Test Post number one

Wowee What an amazing summer so far. It reminds me of the 1977 heatwave when I was young and spent long summer evenings jumping through the garden sprinkler with my brothers. I find myself, several years older running a business delivering gas bottles and products to lovely people all over the local area. I was a diehard charcoal barbecue fan from my childhood. I can still see my Dad fanning the coals with a newspaper to produce, burnt on the outside, raw on the inside sausages. I brought my first gas barbecue 5 years ago, I felt like such a traitor. But I now love it. I can finish work on a beautiful summers evening, step outside and light up, instantly. Marinated chicken that took me 5 minutes in the morning, Jersey royals on the side smothered in butter, plus salad. I am a veritable Nigella I tell you. So my friends I bring to you below one of my favourite quick recipes, to make you Nigella too.

I’m just heading out to look for a sprinkler to jump through.

P.S. If you are hosting a larger party we also hire catering barbecues.

http://www.bottledgasbournemouth.co.uk/hire-gas-barbeque

Ingredients:

675g/1½lb lean bavette or flat-iron steaks

For the Spiced Marinade:

4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped

1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped

Juice of 1 orange

Juice of 1 lemon

30ml/2tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley

45ml/3tbsp olive oil

Salt and freshly milled black pepper

For the Herb Salsa:

2 spring onions, finely chopped

15ml/1tbsp white wine vinegar

Pinch of dried chilli flakes

30ml/2tbsp freshly chopped coriander (leaves and stalks)

30ml/2tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley

Juice of ½ lime

45ml/3tbsp olive oil

Salt and freshly milled black pepper