G … Gourmet BBQ

For our G day Wendy decided to host a Gourmet Barbecue on her farm. Some opted for a ride on the tractor to the site under the pine trees, while the more timid just trudged up the hill to find a beautifully set table with a fine view. The table was laid with each person’s contribution and much feasting ensued.

Pauline made Chicken and Prune Roll with cranberry sauce, a tasty dish that can be eaten hot or cold. She has substituted turkey in the past and occasionally included pistachio nuts.

Anne prepared traditional Scotch Eggs, served with a spicy tomato chutney.

Julie made Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce.

Kathy made a Goat’s cheese, Pistachio and Pea Tart.

She also included Fattoush Salad.

Marie’s Savoury Loaf was a yeast-free version of a familiar recipe.

Jeannie presented tasty Gourmet Sausages wrapped in Bacon.

Laura made Focaccia Parcels with home-made Salami, accompanied by individual Bocconcini and Tomato Salads.

Despite being stuffed from our feast, no-one could resist Wendy’s Dessert table.

Credits:

Anne’s Scotch Eggs recipe is from The Recipe Website

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C ..Comfort Food

According to Collins English dictionary, Comfort Food is enjoyable to eat, makes you feel happier, but it may not be very good for your health. We are not sure about that last comment, but our day of comfort food certainly made us feel happier.

We started with Marie’s Baked Crab Dip. Served with crusty bread, this was delicious and would go well as a cob dip.

Wendy provided two Focaccias, one with potato and the other with olives. Each was based on the Paul Hollywood recipe in our Recipes page.

Olive Focaccia

Pauline’s Minestrone recipe was taught to her by her Sicilian mother. It was topped with parsley and Parmesan cheese, then drizzled with olive oil.

Wendy also prepared Jamie Oliver’s Chicken and Squash Cacciatore.

We finished with Nadine’s Traditional Bread and Butter Pudding

Credits:

Marie’s Baked Crab Dip was from Taste of Home

Wendy’s Chicken and Squash Cacciatore was from Jamie Oliver

Nadine’s Bread and Butter Pudding was from AllRecipes

See our Recipes page for more recipes.