Summer
Chef's Recipe
GOAT'S CHEESE DIP WITH FRESH HERBS
This vegetarian dip is a winner for apéritif - serve with sourdough toasts or crunchy veg and a fresh and fruity white wine. As you gather outside on those summer evenings, this will go down a treat. And if you don't have time to strain the yogurt in advance, don't stress over it.
Prep: 30 mins (plus 12 hours in fridge draining time optional)
Serves: 6
Accompany with Château George 7 Blanc
Chef's Recipe
TOFU SKEWERS WITH BBQ CAULIFLOWER WINGS & CORN TORTILLAS
A very special complete barbecue meal which is vegan and bursting with flavours. It needs a little time to prepare in advance so that ingredients can rest or marinate but then the cooking time is short.
Prep: 40 mins then 2hrs resting/marinating time
Cook: 45 mins
Serves: 4
Make all the elements together or take one or two to add to a meat-based barbecue. The cauliflower florets are just wonderful and can be made any time of year as an extra dish.
Accompany with Château George 7
Chef's Recipe
SAVOURY CHEESECAKE
Wow guests with this very special starter or main course combining a parmesan filling with a cracker crumb and a touch of freshness in the garnish. Served cold so it is just perfect for a warm summer's day.
Prep: 30 mins
Cooling/Setting: 4 hrs
Serves: 6 or 8 as a starter
Because this dish needs about 4 hours to set completely, then make it in the morning ready for dinner or the day before for a special lunch. Then decorate at the last minute before serving.
Hint: use a tin with a narrower diameter and higher sides to get the best effect.
Accompany with Prince.
Chef's Recipe
MACKEREL GRAVLAX
A fresh summer starter or light lunch - the flavours marry deliciously together and the whole dish is very special yet healthy and light too.
Prep: 10 mins then 15 mins the following day
Marinating time: 24 hrs
Serves: 4
Preparation is mainly the day before - putting the filets into the marinade and leaving them for 24 hours in the fridge and you can make the red onion pickle the day before too. Then just slice the fish thinly and arrange before serving.
Accompany with Château George 7 Blanc or Prince.