Gasp, this heat. I’m not looking to lift a finger, let alone turn on the stove, are you? Rest easy with these recipes for no heat, no fuss, and totally delicious meals to keep the whole family happy.
Chicken & lemon myrtle mayo sandwiches & fresh prawns
Serves 4
Mayonnaise
- 1 cup whole-egg mayonnaise
- 2 tsp of 1.6mm cut dried lemon myrtle
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- Juice of half a lemon
- Flake sea salt, black pepper
- 2 cooked chicken breasts (from a roast chicken)
- 1/2 cup combined flat leaf parsley and dill, roughly chopped
- 4 slices sourdough
- 1 head cos lettuce, leaves washed and trimmed
- 12 cooked tiger prawns, peeled
- 2 tsp of 1.6mm cut dried lemon myrtle
- 2 Tbsp sea salt flakes
- 1 lemon cut into wedges, to serve
For the mayonnaise, mix all the ingredients together and lightly season to taste.
Slice the chicken breast, place into a bowl, add the parsley, half the mayonnaise and adjust the seasoning to taste.
Grill or toast the sourdough then spread a little mayonnaise on each slice. Top with some of the cos leaves and then spoon the chicken on top.
Place the remaining mayonnaise into a small bowl to serve with the prawns and lemon wedges.
Combine the lemon myrtle and salt and sprinkle a pinch over the sandwiches and prawns. Voila! Ready to serve.
Watermelon feta & rocket salad
Serves 4
- 2 cups watermelon pieces (5cm cubes)
- 180g Greek-style sharp feta, cut into 2.5cm cubes
- Half a red onion, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups rocket leaves
- 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes
- 3 Tbsp balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Simply add the watermelon, feta, onion, rocket, chilli flakes and Birch & Waite balsamic vinaigrette dressing to a large bowl. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
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