Lamb Burger

This is adapted from Jamie Oliver's Botham Burger recipe from the Naked Chef cookbook. As usual with Jamie's dishes, these burgers (here, I used lamb instead of beef) are delicious and a firm favourite!

Ingredients:

1 lb or 400g of good quality minced lamb
1 red onion, diced finely
2-3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 large egg
1-2 handfuls of fresh breadcrumbs
1 Tbs coriander seeds, crushed
1 Tbs cumin seeds, crushed
1 Tbs dijon mustard
1 large handful of parsley, chopped finely
Salt and pepper

Method:

Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celcius.
In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together.
Take a handful of the mix and shape into a pattie.
This mixture usually makes 10 patties, depending on the size of each one.
Arrange the patties on a tray and place in oven.
Cook until patties are brown and cooked through.
Serve with parsnip chips, baguettes and salad.

Tip: To release the flavour of the coriander and cumin, it's best to grill the seeds in a pan, then crush them either with pestle and mortar or a spice grinder. Be careful not to burn them or they will taste bitter.

Spaghetti with Tilapia Fish and Roasted Tomatoes

This is a very easy and delicious fish pasta dish that can be prepared in advance, by that I mean pan-frying the fish beforehand, and cooked in 15 mins. Ideal for a quick meal or even a starter.

Spaghetti with Tilapia Fish and Roasted Tomatoes 
(serves 4)

Ingredients:

3 fillets of tilapia fish, or any white/pink fish
6 medium tomatoes, or 12 cherry tomatoes preferably
4 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
Dried red chillies, chopped
A handful of parsley, chopped
Olive oil
Spaghetti for 4

Method:

Heat 2-3 tbs vegetable oil in a non-stick pan and fry the fish on both sides until golden. Always fry fish skin side down first then turn over. Let it cool for a bit and then break into small pieces. Set aside.
Cut the tomatoes in chunks. If using cherry tomatoes, cut in half. Place them flat on an oven-proof dish. Drizzle with olive oil and grill tomatoes until the skin becomes brownish.
While the tomatoes are cooking, boil the spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat pan and add 1-2 tbs olive oil. Add the sliced garlic and once they start to brown, add the chillies. Mix in the fish. Remove the tomatoes from the grill and add to the pan. Then add the parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Finish off by adding the spaghetti and give the whole thing a good toss.
Turn the heat off and serve.