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How to clean a BBQ – Top tips and natural solutions to cleaning gunk of your BBQ grill before the Summer hits
The busy Summer season is nearly upon us, and it’s time to dust the cobwebs off those BBQ grills, and clean old bits of charred residue off the grill ready for its first use of the season. We like to avoid using nasty chemicals on cooking utensils that touch the food we eat – so … <a href="https://served.mt/how-to-clean-a-bbq/">Continued</a>
Make it one to remember! Feast your eyes on our 6 top Valentine Menus from our 6 top chosen restaurants….
Feast your eyes on our 6 top Valentine Menus from our 6 top chosen restaurants....
The Breakfast Bagel
Ingredients 2 slices of back bacon 1 egg Mixed micro greens and baby spinach Method First fry the bacon until the fat has rendered and become nice and crispy. Save the bacon fat in the pan for frying your egg next. Toss the mixed greens with a touch of olive oil, salt and pepper, and … <a href="https://served.mt/the-breakfast-bagel/">Continued</a>
The Deli Bagel
Ingredients 2 slices mortadella ham 1 tbsp pistachio pesto 1 piece mozzarella di Bufala, sliced Method Most deli cold cuts or any ‘Prosciutto Cotto’ would be suitable for this combination. But for more of a Bologna-style recipe I went for a delicious Mortadella ham. Loosen the pistachio pesto with a few drops of olive oil, … <a href="https://served.mt/the-deli-bagel/">Continued</a>
The Nordic Bagel
Ingredients 1 small fillet of salmon, skin on & preferably tail-end 6 slices of Beetroot-Cured Salmon Gravadlax 2 tbsp of Creme Fraiche Quick-pickled onions Dill Broccoli Sprouts Method Slice the bagel of your choice in half. Spoon the Creme Fraiche onto the cut side, lay a bbed of sprouts, and layer your salmon pieces. Top … <a href="https://served.mt/the-nordic-bagel/">Continued</a>
Bagels
Serves 12 Ingredients 950gr Bread flour 50gr Wholewheat/ spelt/ rye 10gr dry yeast 20gr salt 1 medium egg 7g Malt powder (optional) 20 ml oil 415 ml water 1 tbs baking soda for boiling the bagels 1 tbs of honey for boiling the bagels Topping of your choice Method Preheat your oven to 240c. Weigh … <a href="https://served.mt/bagels/">Continued</a>
Brisket
Serves 8 Equipment Lidded Bbq Wood chips or chunks (about 300gr) Charcoal ingredients 6kg beef brisket (fat untrimmed) 6 teaspoons kosher salt 1⁄2 cup dry rub Method Trim off most of the fat from the top leaving about 1/4″. Next clean the meaty side of any tough membrane. Set aside some fat to use later. … <a href="https://served.mt/brisket/">Continued</a>
Marinated rack of lamb + spicy Ras El Hanout Rub
Ingredients for marinade 2 tbsp olive oil 4 tbsp Ras El Hanout, 3 cloves garlic, mashed to a paste Method Season the lamb rack with crushed sea salt and pepper. Mix the oil, garlic and Ras El Hanout into a paste. Spread the marinade over the meat and place it in a sealed bag. Place … <a href="https://served.mt/marinated-rack-of-lamb-spicy-ras-el-hanout-rub/">Continued</a>
Ras El Hanout
Ingredients 6 cloves whole 1⁄2 tsp lavender 6 pods cardamom, crushed 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp coriander, ground 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp white pepper 1⁄4 tsp turmeric 1⁄4 tsp ginger, ground 1⁄4 tsp cinnamon 1⁄4 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp allspice Method Crush the cardamom pods and cloves, in a mortar … <a href="https://served.mt/ras-el-hanout/">Continued</a>
Awesome Dry Rub
Ingredients 3 tablespoons crushed black pepper 2 teaspoons mustard powder 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cayenne powder Method Mix the ingredients together in a bowl. We dont suggest adding salt to the rub, simply season the meat with salt as usual prior … <a href="https://served.mt/awesome-dry-rub/">Continued</a>
Vopi
Serves 1-2 Ingredients 6 whole bogue fish (Vopi), gutted & cleaned 3 tbsp red wine vinegar Juice from 1 large lemon (and its rind ) 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Sea salt Method Place the fish in a sealproof bag, and add the red wine vinegar, lemon juice & … <a href="https://served.mt/vopi/">Continued</a>
