Fun Monday # 127 Summertime Food
Sayre has come up with an idea to tempt the palate this week, she says:
So what I want from you is a step-by-step guide (pictures encouraged) for making your favorite summertime dish. This can be an entree, a vegetable, a casserole, or a dessert. Hopefully it will be quick and easy so we can spend August playing more and cooking less!
I wasn't sure I would be able to join in this week because I've got visitors. So what I've done is just show today's dinner and a cake I made yesterday.
I can't honestly say that these are favourites because it's the first time I've tried these recipes but I think they might become future favourites, neither are particularly summery.
Mushroom, Bacon and Leek Risotto
25 g (1oz) dried mushrooms (I used fresh)
250g (9oz) dry-cure smoked bacon, rind removed, chopped
3 leeks, chopped
300g (11 oz) Arboria rice
20g (3/4 oz) chives, chopped
25g (1oz) freshly grated Parmesan (plus extra to serve)
Method:
1 Put mushrooms in large bowl pour on 1.4 litre (2 I/2 pints) boiling water (I cooked fresh mushrooms in microwave then added water)
Leave to soak for 10 mins.
2 Meanwhile, fry bacon and leeks in large pan (no ned to add oil)- 7-8 mins until soft and brown.
3 Stir in rice, cook for 1-2 mins, then add the mushrooms and their soaking liquor. Cook at gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 mins until rice is cooked and most liquid has been absorbed.
4 Stir in the chives and grated Parmesan, then sprinkle with extra Parmesan to serve.
Lemon and Orange Cake
I used one of Beccy's recipes for this cake. If anyone likes the look of the picture and would like the recipe just let me know. I can tell you it is very light and the mixture of the orange and lemon drizzled over the top and soaking in gives a perfect flavour.Sorry this is all very rushed but if I don't get this posted it will soon be Tuesday.
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Labels: food, Fun Monday, lemon and orange cake, photos, recipe, risotto
posted by ChrisB @ 11:00 am
7 comments
7 Comments:
That risotto is a winner for sure Chris. I'd make it in a minute. Love all those "cook up" kind of dishes with rice or pasta as the base. I haven't worked with dried mushrooms but understand that they give a dish a more intense flavor. Sounds like that's more of a winter thing.
Beccy's cake looks wonderful, but don't post the recipe! Too tempting.
Oh, that cake!!! I'm sure I NEED the recipe for that one!
The risotto looks good, but the cake... Must go wipe my mouth now.
I'm coming for dinner
Sorry I missed dinner, it all looks very tasty.
I do make a lemon drizzle cake and occasionally use orange instead of lemon, but never thought to mix them. Thanks for the idea. Now I must give Lemon and lime a try one of these days!
I love a one pot dinner and your Risotto looks and sounds delish. The cake also looks very tempting to one who is watching her calories. Thanks for sharing Chris
MMMM! That cake looks yummy.
I'm not a big bacon fan - so I would probably make the risotto without it. Maybe add sausage instead?
Oh - I'm hosting Fun Monday next week. I'm trying to get my post up with the topic today.
Ok, the orange cake looks yummo, but the risotto I am not sure about. I guess it's because it contains leeks. I have never had a leek, but is on my list of "new veggies to try"!
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