacamole

What to doCombinealltheingredientsuptoandincludingthesaltandpepperinadishlargeenoughtoholdthemeat.Addthemeatandtossinthemarinade.Leaveforatleast4hoursorovernight,turningafewtimes.

Removemeatfromthemarinade,reservingthemarinade.Braaiaccordingtoyourliking,about5-6minutespersideformediumrare,bastingwiththereservedmarinade.Restfor10minutesbeforeslicingandservingwithtacosorwrapsandsalsaandguacamole.

Toheatthetacos,wrapseparatelyinfoil,addingalittlesplashof watertoeachparcel.Coverandheatoverthecoalsforabout10minutes.

Makes6

MEXICAN CARNE ASADA

You will need•600gchickenthighfillets,cutinto2cmpieces

•1redand1yellowpepper,seededandcutintolargechunks

•30ml(2tbsp)oliveoil•2clovesgarlic,crushed•5ml(1tsp)smokedpaprika•Juiceof 1lemon•10ml(2tsp)brownsugar•3chorizosausages,cutintothickrounds

•30ml(2tbsp)brandy,plusextraforflaming

What to doCombinethechickenandpepperchunkswiththeoil,garlic,smokedpaprika,lemonjuiceandsugar.Tosstomixandleaveforanhour.Tossthechorizochunksinthebrandy.Threadthechickenandpeppersontokebabsticksalternatingwithchorizochunks.

Grilloverthecoals,turningfrequently.Justbeforethekebabsarecookedthrough,dousewithagenerousslugof brandy.Standback,asthebrandywillburstintoflames.Removefromthecoalsandserve.

Serves6

SPANISH CHICKEN CHORIZO SKEWERS

You will need•2x400gtinschickpeas,drained,rinsedanddried

•4clovesgarlic•10ml(2tsp)groundcoriander•10ml(2tsp)groundcumin•1onion,finelychopped•30ml(2tbsp)cakeflour•15ml(1tbsp)freshflat-leaf parsley,finelychopped

•Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

•Oil,forfrying

Skordalia(potatomayonnaise):•2eggyolks•Juiceof 1lemon•200mloliveoil•2largepotatoes,boiled,peeledandcooled

•Saltandwhitepepper

What to doInafoodprocessor,blendchickpeas,garlic,coriander,cuminandonionuntilsmooth.Spoonintoabowl,mixintheflourandparsleyandseason.Withflouredhands,shapeintolargeballsandflattenslightlytoformpatties.Heatoilinapanandshallow-frypattiesfor2-3minutesasideuntilcrisp.Drainonpapertowel.

Fortheskordalia,combinetheyolksandlemonjuiceinafoodprocessor.Withthemotorrunning,graduallyaddtheoilinasteadystreamuntilincorporated.Blendinpotatoesandseason.Servethefalafelpattiesinpitabreadorrolls,withadollopof skordaliaandgarnishof yourchoice.

Makes4

FALAFEL BURGER WITH SKORDALIA

You will need•6chickenbreastfillets•15ml(1tbsp)soysauce•1clovegarlic,crushed•1redchilli,seededandchopped•5ml(1tsp)sesameoil•30ml(2tbsp)sesameseeds•Oil,forfrying

Gingermayonnaise:•250ml(1cup)qualitymayonnaise

•10ml(2tsp)freshginger,finelygrated

•5ml(1tsp)groundginger•Saltandpepper•6burgerrolls•lettuce,togarnish

What to doPlacethechickenbreastsbetweentwopiecesof plasticwrapandflattenlightlywitharollingpinormeatmallet.Combinethesoysauce,garlic,chilliandsesameoilinabowl.Addthechicken,coatwellandmarinateforatleastanhour.Removechickenfrommarinadeanddipinsesameseeds.Heatalittleoilinapanandfryuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides.

Forthegingermayonnaise,mixthemayonnaise,freshginger,groundgingerandseasoningwell.Servethechickenonburgerrollswithagenerousdollopof mayonnaise,garnishedwithlettuce.

