HERBAL REMEDY

“Buy seasonal and local. The produce will be fresher and last longer.”
– Lisa Margan

“THIS RECIPE DEFIES ALL THE ‘RULES’ OF PASTA AND SEAFOOD, AND CHEESE AND POTATO TO BOOT. IT’S DEFINITELY ONE TO TRY.”

BLT WITH HERBY AIOLI AND CARAMELISED ONION

SERVES 6

1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp brown or white sugar
2 tsp vinegar (I used red wine vinegar)
2 tbs tomato paste
6 bacon rashers
1/2 cup (150g) mayonnaise
1/2 garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup chopped soft herbs such as chervil, tarragon and parsley
6 English muffins, halved, toasted
6 butter lettuce leaves
2 tomatoes, sliced

Heat oil in a large frypan over medium-low heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt flakes and cook, stirring, for 20 minutes or until softened and lightly golden. Add sugar, vinegar and tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, for a further 10 minutes or until caramelised and coloured. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool slightly. Wipe out pan, add bacon