POSH PICNIC RECIPES
BY T&F
Serves 3 persons
SLICED STEAK
WITH SALSA VERDE
INGREDIENTS |
For the steak
- 230g Australian striploin
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Salsa Verde
- 100g parsley
- 2 tbsp salted capers, rinsed
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 handful of coriander or basil
- 70g extra virgin olive oil
PREPARATION |
For the Steak
1. Grill the steak on both sides until it reaches your desired done-ness (Rare: 3-5 minutes; Medium: 6-9 minutes; Well done: 9-12minutes)
2. Season with salt & pepper and serve with salsa verde
For the Salsa Verde
1. Add all ingredients except olive oil to a food processor and pulse several times until a paste forms.
2. With the food processor on low speed, slowly pour in the olive oil until the mixture forms a thick sauce.
Transfer into a bowl and serve.
ROSEMARY POTATOES
INGREDIENTS |
- 200g young potatoes
- Rosemary to taste
- Wild thyme to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Dollop of butter
- Pinch of tarragon
PREPARATION |
1. Wash 200g of young potatoes in water and ice.
2. Place them in an oven tray and mix in rosemary, wild thyme, and extra virgin olive oil. The dollop of butter adds a nice touch as well.
3. Bake in an oven for 25 minutes.
4. Sprinkle a pinch of tarragon on top before serving.
BAKED PARMESAN MUSHROOMS
INGREDIENTS |
- 200g mushrooms, sliced
- Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
- Dollop of butter, melted
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Coriander, chopped, to taste
- Sweet paprika powder to taste
- 80g parmesan
PREPARATION |
1. In a baking pan, toss the mushrooms in the olive oil and butter.
2. Add all the seasonings except the parmesan cheese.
3. Bake in an oven at around 190°C for 12-15 minutes or until browned and tender, tossing occasionally.
4. Top with parmesan cheese and serve.