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Cork, Ireland
I've been an avid fan of food and cooking as long as I can remember, learning so much from my mother and grandmother throughout the years! I actually find the whole process of preparing and cooking a great-tasting, healthy meal, quite therapeutic!! Cooking allows me to be as creative and adventureous as I like, and allows me forget about the realities of the world around me. There's something so rewarding about producing great food and sharing it with great friends, family and now with you too!!!

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Mad Hatter March BBQ!

What an amazing day- blue skies all around - let the BBQ season begin!!!

Now I know it's only March, but, there's a distinct smell of summer in the air - I can almost smell the salt water!!
I can even picture our boat being returned to its rightful place on the marina, ready for plenty of sailing, good weather and even better memories- it's the simple pleasures of life- good food and good weather is all I ask!!!

Here follows my (albeit) premature BBQ Menu:

BBQ Chicken Thighs and Legs
Home-made beef burgers
Spinach, Rocket and Watercress Salad

BBQ Chicken

6 pieces chicken (legs or thighs are best)
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon runny honey
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder powder
1 teaspoon cumin seeds or ground cumin powder
pinch of sea salt and black pepper to taste


Place chicken pieces in a large mixing bowl and add all the ingredients- combine and mix well, ensuring the chicken pieces are well coated- I like to pre-cook my chicken before placing on the BBQ, so I cook them in a pre-heated oven 180 C / 350 F / Gas 4 for 20 - 25 minutes.
Transfer chicken peices to BBQ and cook for 3 - 4 minutes on either side. Serve with seasonal salad.


Tune in tomorrow for the tastiest burger recipe ever - HONESTLY ITS WORTH THE WAIT!!!!

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