Outward Bound Christmas Bites
Our resident chef Paul, has been kind enough to share his tips and tricks for feeding the troops this festive season!
Catering for the masses isn't easy at the best of times... throw in all the craziness of the holiday season and you've got yourself a real task!
Whether it's a small family on Christmas day, or a whole school of hungry students after a massive overnight tramp, Paul has some great recipes and tips for feeding the troops this festive season to share with you.
At OB we're all for recycling and reusing, so we've kept these recipes fairly open to encourage you to switch ingredients around with others that you have on hand, or - better yet - make use of all those party leftovers! Enjoy!
Citrus Mayonnaise
Perfect for drizzling over chargrilled or steamed asparagus!
1 whole egg
2-3 egg yolks
One tablespoon of Dijon mustard
Lemon and/or orange rind
A splash of white vinegar
Any fresh herbs you can get your hands on - Paul recommends basil, mint, fennel and coriander
Throw all ingredients in a blender and start blending while slowly adding your favourite oil. Blend until thick and creamy, then season. For all the sweet tooths out there: why not throw in a teaspoon of honey?
Sticky and Sweet Ham Glaze
Score the top of the ham in diamonds and stud each diamond with a clove. Baste in a decent amount of sweet chili sauce and brown sugar.
Hot tip: Save the ham bones and put in the freezer for winter to make a yummy ham and pea soup.
Turkey Croquettes
This is a good one for Boxing Day when you are rolling in leftovers. Paul recommends:
Fresh or leftover cooked turkey
Any thick sauce - leftover gravy is perfect
Diced vegetables - celery, carrot, leek and onion
Flour, whisked eggs and breadcrumbs for crumbing
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and roll into cylinders. Roll in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, twice over. Then either freeze for later or fry up if you are ready to serve now. Serve with a cranberry jelly.
Chunky Carrot Dip
2 cups cooked carrot
1 tablespoon toasted cumin seed
1 tablespoon of honey
200g feta cheese
Rind and juice of 1 lemon
Handful of mint
Place all ingredients in a blender and blitz. Serve with your favourite crackers or strips of pita bread.
Super easy and perfect for sharing!