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Celebrate organic week with the best of Irish produce

Food
Posted on 13/09/2012
by Deirdre O'Shaughnessy

Organic Smoked Salmon and Cheese Frittata

Serves 4

 

Ingredients

  • 8 organic eggs
  • 2 tablesp chives, chopped
  • 1 tablesp basil, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 tablesp. olive oil
  • 50g cream cheese, diced
  • 75g organic smoked salmon, thinly sliced and chopped
  • Organic Red onion slices to garnish
  • Salad leaves and brown bread to serve

Method

Set the grill to high. Whisk the eggs with the chives, basil and seasoning.

Heat a non-stick pan with the olive oil.  Pour in the egg mixture, stir for a moment or two, allowing the liquid egg to flow on to the base of the pan.  Scatter on the cream cheese and continue cooking until the egg is almost set but still moist on top, add the

smoked salmon pieces, press on salmon lightly.

Place the pan under the hot grill to finish cooking 1-2 minutes. Cool 2-3 minutes, and then loosen edge with spatula and slide onto a large plate. Cut into wedges and serve warm. Garnish with red onion slices.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with salad leaves and brown bread.

  

Organic Burgers with Melted Cheese & Tomato Salsa

Serves 4

 

Ingredients

  • 450g minced beef or lamb
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped, sautéed in oil till golden and cooled
  • 1 tablesp. scallions, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper

Tomato Salsa  

  • 1 tablesp. chilli oil
  • Lemon juice to taste
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 16 approx. cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • 1-2 red onions, finely chopped
  • Handful chopped coriander 

Method

Mix the mince, onion, scallions and seasoning well together.  With wet hands shape into 4 burgers.  Flatten each one down with the palm of your hand until you have a nice even shape.  This way they will cook more quickly and evenly.  Keep in the fridge until ready to cook.  Grill, barbecue or cook on a black ridge pan, until fully cooked, 4-5 minutes on each side.

Meanwhile mix all the salsa ingredients together. Then place a spoonful of salsa on top of each burger and top with a slice of cheese.  Grill, or cover the barbecue or pan and continue to cook for another minute until the cheese has melted.

Serving Suggestions : 4 slices of organic cheddar 

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