Farmersgirl Kitchen: Come to a Barbeque at my Kitchen Table

Wednesday 22 July 2015

Come to a Barbeque at my Kitchen Table

It's Barbeque season and, although the weather has been rather variable, when the sun shines we love to cook and eat outside. Some hardy souls even brave the rain and wind and carry on regardless. Here are a few of the products that have arrived on my kitchen table for review and how I think they can be served as part of al fresco eating.

Let's start with some soup! "Soup at a Barbeque!" I hear you cry, well yes... ideal for those days that are not quite warm enough and also perfect to keep hunger pangs at bay while the barbie is heating up and the main event is cooking. This healthy Glorious Skinnylicious Soup is perfect to start your party. The San Antonio Fiesta is a hearty chilli sin carne with Black eye beans, Haricot beans, Black Turtle beans, and Red kidney beans. Also carrot, red pepper, basmati rice, a smoky Chipotle chilli paste, a pinch of peering at colourful floats parading past and ending the night shamelessly line-dancing in an old dancehall.

For those who prefer something a little smoother and sweeter there is New England in Autumn and it certainly doesn't taste like it has less than 1% fat. Made from roasted butternut squash with a hint of warming cumin, this soup reminds us of happening upon honesty stalls full of autumn harvests and strolling under colourful tree canopies. Kids will love this too.

Now, you can't have a barbeque without burgers. These are a little different, they are haggis burgers which I made by combining 500g of beef mince and 450g Macsween Haggis, then forming into patties. Chill and then cook in the usual way on the barbeque or fry them, cook under the grill or bake in the oven. Serve with salad, homemade coleslaw and homemade potato wedges.

To dress up your burgers, sausages or steaks you need some spicy sauce or a tasty marinade. Encona Taste Explorers have a great range of sauces and marinades provide something a little different, how often do you taste Jamaica, Korea or Morocco on the grill?

With Encona’s new marinade range, you can spice up your barbeque and bring flavour to the fire. You have a choice immersing your food in Jamaican Jerk, Korean BBQ or Moroccan Harissa.

Each marinade has been inspired by its origin, combining authentic ingredients to create three mouth-watering marinades that will make you feel like you are sunning in the Caribbean, riding a camel in North Africa or wandering through Gwangjang market.

A spicy and fragrant Moroccan paste made with a blend of chilli puree, herbs and spices; the harissa marinade adds the perfect kick to a lamb skewer.

For those who feel taste travelling to Morocco isn’t far enough, you can take your taste buds all the way to Korea. The BBQ marinade is made with a blend of gochujang spices, which can be enjoyed on beef, chicken, pork or grilled vegetables.

Alternatively, you could virtually hop across the pond to the sandy beaches of Jamaica, and enjoy a beach BBQ with a mild jerk marinade blended with scallions, hot pepper and pimento spices.

Each marinade is suitable for vegetarians and two are gluten free.

Time to get saucy with Encona Peruvian Amarillo Sauce, a blend of authentic Peruvian Amarillo chillies, roasted onion, spices and herbs creating a sweet, subtle chilli flavour with a hint of garlic – the perfect way for eager taste explorers to get their taste buds tingling without the cost of a plane ticket.

Grab your maracas and sombreros, Encona are taking us to Mexico too. Launching alongside their Peruvian sauce, they have created a Mexican Smokey Jalapeno Sauce. A delicious blend of chillies and spices gives the rich sauce a subtle smokey flavour and a warm and fruity taste to compliment your Mexican meals.

These are really versatile sauces, not just for the barbeque. I added the Moroccan Harissa Marinade to some lamb steaks and cooked for 8 hours on low in the slow cooker, throwing in a drained can of chickpeas about an hour before serving. The result was a delicious spicy tagine-style casserole served with lemon zest couscous. A big pot of this would go down well with fans of spicy food.

I have a hamper of Encona goodies including the full new range and a cute handmade World Map apron to GIVEAWAY, see bottom of this page.

And for the vegetarians attending the barbeque, I would recommend this delicious Grilled Halloumi, Red Pepper and Rocket with Wholegrain, Pearl Wheat and Quinoa, using one of the new range of Rice and Grains pouches from Uncle Ben's. They are so quick and easy, ideal when you are pushed for time and still full of flavour.

