Bramley and Winter Coleslaw.

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Autumn coleslaw, Autumn cooking, baked potatoes and coleslaw, bramley apples, easy recipes, foodblogger, healthy cooking, mackeral

The perfect Autumn slaw.

‘Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.  Martin Luther.

Just thought I’d share a very simple recipe to help you use up some more of the Brambly apples in your garden.

Bramley apples are low in calories and a good source of vitamin A, C and B.

Ingredients:

200g raw white cabbage leaves very finely shredded.

1 large Brambly apple, sliced thinly and cut into very fine strips.

1 tsp wholegrain mustard.

1 tsp dijon mustard.

3 heaped tbsp greek yoghurt.

3 heaped tbsp mayonnaise.

1.5 tsp vinegar.

1.5tbsp finely chopped chives.

Perfect served with mackerel.

Preparation Method:

1. Gently mix the mayonnaise and greek yogurt with the mustard and vinegar in a mixing bowl.  Add the chives and shredded cabbage then season with a little salt.  Leave to stand for 10-15 minutes to soften.
2. Slice the apple very finely, then cut very thinly and stir through the coleslaw.
3. This Brambly apple coleslaw is beautiful served with mackerel warmed gently under the grill.  Or simply on top of a steaming hot baked potato with cheese.
4. Arrange the coleslaw on a plate as you please.  Any leftovers can be used in sandwiches or added to a salad the following day.

Send your Brambly apple recipes to Surrey.

 

Emma xxx

 

Brambley Apple and Parsnip Soup.

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Autumn cooking, Brambly apple and parsnip soup, brambly apple recipes, foodblogger, healthy soups, Parsnips, ]

‘Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.’ Albert Camus.

I love Autumn.  I love it when the world looks like its been covered in brown sugar and cinnamon.  When the leaves fall in love with the ground and bright root vedge, pumpkins and squashes appear at local markets.  I agree wholeheartedly with John Bryant when he said ‘Autumn…the year’s last, loveliest smile.’

Potato, black bean, salsa and tortilla chip sharer – Perfect for bank holiday weekend.

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Bank holiday food, foodblogger, healthy summer food, potato blacken, salsa, sharing platters, summer cooking, summer dining, tortilla chip and cheese bake

So delicious there will be no leftovers!

If you’re looking for a simple, healthy and delicious sharer for the bank holiday that will impress your friends and family, then try my potato, black bean, salsa and tortilla chip bake.  Perfect for alfresco dining or an accompaniment at BBQ’s. Even young children find this dish irresistible.

I made this one with red potatoes but sweet potatoes would work just as well.

Red potatoes or sweet potatoes?

Great source of protein, fibre, folate and potassium.

Ingredients

600g red/sweet potatoes peeled and sliced into 1cm thick slices.

1 tin tomatoes

1 tin black beans

2 table spoons of red wine vinegar.

1 red onion finely diced

1/4 bag tortilla chips crushed

Handful of fresh coriander to garnish.

1 red pepper diced

chilli flakes

20 small green olives

100g grated cheddar cheese

olive/vegetable oil.

 

Red onion marinating in red wine vinegar.

Remove from oven when potatoes are golden brown.

Black beans can lower the risk of a host of chronic diseases.

Preparation method:

1. Preheat the oven to 200C.  Lie the potato slices in a large baking tray.  Drizzle with a generous amount of olive. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
2. Mix the diced red onion with the red wine vinegar and leave to marinade for 30 minutes.
3. In a bowl mix the diced red pepper, chopped tomatoes and chilli flakes to make a salsa.
4. When the potatoes are golden brown remove from the oven and leave to cool for five minutes.  Pour over the salsa and tin of black beans.
5. Crush the tortilla chips and sprinkle over with the green olives.
6. Sprinkle over grated cheese and bake in oven.
7. Bake in the oven for approx 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges of tortilla chips are golden brown in colour.
8. Remove for the oven.  Serve immediately and garnish with diced red onion and fresh coriander.

I promise this dish will not disappoint.

Baked cheese and tortilla chips – sunny bank holiday food!

Please send me recipes or stories about your favourite shares for al fresco dining.

The fresh and zesty flavours will give your guests something to talk about!