July, 2022

Welcome to the July edition of bare ingredients

For our readers below the equator, winter has finally arrived. New Zealand and Australia have had severe weather and flooding, making things seem even worse. It is time to enjoy those winter warmers to make everybody happy.

For those in the Northern Hemisphere, summer is here, and it is the time of plenty. That said, the illegal invasion of Ukraine has affected us in so many ways and it will have a marked impact on food prices. So it is time to be clever in what and how you cook.

We have already felt the marked increases in ingredients, and one reason for those price increases is because Ukraine is one of the largest suppliers of stables, and provides the EU with over 25% of its cereal and vegetable oil imports, and almost half of its corn.

With less spending power, we are all eating out less at expensive restaurants. So let's make fantastic dishes to enjoy at home. Not only will you impress your guests, but you will soon discover how inexpensive they are to make.

Bastille Day

For those who are French or French at heart, Bastille Day is the perfect time to celebrate by cooking a French meal. Sarah trained in Westminster College at a time when cuisine really did mean French cuisine and she had to perfect a full regime of dishes to qualify as a chef.

Here is Sarah's recipe suggestion for Bastille Day.

Lobster Bisque Herb Crusted Lemon Sole on Minted Pea and Bacon Pasta Apple Tart Tatin

Recipe Ideas

Lobster Bisque

6 Portions

Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes

Recipe

Pigeon Terrine

1 litre terrine (8-12 Portions)

Prep: 30-40 minutes plus 2 hours marinating
Cook: 1½ hours

Recipe

Stuffed Crab Claws

12 Stuffed Crab Claws

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 15 Minutes

Recipe

Spicy Flat Iron Steak

4 Portions

Prep: 15 minutes plus minimum 4-12 hours marinating
Cook: 5 minutes

Recipe

Raw Broad Bean Dip

Portions: 2-4 (the amount depends on the size of the broad beans)

Prep: 30-40 minutes

Recipe

Whole Roasted Cauliflower

4 Portions as a main or 6 if served with a selection of dishes

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 50-60 minutes

Recipe

Seasonal Recipe Ideas

Sarah's Seasonal Recipe List has been updated with great ideas, which can be found below. Also, we have the July's guide to the best seasonal produce. It is our "What to eat now" guide for those who are looking to get the most out of their local ingredients. There are Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere articles.

Northern Hemisphere

Starters, Light Dishes and Soups

Beetroot Dip Broad Bean and New Potato Tortilla Caulilini Pakoras Goats Cheese and Ricotta Stuffed Courgette Flowers Lobster Bisque Raw Broad Bean Dip Thyme and Blue Cheese Grissini

Mains

Southern Hemisphere

Starters, Light Dishes and Soups

Salad of Roast Beetroot and Jerusalem Artichokes Scallops with Herb and Pesto Butter Vegetarian Spring Rolls

Mains

Seafood

Crab Ravioli Fishermans Basket Fish Pie with Parsnip and Jerusalem Artichoke Crust John Dory on Polenta Croutons

Poultry

Pot Roasted Tarragon Chicken with Apple and Pear

Meat

Braised Chinese Spare Ribs Sausage and Root Vegetable Stew Spanish Sausage and Bean Stew with Fresh Mint

Vegetarian

Rustic Vegetable Quiche Spinach Pie Swisschard (Silverbeet) Pasta Rolls

Side Dishes

Braised Red Cabbage with Caraway Seeds Red Cabbage, Apple and Walnut Coleslaw

Desserts

Apple Bread and Butter Pudding Aromatic Apple Pie Citrus Soufflé Citrus Tart

Next issue

We are looking forward to our next edition around the end of the month, so keep you eye out for it. Also, please feel free to reach out to us about the new site. Simply pop over to Twitter or Facebook and send us a message.

Enjoy!

The bare ingredients team.