Drop that recipe book and listen up fellow foodies! Here’s an elegant, visually appealing dish guaranteed to scintillate your guest’s tastebuds – brought to you by a classy lady who knows how to knock ’em dead with her culinary expertise – Jane. No not this Jane, the other Jane. You know – the one who, in an effort to round up her wayward Dinner en Blanc wannabe guests, enticed us all to participate in a gentle afternoon soiree fueled with laughter, a menu to die for, a wine or six and all under the guise of a practice run for the actual event. Seven sighs of satisfaction, a joyous chorus of ‘This one’s going straight to the Blog!’ and here it is…
Burrata with Blood Orange, Coriander Seeds and Lavender Oil
Need:
- 2tbsp olive oil
- 11/2 tsp clear runny honey
- 3/4 tsp dried lavender
- 1/2 small garlic clove, crushed
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds, toasted
- 2 blood oranges (320g) or 2 medium oranges
- 4 burrata* balls (440g)
- 5g basil or micro-basil leaves
- coarse sea salt
