Lamb cutlets with cranberry cider marinade. Photo / Babiche Martens
Pre-prepared marinades and sauces add interest to simple summer holiday food.
Yippee. Long days at the beach and the chance to relax around home are nearly here. After such a busy year I can't wait to get away from it all and not have to think too hard about food.
Fresh seafood, stonefruit and vegetables should just about do it, and
it's a good idea to have a few pre-prepared marinades and sauces up your sleeve.
Make them now, pour into jars and put aside for your holiday. The flavours will only improve and will be a wonderful addition to barbecue food - especially if you are out of reach of a decent supply of quality ingredients.
Cider marinates juicy lamb cutlets beautifully and cranberry adds sweetness when it caramelises with the meat on the grill. I'm serving the lamb with roasted shallots, thyme and garlic, but red onions slowly cooked on the grill are also delicious.