Flame Grilled Sardines ‘Greek Style’
Serves 2-4 Ingredients 0.5kg fresh sardines cleaned and rinsed 2 garlic cloves finely chopped 2 tsp French mustard 1 tbsp lemon juice plus extra lemon for serving 1 tbsp dry oregano 1 tsp paprika 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped freshly ground pepper pinch of salt Method Preheat the grill to 250 … <a href="https://served.mt/flame-grilled-sardines-greek-style/">Continued</a>
Potato Salad with Mustard, Mayo & Sour Cream topped with Crispy Onions
Serves 3-4 Prep time 30 minutes Ingredients 700g baby potatoes, halved 2 tsp wholegrain mustard 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 4 tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, very finely chopped 3 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tbsp sour cream 1⁄4 lemon , juiced 2 spring onions , finely sliced handful of crispy fried onions Method Put the potatoes … <a href="https://served.mt/potato-salad-with-mustard-mayo-sour-cream-topped-with-crispy-onions/">Continued</a>
Molasses Glazed, Hickory Roasted Salmon
Serves 2-4 Prep time 15 minutes Ingredients 4 salmon fillets (skin removed) 2cm piece ginger, finely sliced 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely sliced 3 tbsp Carob Molasses (Gulep) or honey 1 tbsp rice wine (optional) 4 tbsp soy sauce Good quality olive oil Sea salt and crushed pepper Method Place the garlic with the … <a href="https://served.mt/molasses-glazed-hickory-roasted-salmon/">Continued</a>
Spicy Nectarine & Avocado Salad
Serves 2 Prep time 20 minutes Ingredients 4 tbsp good quality olive oil 3 tsp pure honey 3 tbsp lemon juice 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 Fresno chilli, thinly sliced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 ripe but firm nectarines, cut into wedges 2 avocados, pitted and cut into wedges 1/2 cup fresh … <a href="https://served.mt/spicy-nectarine-avocado-salad/">Continued</a>
Cranberry Mule
Ingredients 45ml Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold 14ml fresh lime juice 55ml cranberry juice 100ml ginger ale 1 glassful ice 1 handful of cranberries 1 rosemary sprig Method In an ice-filled glass, combine Captain Morgan Original – Spiced Gold, lime juice, cranberry juice and top with ginger ale. Garnish with rosemary and cranberries.
Apple Wood Grilled Jack Mackerel (Sawrella)
Serves 4 Ingredients 4 whole jack mackerel (cleaned and gutted) 2 lemons Fresh parsley & dill for stuffing 2 tbsp, good quality olive oil Salt and pepper Method Pre heat the bbq, to 250 degrees, using just the charcoal to start. 2. In the meantime stuff the jack mackerel with lemon slices and fresh herbs … <a href="https://served.mt/apple-wood-grilled-jack-mackerel-sawrella/">Continued</a>
Strawberry Daiquiri
Ingredients 45ml Captain Morgan White Rum 30ml strawberry puree 15ml Lime juice 15ml simple syrup 1 glassful crushed ice 1 lime wedge 1 strawberry to garnish Method Pour the Captain Morgan White Rum, strawberry puree, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice into a blender. Blend well until smooth. Pour into a tall glass and garnish … <a href="https://served.mt/strawberry-daiquiri/">Continued</a>
Plum upside-down cake
Serves 6-8 Prep time 1 1/2 hours Ingredients 800g local plums, halved, stones removed 3 eggs, room temperature 175g butter, room temperature 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 cinnamon sticks 1/2 cup ground almonds 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour, sifted Whipped cream, or vanilla ice-cream to serve Method … <a href="https://served.mt/plum-upside-down-cake/">Continued</a>
Green bean and chickpea salad
Serves 2 Prep time 20 minutes Ingredients 200g chickpeas, rinsed 1 tsp whole coriander seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 250g green beans, trimmed Salt and freshly ground black pepper Grilled lemons, for serving Method Steam the green beans for 5 minutes and set aside in a bowl. Combine the chickpeas, … <a href="https://served.mt/green-bean-and-chickpea-salad/">Continued</a>