FISH, MEAT AND VEGETABLE SKEWERS

I always run out of ideas about what to combine on skewers for the barbecue and usually end up making sate chicken ones.  This recipe from McCormick uses their Spicy BBQ Seasoning to add some zing to prawns, steak, chicken and vegetables.  Happy barbecuing!!!

LITTLE MEATBALLS and BEB’S TOMATO SAUCE

There’s nothing too unusual about these Little Meatballs, it’s more their size. As the recipe says they’re quite versatile, you can put them a pasta sauce or sweet and sour sauce.  You could even serve them with a dipping sauce as a nibble or pop them in the kids lunchbox.  I’ve included Mum’s Tomato Sauce for Mince Balls recipe as I think it goes well with them.  Enjoy………..

CRUSTY CURRIED LAMB AND APRICOT CASSEROLE

With the price of lamb having risen so much recently, a recipe where you can use cheaper cuts, like the forequarter chops in this recipe, seems like a great idea.  There’s quite a mix on flavours here lamb, apricot, curry, soy sauce, peanut butter and all topped with crusty breadstick pieces.  Haven’t made it myself, but it would certainly make a hearty meal.

HONEY & SESAME DRUMSTICKS

Chicken drumsticks cooked on the bbq can often take a lot longer than other meats to cook all the way through. So I usually cook them in the oven and that way I’m sure they’re fully cooked  – there’s nothing worse than discovering the drumstick you’re munching into is still pink in the middle.   This honey and sesame version is always enjoyed.

CABBAGE IDEAS

When I was growing up cabbage was sliced and boiled and came out quite tasteless.  As a result I’m always looking for new ways to cook it, to make it more interesting.  The obvious way is to add butter and while that tastes great, dietary wise it’s not such a good idea for some of us.  So finding this cutting has been inspiring, there’s some great ideas on it.