Grilled Halloumi, Red pepper and Rocket with Wholegrain, Pearl Wheat and Quinoa

Serves 2

• 1 pouch Wholegrain, Pearl Wheat and Quinoa

• A bag of rocket Salad

• Half a pack of Halloumi Cheese

• 1 Red Pepper

• Some Olive Oil

• Some Pine nuts

Heat a non-stick frying pan or griddle pan. Cut halloumi into 6-8 slices and cook quickly on each side for 2 mins until lightly tinged brown. Squeeze Wholegrain, Pearl Wheat and Quinoa pouch to separate the rice, tear 3 cms to vent, then microwave on full power for 90 seconds. Arrange rice, halloumi and salad on plate. Garnish with slices of red pepper and a few pine nuts.

This is the full range of Uncle Ben’s wholesome, great-tasting Rice and Grain varieties Perfect as a base for a healthy summer meal, each pack blends the goodness of wholegrain rice with added grains such as quinoa, wild rice or pearl wheat.

Everyone will all enjoy this Mixed Bean and 5 Wholegrains Salad and there are plenty more quick and healthy recipes on the Uncle Ben's website.

And for dessert here are a few ideas, from previous posts at Farmersgirl Kitchen, that will definitely please your guests:

1. Double Chocolate Tartlets
2. Sensational Strawberry Pavlova
3. Salted Caramel Peach Sundae
4. Chilli Lime Cupcakes

These Moose Maple Butter shortbreads are the perfect grab and go dessert, they are made to a simple shortbread recipe, the Moose Maple Butter gives them a slightly chewy,cookie texture rather than the usual crisp shortbread, the flavour of maple comes shining through, not overpowering but deliciously rich and sweet.

Moose Maple Butter contains nothing more than Pure No.1 Canadian Maple Syrup and fresh British Butter and a pinch of salt, it's great spread on toast, it's a great alternative to other sweet spreads, we loved it.

Finally treat your guests to the traditional Elizabeth Shaw Mint Crisps. This timeless recipe is made with quality dark chocolate, infused with mint oil and blended with a unique, melt-in-the-mouth honeycomb crisp.

Or you could introduce the latest mint creation from Elizabeth Shaw: Dark Chocolate Mint Thins. Delicate layers of quality dark chocolate infused with a sumptuous mint flavour, luxuriously decorated with crunchy mint sprinkles. The lightness of the chocolate with the crunchy sprinkles makes them very moreish indeed and although these are great to share with friends over a coffee, you may find you want to keep these all to yourself!

I hope you've enjoyed this little barbeque round up and remember to enter the competition (UK only) to WIN a hamper of Encona sauce and marinade goodies by completing the Rafflecopter widget below.

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I was provided with samples to review, all opinions are my own.

Labels: barbecue, barbeque, burger, Elizabeth Shaw, Encona, Glorious Skinnylicious, haggis, halloumi, Macsween, marinade, mints, Moose Maple Butter, rice and grains, sauce, Soup, Uncle Ben's

149 Comments:

At 22 July 2015 at 16:05 , Leanne Lunn said...: Ribs love them :)
At 22 July 2015 at 16:30 , Chrissie said...: I love BBQ Chicken!
At 22 July 2015 at 18:39 , Alison said...: nice selection, loving the look of the haggis burgers. I love chicken on skewers marinaded with lots of veg
At 23 July 2015 at 22:39 , Natalie Crossan said...: BBQ chicken :)
At 26 July 2015 at 08:50 , Claire said...: Turkey and Spinach Burgers - they cook great on the BBQ and also vegetable kebabs :-)
At 26 July 2015 at 09:51 , Lucy Bakingqueen74 said...: Chicken thighs are great but there is always the worry whether they are cooked!!
At 26 July 2015 at 14:59 , olivia280177 said...: Lamb with a homemade mint pesto
At 26 July 2015 at 16:16 , Unknown said...: Chicken, and I love barbecued corn on the cob!
At 26 July 2015 at 16:20 , Kathi Spencer said...: Love BBQ ribs
At 26 July 2015 at 16:26 , monkeyme said...: bbq peppers
At 26 July 2015 at 16:28 , Liz Doody said...: Homemade burgers!
At 26 July 2015 at 16:30 , lozzle said...: a juicy steak
At 26 July 2015 at 16:55 , John Tingay said...: Kebabs are my BBQ favourites
At 26 July 2015 at 17:00 , Jean Bolsover said...: Oh, it has to be chicken
At 26 July 2015 at 17:01 , lia sturman said...: i love bbq ribs :)
At 26 July 2015 at 17:04 , Becky Yeomans said...: CHORIZO on a bbq! omg its delicious!!
At 26 July 2015 at 17:04 , pate-ci0 said...: Chicken skewers
At 26 July 2015 at 17:05 , Anonymous said...: Homemade gluten free spicy burgers..Mmmmm
At 26 July 2015 at 17:10 , clairebears30 said...: BBQ Chicken! is my fave <3
At 26 July 2015 at 17:20 , Sarah Laycock said...: Honey glazed ribs without any semblance of doubt!
At 26 July 2015 at 17:21 , jadring said...: I love lightly done salmon
At 26 July 2015 at 17:32 , jane davis said...: I love food!!! would love to try all!!!
At 26 July 2015 at 17:34 , Linda said...: I love vegetarian sausages
and many red cranberries with it,
but the best for me,
its got to be,
barbequed burgers and onions with it
is barbequed
At 26 July 2015 at 17:52 , Anonymous said...: Homemade burgers @bexallum
At 26 July 2015 at 18:03 , mummy24 said...: sausages!

