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What to eat in August!
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Hello there my friend,
Yesterday was Tu B'Av - the Jewish festival of LOVE! I hope your day was filled with friendship, affection, and maybe even romance π₯°
Shabbat recipe of the week - Summer pea and bean salad
This gorgeous salad just shouts SUMMER! It's fresh, verdant, and full of delicious flavours. You can make it all peas, all beans, or a mixture, and you'll love the crunchy radishes, fresh dill and delicious citrussy dressing. You can also add a handful of pea shoots if you happen to have them. So fresh and tasty!
It's just a couple of days until August (already, so soon!) so this week I'm looking ahead to all the fresh and delicious produce that the new month brings. I'm looking forward to:
Fruitsβ Blackberries, Blackcurrants, Cherries π, Damsons, Greengages π, Plums, Raspberries, Redcurrants and Strawberries π. Plus early varieties of apples π and pears π and other 'Autumn' fruits.
Take a trip to your local market, farm shop or greengrocer to find the best selection.
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Delicious Summer recipes for August
It's almost too easy to make delicious dishes at this time of year, as fresh, flavoursome produce is just so abundant. Here are some simple ideas to make the most of your favourites.
βStrawberry cucumber and spinach saladβ A fresh and summery salad that's sweet, savoury, crunchy, tender and crisp! The strawberries add a pop of colour and flavour that can't be beat.
βCaramelised onion and aubergine dipβ This savoury and rich aubergine dip is easy to make from just five ingredients. It's great for spreading or scooping, and makes terrific sandwiches too.
βCreamy courgette puff pastry tartβ Layer ready-rolled pastry with seasoned cream cheese and thinly sliced courgettes for a sensational low-effort dinner.
βRoasted red pepper pasta sauceβ This vibrant, creamy, plant-based sauce is so simple to make, and has a fabulous flavour. Serve with your favourite pasta for an easy family meal.
βIsraeli red cabbage saladβ I could eat a mountain of this simple Israeli-style salad. It's crunchy, tangy, and goes with just about everything.
βTomato, green bean and lemon sole traybakeβ Fresh fish and tasty veg cooked together in just 20 minutes. A quick, nutritious weeknight dinner that's full of flavour.
βBlackberry and apple crumble cakeβ A moist, delicious, fruity cake that's sturdy enough for picnics and packed lunches. Use foraged hedgerow blackberries - or just grab a punnet from the shops!
βIndividual mini berry cheesecakesβ Perfect summertime puddings! A fruity berry cheesecake layer, topped with plain cheesecake and a swirl of intense berry syrup.
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Shabbat Shalom
Now that we're almost in August, it won't be long before we're thinking about the High Holydays...π³ So let's make the most of these last few carefree weeks of Summer, and enjoy every relaxing moment!
Here's wishing you a wonderful Shabbat. Shabbat Shalom - Good Shabbos! - to one and all. May Shabbat and the coming week bring us peace, health, happiness and many blessings and good things.
With love, Helen x.
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