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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>
The Perfect Sip for Every Bite! William Rizzo’s Expert Guidance…
William Rizzo, otherwise known as The Wine Nerd, gives us the expert guidance we need to pair complimentary wines with our Easter Lunch. Easter lunch in my home has always been a small family affair, no cousins, aunts or extended family. This year this will be the norm for everyone’s Easter lunch but small … <a href="https://served.mt/wine-pairings/">Continued</a>