Ashleigh
At 26 July 2015 at 18:04 , Unknown said...: I know that it's really traditional, but I really love Cumberland sausages :)
At 26 July 2015 at 18:09 , nutunit said...: Sausages
At 26 July 2015 at 18:11 , Unknown said...: BBQ Chicken drumsticks
At 26 July 2015 at 18:19 , Laura nice said...: BBQ Ribs! :)
At 26 July 2015 at 18:25 , Sknipe said...: Can't beat a classic beef burger.
At 26 July 2015 at 18:25 , BarrieB said...: Pork chops with veggie kebabs.
At 26 July 2015 at 18:51 , Mary Chez said...: BBQ Chicken
At 26 July 2015 at 18:55 , Serendipity said...: My favourite is sausages.
At 26 July 2015 at 19:19 , Sharon Hopkinson said...: Grilled corn on the cob :-)
At 26 July 2015 at 19:23 , Kate said...: Definitely the simple barbecued sausage sandwich!
At 26 July 2015 at 19:28 , Unknown said...: Chicken drumsticks
At 26 July 2015 at 19:30 , winnie said...: rack of lamb
At 26 July 2015 at 19:30 , Unknown said...: I love lamb and halloumi kebabs, so good!
At 26 July 2015 at 19:54 , Ali Johnson said...: Vegetable burgers
At 26 July 2015 at 19:57 , Unknown said...: Trout, with garlic butter inside
At 26 July 2015 at 20:00 , Elizabeth Hinds said...: I love minted lamb burgers :)
At 26 July 2015 at 20:03 , Caroline said...: Corn on the cobs with a honey, chilli and balsamic marinade.
At 26 July 2015 at 20:03 , Lynsey Buchanan said...: Cheeseburgers
At 26 July 2015 at 20:07 , angep1969 said...: Whole Herb & Lemon stuffed salmon :-)
At 26 July 2015 at 20:35 , Unknown said...: Burgers
At 26 July 2015 at 20:56 , Unknown said...: I love sweet chill ribs yum yum
At 26 July 2015 at 21:06 , Crown86 said...: Mint Lamb Chops
At 26 July 2015 at 21:15 , Unknown said...: My favourite BBQ food is a minted lamb burger - yum
At 26 July 2015 at 21:15 , Unknown said...: burgers!
At 26 July 2015 at 21:46 , Edward Guerreiro said...: Sardines.
At 26 July 2015 at 22:06 , Kim Neville said...: Chicken, peppers and onion kebabs
At 26 July 2015 at 22:07 , Jacqui Kean said...: Marinated shoulder of lamb
At 26 July 2015 at 23:03 , Paul said...: Chicken drumsticks!
At 26 July 2015 at 23:05 , Unknown said...: Salmon and houlumi grilled bbq
At 26 July 2015 at 23:18 , Emily C said...: Burgers all the way.
At 26 July 2015 at 23:42 , hanna lambert said...: It has to be a classic, big, meaty hot dog for me!
At 27 July 2015 at 00:13 , lyn burgess said...: I love spatchcocked chicken, it cooks evenly and doesn't dry out.
At 27 July 2015 at 01:42 , girl_upnorth said...: ooo has to be grilled halloumi
At 27 July 2015 at 07:08 , philiboy said...: Salmon - goes lovely
At 27 July 2015 at 07:20 , Unknown said...: chicken and prawn skewers with spice
At 27 July 2015 at 09:41 , sunshinewey said...: salmon pittas
At 27 July 2015 at 09:53 , Andrew Hindley said...: Beefburgers and Onions
At 27 July 2015 at 10:11 , pauline hill said...: bbq ribs LOVE THEM
At 27 July 2015 at 10:47 , lynn lewer said...: sweet chilli chicken kebabs
At 27 July 2015 at 11:02 , C Kennedy said...: Halloumi, pepper and mushroom skewers with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and oregano
At 27 July 2015 at 11:21 , hg94 said...: BBQ Chicken drumsticks
At 27 July 2015 at 11:37 , helen tovell said...: thai sweet chilli chicken kebabs
At 27 July 2015 at 15:38 , geezerbird44 said...: Satay chicken
At 27 July 2015 at 16:24 , Unknown said...: Lamb and Mint burgers or Chicken and Halloumi Kebabs.
At 27 July 2015 at 16:44 , no name said...: BBQ Pork ribs
At 27 July 2015 at 23:11 , Leanne W said...: Love BBQ ribs - leanne w
At 27 July 2015 at 23:47 , Unknown said...: Minted lamb chops!
At 27 July 2015 at 23:59 , Jodie Holyoake said...: Chicken Drumsticks!
At 28 July 2015 at 12:01 , Unknown said...: Sausages every time!
At 28 July 2015 at 13:09 , Unknown said...: Marinated spare ribs are my absolute faves! x
At 28 July 2015 at 19:14 , Anonymous said...: Chicken wings

