I don't know about you, but during the week... I am the busiest bee around. I don't usually have much time to cook up a storm in the kitchen, but I will NEVER resort to microwave meals, or a rubbish god awful readymade pre-packed supper either. Don't get me wrong, I am not an organic, health food nut (well, maybe a bit) but I like to eat healthy yummy fresh produce, I try to keep in season vegetables and fruit - and keep it simple and yummy. I'd like you to check out my very own Aubergine, mushroom and fig salad with lemon & balsamic vinegar, my very own invention!
MONDAY
Last of the Summer Salads
So your going to need aubergines, (now I know these ones look a little weird, but I saw them at the grocery store and thought i'd try them out, and they are even tastier than normal aubergines!) shallots, a couple of lemons, and 3-4 figs.
Make sure you use, shallots, and crush them as opposed to cutting them, I think it retains the flavour so much better..
nice bit of fresh lettuce
Slice your figs into quarters, and leave the skin on, just snip either end off.
Depending on how hungry you are, you can have the salad on its own, or with a piece of chicken and a bean salad..
Lightly grill your aubergines, and crushed shallots, under a drizzle of oil and lemon
add the mushrooms towards the last few minutes, as otherwise these tend to burn.
Throw your warm vegetables onto a bed of lettuce. There you have it, 'Last of the Summer Salads'
TUESDAY
Still Feeling Figgy?
Smoked salmon and figs in a fresh salad... work really well
WEDNESDAY
Vegetarian meat balls
Put your vegetarian meatballs on a skewer, with some feta cheese, tomatoes, mushroom & spring onions. Roast them in the oven - dinner in 15 minutes!
THURSDAY
Wild Salmon, with roasted vegetables
Next up, Salmon with roasted vegetables, and potatoes, really easy - but with a little twist you can make a super quick dinner with a bit of 'ji ji'
The trick is to throw your vegetables in; courgettes, onions, asparagus, vine tomatoes. Mix it up, keep it all loose, not too full - and make sure all your vegetables are full of colour.
Drizzle some balsamic vinegar on, oregano, and black pepper
Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes
Tadaaaaa! Easiest meal in the world, healthy and tasty.
FRIDAY
Vegetarian Thai Green Curry
Cut up some sweet potato, squash, or pumpkin or a bit of all 3! This, the Cauliflower and aubergine are all better if you steam for 10 minutes before putting in the curry
Use 4 bulbs of the lemongrass stalks, save the rest for later
Lightly cook the onions
Add some chilies, I like a lot, you might not want as many!
Peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, aubergines.. all go in to the pan
Tomatoes, lime leaves, and lemon grass stalks can now go in, (lemon stalks are only decoration and flavour - DO NOT EAT!)
Now add some coconut milk
Galganal - either get this fresh, or if like me you cannot find it, a jar will do. Only ONE teaspoon of this is necessary.
Slowly throw in the rest of the vegetables, simmer for half an hour
Sprinkle some parsley, bay leaves and lemon grass on the top for presentation.
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