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Post by minesamojito on Oct 19, 2012 20:34:42 GMT
There are so many wonderful possibilities in the garden at this time of the year, just before the first frosts of the year hits, there’s still an abundance of vegetables, I like to make sure I make the most of these last offerings, and for me this usually makes the perfect opportunity for a traybake, easy weekend food at its best. I’m not going to tell you specifics to use, just have a look around the garden and see what is available, mine contained chicken thighs that I’d browned in the pan, shallots, garlic, a courgette that had been discovered in it’s marrowlike glory, some mirabelle plums, chunks of green tomato, some parboiled potatoes, a few baby plum tomatoes. Drizzled with olive oil, some fresh chopped herbs and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. You can leave out the chicken if you want a vegetarian version. I cooked this in a medium hot oven 180 degC, or wonderful cooked in a wood oven or on a hot BBQ for 30-40 mins, turning a couple of times, until everything is slightly caramelised on the edges, and soft and slightly sticky. I usually pop a couple of lemon wedges in for the last 10 minutes. You can drizzle with balsamic vinegar when it comes out of the oven, and add cubes of crumbly feta as well if you have them. We enjoyed ours with chunks of homemade bread and a glass of Rose wine. Cheers Marcus
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Post by h12rpo on Oct 20, 2012 8:44:18 GMT
You found chicken thighs in your garden Bloody hell! ;D
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Post by cannyfradock on Oct 20, 2012 9:29:31 GMT
Marcus
You come up with some cracking ideas. Going to copy your lead and try this on Sunday. The lemon wedges sound strange but shall give them a go.
Terry
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Post by minesamojito on Oct 20, 2012 11:08:39 GMT
Thanks guys, yes many chicken thighs in our garden, they are called chickens though these were foraged from a local butcher.... Glad you like it Terry, makes for a great easy lunch, the lemon wedges are great, squeeze them over the top once cooked. I always stuff my roast chicken with half a lemon, so not that strange? Let me know what you think mate. Cheers Marcus
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Post by rivergirl on Oct 20, 2012 17:59:13 GMT
Also nice with pears or apples, I love tray bakes and as ever Marcus your photo is brilliant
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Post by minesamojito on Oct 21, 2012 5:56:00 GMT
yes absolutely, I love putting little flavour surprises in mine, the mirabelle plums worked perfectly here. Cheers Marcus
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