~ Anthony G
At 28 July 2015 at 20:05 , Lola888 said...: Chicken satay skewers
At 28 July 2015 at 21:42 , Milly said...: A classic cheeseburger with plenty of onions!
At 29 July 2015 at 14:33 , clairdownham said...: garlic mushrooms and steak
At 29 July 2015 at 19:53 , Clare said...: beef and onion burgers
At 30 July 2015 at 09:28 , mister_steven said...: I like a big stack of BBQ ribs :)
At 30 July 2015 at 12:47 , Unknown said...: chicken burgers
At 30 July 2015 at 19:21 , Sarah said...: BBQ chicken
At 31 July 2015 at 19:10 , Unknown said...: garlic prawns
At 31 July 2015 at 21:40 , marylegs23 said...: chicken or salmon with a sticky sweet sauce
At 31 July 2015 at 21:42 , dorsetsgem said...: vegetable kebab skewers
At 1 August 2015 at 10:34 , Amyjbeckett said...: Love prawn skewers
At 1 August 2015 at 13:48 , Anonymous said...: Sausages
At 1 August 2015 at 18:06 , katie skeoch said...: BBQ salmon is very tasty
At 2 August 2015 at 00:59 , Rich Tyler said...: Salmon or Chicken :)
At 2 August 2015 at 08:34 , Kristy Brown said...: Chinese chicken
At 2 August 2015 at 19:03 , rugmaker said...: Sausages
At 2 August 2015 at 19:48 , Unknown said...: Chicken and Pineapple Skewers x
At 2 August 2015 at 20:14 , krnries said...: I love chicken drumsticks with dips :)
At 2 August 2015 at 20:27 , Kat Allinson said...: Bratwurst
At 2 August 2015 at 21:50 , Allan Smith said...: BBQ Ribs :D
At 2 August 2015 at 22:24 , Jo W said...: A nice, thick, juicy burger
At 2 August 2015 at 23:00 , Dee McNicol said...: Grilled Hallumi!
At 3 August 2015 at 10:53 , Melanie Southey-Hill said...: King prawn and veg skewers :)
At 3 August 2015 at 11:21 , Alison MacDonald said...: Peri-Peri Chicken :)
At 3 August 2015 at 11:33 , Doodygirl said...: BBQ steak
At 3 August 2015 at 12:40 , Unknown said...: Sausages
At 3 August 2015 at 13:13 , jaybopoo said...: bbq ribs
At 3 August 2015 at 13:29 , emily13 said...: minted lamb
At 3 August 2015 at 13:46 , Danielle Graves said...: chicken and king prawn skewers
At 3 August 2015 at 14:01 , mellysocks said...: hotdogs
At 3 August 2015 at 14:03 , Anonymous said...: I love a lovely thick Beef burger well cooked with loads of brown sauce ...Barbara M
At 3 August 2015 at 14:15 , Janice said...: I'm so impressed by some of the delicious BBQ choices you are making - Good Luck everyone.
At 3 August 2015 at 15:16 , Diana said...: I love BBQ ribs :)
At 3 August 2015 at 15:47 , ali thorpe said...: Corn on the cob, with plenty of butter, black pepper and a few chilli flakes :)
At 3 August 2015 at 15:54 , Kelly Hooper said...: BBQ chicken
At 3 August 2015 at 16:59 , Sophia said...: Grilled salmon marinated in chilli and lime juice
At 3 August 2015 at 17:31 , Katherine Graham said...: Vegetable and halloumi skewers
At 3 August 2015 at 18:06 , Joanne said...: Juicy burgers
