thread: What are you having for tea tonight in this hot weather?

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    Lamb fillets (cooked in the frying pan for about 5 mins but you could do on the BBQ) with an asparagus, feta, beetroot and avocado salad with a lemon, mint, garlic dressing.

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    44 in Adelaide today, so tonight we are cheating. Cold BBQ chook and salads!!

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    Thats not cheating It sounds divine!

    We'll be having prawns I think, as last night I had salt & pepper squid salad.

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    oohhh cai i love salt and pepper squid ..... yum!!

    kat cold chook sounds great!!!

    were having risotto, its one in the microwave....bad i know but at least i dont need to heat the house!! hope it tastes ok!!


    Leek, mushroom & bacon risotto

    Preparation Time 15 - 30 minutes

    Cooking Time 25 minutes

    Ingredients (serves 4)
    1 tbs olive oil
    1 leek, pale section only, washed, dried, thinly sliced
    2 garlic cloves, crushed
    3 bacon rashers, rind removed, cut into thin strips
    295g (1 1/3 cups) arborio rice
    1L (4 cups) salt-reduced chicken stock
    300g cup mushrooms, thinly sliced
    70g (1 cup) shredded parmesan
    100g baby spinach leaves
    Fresh thyme sprigs, to serve
    Method
    Place the oil, leek and garlic in a 3L (12-cup) capacity microwave-safe bowl. Cook, uncovered, on high/800watts/ 100% for 3 minutes or until the leek softens. Add the bacon and cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes or until the bacon softens.
    Add the rice and stir until well combined. Add the stock and stir until well combined. Cover with 2 layers of plastic wrap and cook on high/800watts/100% for 5 minutes. Cook, covered, on Medium/500watts/50% for 7 minutes.
    Add the mushroom to the rice mixture and stir until well combined. Cover with 2 layers of plastic wrap and cook on medium/500watts/50% for 7 minutes or until the rice is just tender. Add the parmesan and spinach, and stir until well combined. Set aside, covered, for 10-15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
    Divide the risotto among serving bowls and top with thyme sprigs to serve.

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    AJP - that risotto sounds delish!

    steak, salad & some sort of potatoes for us i think

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    BBQ sausages and salad here.. not very exciting but quick and easy!

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    pan-fried gnocchi with mushrooms and sage.