Makes4

SESAME CHICKEN BURGER WITH GINGER MAYONNAISE

You will need•1kgqualitybeef mince•Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

•4springonions,finelychopped•2clovesgarlic,crushed•250ml(1cup)freshwhitebreadcrumbs

•30ml(2tbsp)soysauce

Teriyakiglaze:•60ml(4tbsp)soysauce•60ml(4tbsp)darksherry•60ml(4tbsp)mirin(Japanesesweetricewine)

•Oil,forfrying•6burgerrolls

What to doInalargemixingbowl,combinethemince,seasoning,springonions,garlic,breadcrumbsandsoysauce.Withwethandsshapeintosixpatties.Refrigeratefor30minutes.

Fortheglaze,combinethesoysauce,sherryandmirininasmallpan,bringtotheboilandsimmertillsyrupy.

Heatalittleoilinapanandfrythepattiesuntilbrown.Serveinarollwithredonions,greensandradish,toppedwiththeteriyakiglaze.

Makes4

TERIYAKI GLAZED BEEF BURGER

You will need•1kglambmince•1onion,finelychopped•2clovesgarlic,crushed•2.5ml(½tsp)groundcloves•2.5ml(½tsp)groundnutmeg•2.5ml(½tsp)paprika•5ml(1tsp)groundcumin•5ml(1tsp)groundcoriander•Zestandjuiceof 1lemon•125ml(½cup)freshflat-leaf parsley,finelychopped

•1extra-largeegg,beaten•Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

•8burgerrolls,toserve

What to doPlaceallpattyingredientsinalargebowlandmixwell.Withwethands,shapeintoballsandthreadontosoakedwoodenskewers,orflattenintopatties.

Grillinahotgriddlepan,orbraai.Serveonrollswithpickledvegetablesandhummusortzatziki,andtrimmingsof yourchoice.

Makes8

LAMB KOFTA BURGER

You will need•15ml(1tbsp)oil•15ml(1tbsp)butter•1largeonion,finelysliced•10ml(2tsp)currypowder•4filletsfirmwhitefish,suchasdorado

•Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

•Juiceof 1smalllemon•4burgerrolls•Mangoatchar,toserve

What to doHeattheoilandbutterinapanandfrytheonionuntilsoft.Addthecurrypowderandcookuntilfragrant.Eitherremovetheonionsorpushtooneside,andif necessaryaddextraoiltofrythefish.Seasonthefishandfryonbothsidesuntiljustcooked.

Serveinarolltoppedwiththeonions,cucumberandagenerousdollopof atchar.

Makes8

FISH BURGER WITH ATCHAR

You will need•50gfetacheese•afewolives,pitted•1firmredtomato,roughlychopped

•achunkof cucumber,peeledandchopped

•1smallredonion,finelysliced•2.5ml(½tsp)driedmixedherbs•15ml(1tbsp)lemonjuice•20ml(4tsp)oliveoil•Saltandpepper,totaste•1pitabread,splitopen

What to doInabowl,tosstogetherthefeta,olives,tomato,cucumber,onion,herbs,lemonjuiceand15ml(1tbsp)of theoil.Season.Brushtheinsideof thepitawiththeremainingoilandspooninthesalad.

Makes8

GREEK SALAD PITA

You will need•300gmaturecheddarcheese,grated

•125gcherrytomatoes,halved•Largehandfulfreshcorianderleaves

•Fewdropsof Tabascosauceorsweetchillisauce

•Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

•6tortillasoranyothersoftflatbreads

What to doDividethecheese,tomatoesandcorianderleavesbetween3tortillas.SprinklewithTabascoorsweetchillisauceandseason.Coverwiththeremainingtortillastomakesandwiches.Placeunderapreheatedgrillorinahotgriddlepan,pressingdowntoflattenthetortillas.Cookuntilcrispandcheeseismelting.Cutintowedgesandwrapinfoiltotransport.If youlike,youcanreplacethetomatoeswithcookedorsmokedchickenorsmokedham,andaddmayonnaise.

Makes3

CHEESE AND TOMATO QUESADILLAS