At 3 August 2015 at 18:52 , donna l jones said...: ribs
At 3 August 2015 at 19:25 , Bextow said...: Homemade beef burgers, yummy
At 3 August 2015 at 19:37 , Jenny Jones said...: Cajun Chicken mmm
At 3 August 2015 at 19:38 , Unknown said...: Cumberland sausages
At 3 August 2015 at 19:44 , Paul Nichol said...: Homemade Burgers
At 3 August 2015 at 20:13 , Heather Simpson said...: good old sausages
At 3 August 2015 at 20:21 , Unknown said...: BBQ Chicken drumsticks
At 3 August 2015 at 20:29 , rugby76 said...: Sweet chilli chicken thighs.
At 3 August 2015 at 20:59 , Emma Nixon said...: Minty marinated chicken
At 3 August 2015 at 21:42 , Abby P said...: Cheeseburger - a classic for a reason!
At 3 August 2015 at 21:42 , Abby P said...: Cheeseburger - a classic for a reason!
At 3 August 2015 at 21:54 , Emmamaryd said...: Burgers
At 3 August 2015 at 21:55 , Emmamaryd said...: Burgers
At 3 August 2015 at 21:58 , Victoria said...: marinated chicken and red pepper sweet chilli skewers
At 3 August 2015 at 22:02 , Robyn Clarke said...: Chicken skewers
At 3 August 2015 at 22:11 , Nicolette Walker said...: Chicken and prawn skewers
At 3 August 2015 at 22:24 , WeeWillieWilkie said...: Pork belly
At 3 August 2015 at 23:24 , Unknown said...: Spatchcock chicken
At 4 August 2015 at 00:02 , Anonymous said...: king prawn
At 4 August 2015 at 00:12 , Kelly Smith said...: Marinaded chicken!
At 4 August 2015 at 01:49 , TuesdayAt7 said...: I have a pizza oven attachment that goes on the top of my kettle barbecue. So my fav bbq food is smokey, crispy, barbecued pizza. Current fav topping is chargrilled chicken, roquito peppers and chillies.
At 4 August 2015 at 08:38 , ryanmia02 said...: BBQ Chicken
At 4 August 2015 at 08:56 , Maria Jane Knight said...: I love chicken skewers with cherry tomatoes and peppers
At 4 August 2015 at 09:51 , Unknown said...: bananas with flake and cream wrapped in foil
At 4 August 2015 at 09:56 , hazel rush said...: Can't beat hallumi cheese on the bbq!
At 4 August 2015 at 10:34 , Mrs Broomfield said...: Sweet chilli vegetable skewers.
At 4 August 2015 at 10:46 , George Worboys Wright said...: Prawn & vegetable skewers with a tasty glaze!
At 4 August 2015 at 10:59 , sweetnuttydogs said...: I personally love a cheese burger !
At 4 August 2015 at 12:04 , Lucy camilla said...: Can't resist some ribs!
At 4 August 2015 at 14:07 , Unknown said...: Steak yum
At 4 August 2015 at 15:42 , tracey olver said...: chicken drumsticks in a bbq sauce marinade
At 4 August 2015 at 17:34 , Cat1980uk said...: Veggie kebabs
At 4 August 2015 at 17:55 , chigo said...: lamb kebabs
At 4 August 2015 at 21:58 , Judith Luscombe said...: Chinese flavoured pork
At 4 August 2015 at 23:03 , Lesley Bradley said...: I love beef sausages

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