Bloody Mary King Prawn Salad

As a child growing up in the 70s it was a rare treat to eat out in a restaurant. When I was lucky enough to have that treat from my parents the only thing I would ever order would be a prawn cocktail starter followed by scampi, chips and peas.
Prawn cocktail is now described as such an iconic food from the 70s. Ask anyone for a description and the information you would receive would include a glass dish for serving, shredded lettuce topped with prawns bound in the classic marie rose sauce, made basically from mixing mayonnaise and ketchup, a wedge of lemon and a dusting of paprika. Classic!
Classic, retro or 70s, however you describe it you cannot deny it still remains as popular as ever, although modern times have moved the basic style on and added twists to it.


The Iconic 70s dish Prawn Cocktail

 

 

This weeks salad at The Nook On The Square demonstrates one of these twists. True it's not a starter but a light main meal but we begin the process the same with a lettuce base. Covering the lettuce is a mixture of onion, gherkins, olives, cherry tomatoes, red peppers, celery and avocado. Amongst all this dotted around are some sauce covered King Prawns and a lovely big wedge of lemon.

A twist on the classic prawn cocktail  - Bloody Mary King Prawn Salad at The Nook On The Square

 

 

As for the twist on the Marie Rose sauce, well, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, squeeze of lemon, salt, pepper, Tabasco, and a shot of Vodka and there you have Bloody Marie Rose Sauce. We served it in a shot glass to

a. look like a drink &

b. reflect the iconic starter by using a glass for service!

  

Bloody Mary King Prawn Salad at The Nook On The Square

 

 

 

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Roasted Squash, Beetroot and Feta Salad

We've had some really good trip advisor reviews just recently.
I have wrote before about the good and bad sides of the site. Constructive criticism is always welcome to improve any business, unfortunately some people can be extremely rude and nasty.

One suggestion on a recent review was that a salad would be a welcome addition to the daily menu as most of the meals were heavy with pastry or bread,and a salad would be a lighter, healthier option.
Taking this comment on board Kate suggested a warm salad with roasted vegetables and feta.
Straight away I looked through pinterest for ideas and put together the lovely salad in the photo below.
The reviewer on trip advisor was correct, it was a great success on the menu. Many were ordered and lots of great feedback was received.

  The dish comprises of mixed leaf salad, cherry tomatoes, warm roasted squash, beetroot,and small chunks of feta. I caramelised some onion in balsamic and sugar and spread over the salad. The finishing touch of was a scattering of pomegranate seeds and roasted pine nuts.


Roasted Squash, Beetroot and Feta Warm Salad

SKYLARK FARM NEW SUMMER MENU

THERE'S SOMETHING NEW HAPPENING AT SKYLARK FARM.
Today saw the arrival of the new summer menu at the Farmhouse cafe.
Designed by Create-a-Brand  , a local marketing company, the menu has a warm feel to it with a large sunny egg on the front.
The breakfasts remain constant as always.

Skylark Farm Summer Menu

Teacakes and homemade scones are still there.

Lovely photos of the farmers breakfast and sunday roast.

Farmers Breakfast and Sunday Roast

Sandwiches now come with a flowerpot full of chunky chips and side salad.

Brie and Bacon Sandwich served with Flowerpot chips and Side Salad

And introducing the new summer salad.

Scampi Salad

Truely scrumptious in the heart of the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside. Hope to see you there soon.