The amazing weather we have been experiencing lately has really got me in a positive mood for summer. The longer evenings inspire one to get out in the garden or go for an after-work walk. I’m craving feel-good food and don’t want to spend time slaving over the stove. Hence
This quick citrus pork served over hot steaming noodles with a few fresh flavours is always a winner. The noodles can be softening in boiling water while you cook the stir-fry.
The salmon parcels have a wonderful element of surprise when you tuck into them. Serve with a bowl of brown rice for a nutty texture. I usually make the coriander salsa the day before to maximise the flavours and if you make plenty, it will last in the fridge for a week. You can drizzle it over boiled potatoes or toss through pasta. Use a white fish if you have been out and managed a catch, alter the cooking time if need be.
This substantial chicken and bulgur wheat salad makes for a perfect mid-week dinner. For a real taste of summer, I like to barbecue the chicken and toss it through the salad while warm, just before serving. You could use tasty sirloin steak. Simply barbecue it and then slice thinly.
A warning: it's best to avoid adding salt to your cabbage until a few minutes before serving. Salt extracts water, which leaves you with a soggy salad. A friend of mine recently made a cabbage salad and took it to a pot luck dinner to find a puddle of liquid in the bottom when she got there!
Recipes:
• Citrus Pork with Rice Noodles
