Thursday Tastes Funny or Is It a Banana?

Law is nothing other than a certain ordinance of reason for the common good, promulgated by the person who has the care of the community.

Thomas Aquinas

When you see my recipe you might think well I could put this in or that in or leave that out. Well yes you could do your own thing. You might think this is too simple. If you do you're missing the point. I know lots of cooks especially at this time who think the rules are meant to be broken. Well that's okay if you know what you are doing. Most don't. Or have got so far away from the original idea so stick to the recipe and get it right first before even thinking of moving on. Perhaps you’re a rebel but this is not the cause and laws are not meant to be broken that's just naughty children.

Keep it simple might be a motto to change your life.

'Two cannibals were eating a clown – one said to the other, 'Does he taste funny to you?'

Lemon Turkey Steak Salad                                    

Serves 4 

4  Turkey Steaks , 175g

1 Iceberg Lettuce, small 

1 pk Mixed Salad Leaves 

50g Sesame Seeds    

300ml Olive Oil             

¼ Bottle Lemon Juice   

300g Honey                 

8 Cherry Tomatoes        

½ bch Spring Onions      

2 tbsp Dijon Mustard    

First of all prepare a dressing by mixing together the Olive Oil, Dijon Mustard, honey and lemon juice. You may not need all the honey so add it gradually to your own taste so that it is not too sweet. Season the dressing with a little salt and pepper. Then leave to one side until the salad is ready.

Rip up the lettuce leaves and combine in a large bowl. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and chop the spring onions finely and add to the salad leaves.

Mix the dressing into the salad leaves and divide between four small salad bowls.

Brush the turkey steaks with a little of the dressing and grill or barbecue. This should take about 10-12 minutes. Turn once to cook on both sides.

Remove from heat when cooked and place on a cutting board. Carve into slices with a sharp knife. Arrange the pieces evenly between the salad bowls then decorate with tomatoes and spring onions.

Lastly sprinkle with sesame seeds, which may be toasted if desired.

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