Quick Cucumber Pickles
Nov 1, 2007
These irresistible Chinese-style snacks may look complicated yet you can make them in about 30 minutes.
This is a recipe from my friend Barbara who died a number of years ago from breast cancer. We used to play bridge together once a week and Barbara always served these tasty snacks that were a big favourite with everyone.
Pull out one of these spicy, filling homemade roll-ups for a microwaveable lunch with a salad or serve them with rice for a hearty dinner.
Now is the time to cook liver, especially if you have lived your life in horror at the very prospect. Liver perfectly cooked is perfectly delicious. Fried until golden on the outside but still rosy and tender inside, liver is truly luscious and should become a favourite weeknight or special-occasion meat. Liver, like all variety meats, is very perishable; use on the day of purchase or by the next day at the latest.
A duo of stuffed potatoes makes an all-in-one breakfast. Cooking them and the bacon the night before makes pulling this meal together in the morning a snap. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
Rooibos tea comes from the leaves of the South African red bush. It is a refreshing, caffeine-free tea with a mahogany colour and slightly nutty flavour. Honeybush tea is similar but has a sweeter flavour.
To keep this salad crisp and fresh, top the Starter Salad with the add-ins before leaving home. Then toss with the dressing just before eating.
Although flank steak is tender enough to grill and eat right away, it's even better when you marinate it. A resealable plastic bag makes a useful transportable marinating container. Slicing across the grain and serving no more than medium-rare ensures maximum tenderness.
