Spicy New Zealand Mussels, Gourmet Sandwiches

Recipes.

Spicy New Zealand Mussels		Serves 12
12 New Zealand Mussels
Marinade
3 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2	tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/2	teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2	red chilli, finely chopped

Scrub exterior of mussels with a washing brush to remove any grains. Place in a shallow bowl.

Combine all ingredients of marinade together and pour over mussels. Try pouring a little marinade in the opening of each mussel. Allow to stand for 15 minutes.

Pre-heat BBQ Grill on heat setting 11. Cook mussels for 10 minutes, turning regularly. Increase temperature to the SuperSear setting, and move mussels to cook on the flat hotplate. Cook for a further 5 minutes or until mussels start to open slightly.

Gourmet Sandwiches	Serves 2
4 rashers bacon

2 small chicken breasts

1/2 avocado, sliced thinly Cos lettuce, washed Mayonnaise

6 thick bread slices, crust removed and toasted

Spread

20g softened butter

1 clove crushed garlic } combined Pre-heat BBQ Grill on heat setting 13.

Grill chicken breast until tender, about 7-10 minutes each side. When cooked, chop or shred into pieces. Meanwhile, remove rind from bacon and place bacon on flat hotplate. Cook until crisp.

To assemble sandwiches

Use 3 slices of bread for each sandwich. Spread each slice with a little butter/garlic spread.

Place shredded chicken, avocado slices, bacon and lettuce on the bottom piece of bread. Top with a little mayonnaise and second slice of bread.

Repeat procedure again and top with third slice of bread.

Cut in half, placing 2 toothpicks on each side of the bread to hold ingredients together while cutting.

Recipes.