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| 18 October 2011 ,08:43 Three foods you might not think about barbecuing | |
We all know you can cook steaks and sausages on a barbecue, but there are many other
foods which are delicious when barbecued. 1. Sweetcorn:You can either shuck the corn before placing on the barbecue, or
leave the husks and silks attached. It takes about 10 - 15 minutes to cook and you do need
to watch the corn carefully, to ensure it doesn't burn. I serve with wedges of lime dipped
in chilli and salt and then rubbed all over corn. For me, a barbecue just isn't complete
without chilli lime corn. 2. Watermelon:As I mentioned you can use watermelon in salads, but did you know it can also be barbecued? Quickly sear and d rizzle over a honey lime syrup, or dress it up with olives, rosemary and oregano. 3. Paneer:Paneer is an Indian cheese which is quite plain
by itself, but smothered with spices or a marinade, this cheese is delicious barbecued. It
holds its shape and turns a lovely golden brown on the outside. You can cook slices of
paneer simply marinated in a mixture of garlic, ginger, chilli and olive oil, but it also
makes wo
nderful tandoori kebabs. What's the most unusual food you've barbecued? |
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| 13 October 2011 ,00:26 Five watermelon salads | |
Of course, one of the best ways to eat a watermelon, is fresh, with the juices
running down your mouth and fingers. However, if you're after
something different, why not use your watermelon in a salad? While we usually associate
fruit with sweet foods, watermelon makes a lovely, fresh salad ingredient. Here are five
different suggestions:
While I've never tried it I understand
watermelon are easy to grow. If you'd like to try take a look at this
article. Have you ever used watermelon in a salad? |
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| 11 October 2011 ,06:08 How to store a watermelon | |
Watermelon is one of my favourite summer fruits. Where I live they're just
coming into season, and while still a bit expensive, they're delicious and
sweet. ![]() If you're buying a whole watermelon, store it out of the fridge, in a cool, dark place. Watermelon contains the antioxidant lycopene and research show the lycopene content actually increases, when the fruit is not chilled. Although it will only keep like this for a few days. Once cut, then you'll need to put your watermelon in the fridge. Cover the cut edge with a piece of baking paper and store in the fridge for 3 - 4 days. Photograph by Joi. |
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