Prawn Chawanmushi

Prawn Chawanmushi

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Kombu (dried kelp), 1 sheet
Warm water, 500ml
Large prawns, 6, peeled, heads and tails reserved
Dried shiitake mushroom, 1
Mirin, 1 tbsp
Soy sauce, 1 tbsp, plus a splash extra
Eggs, 4
Sake, 1 tsp
Caster sugar, ½ tsp
Shelled edamame, ¼ cup
Fresh salmon roe, to serve

Method

To make dashi, add kombu to warm water and let it infuse over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove kombu. Add prawn heads and tails, mirin, dried shiitake mushroom, and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer, ensuring it does not boil, and let cook for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

Crack eggs into a bowl. The ratio is two eggs per cup of dashi. Add sake, caster sugar, and a splash of soy sauce, then whisk to combine. Pour two cups of dashi into the egg mixture, straining as you add it to ensure a smooth custard.

Place a few ramekins into a bamboo or metal steamer. Add peeled prawns to the bottom, followed by edamame and shiitake mushrooms. Ladle in the custard mixture to cover the base ingredients. Top with a butterflied prawn and a few edamame. Cover the ramekins with lids or foil and steam for 12 to 15 minutes until just set. Serve warm, topped with fresh salmon roe.

Envy Apple Fennel Salad with Pan Seared Pork Chop

Envy Apple Fennel Salad with Pan Seared Pork Chop

Recipe by Brent Draper

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 Envy apple, thinly sliced
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
⅓ cup parsley, roughly chopped
¼ cup pomegranate seeds
⅓ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
1 lemon, halved
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 bone-in Coles pork loin chops
Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
Coles salt and black pepper

Method

Preheat the BBQ to medium heat. Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and grill for 4–5 minutes on one side. Flip and cook for another few minutes until cooked through. Set aside to rest.

Place the lemon halves, flesh side down, onto the BBQ and cook until caramelised. Squeeze the juice into a small jar, add the extra virgin olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Shake well to create a vinaigrette and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the fennel, apple, celery, parsley, pomegranate seeds, and walnuts. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss to coat.

Slice the pork off the bone and cut into thin slices. Arrange the salad on a serving plate, top with the sliced pork, and finish with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano.

Cucumber & Goats Cheese Salad

Cucumber & Goats Cheese Salad

Recipe by Louis Tikaram

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 cucumber
2 tbsp Squeaky Gate white balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp Coles wholegrain mustard
1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
2 tbsp olive brine
3 tbsp Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 cup Coles kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
Fresh parsley, chopped
200g Coles goats cheese, crumbled
Roasted pepitas, for garnish

Method

To make the dressing; in a bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, whole seed mustard, pomegranate molasses, olive brine, and extra virgin olive oil. Mix well, then add a splash more balsamic vinegar to taste. Season with sea salt and black pepper.

Grab the cucumber again and slice it into rounds. In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced cucumber, olives, and a pinch of salt. Toss in some freshly chopped parsley for added flavour.

To serve, place the cucumber and olive mixture on a serving plate. Drizzle the dressing over the top, ensuring everything is coated nicely.

Crumble the goat cheese over the salad, then add a bit more dressing if desired. Finish by sprinkling with roasted pepitas and additional parsley for garnish. Season with more sea salt and black pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Bacon & Cider Braised Cabbage

Bacon & Cider Braised Cabbage

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

1 small green cabbage, cut into wedges
200g bacon, diced
1 onion, finely sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbs Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil
1 tbs Norco Unsalted Butter, plus extra for finishing
½ cup cider
½ cup Coles vegetable Stock
1 tsp Coles sea salt, plus more to taste
1 tbs Coles baby capers
2 sprigs thyme, leaves picked
1 bunch chives, finely chopped
½ bunch parsley, finely chopped

Method

Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until golden and crisp.

Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook until softened. Pour in the olive oil, add a pinch of salt, and stir to combine.

Cut the cabbage into wedges and place them into the pan. Allow to caramelise, then add the butter. Let it cook for a few minutes until golden brown.

Pour in the cider and vegetable stock. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the cabbage is tender and deeply caramelised.

Scoop the cabbage onto a serving plate. Sprinkle over the capers, parsley, and chives. Season with sea salt and finish with an extra knob of butter.

Crispy Cabbage Salad with Honey Citrus Dressing

Crispy Cabbage Salad with Honey Citrus Dressing

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil 2 tbs
Sesame oil 2 tbs
Coles honey 1 tbs
Coles hot english Mustard 2 tsp
Juice of 1 orange
Coles sea salt to taste
½ head cabbage, finely shredded
4 radishes, thinly sliced
3 spring onions, sliced
¼ cup almonds, toasted and roughly chopped
½ cup crispy noodles

Method

In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil, honey, hot english mustard, orange juice, and sea salt until well combined.

Place shredded cabbage in a large bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss to coat.

Add sliced radish and spring onions, then gently stir through.

To serve, arrange the dressed cabbage on a plate. Top with extra radish slices, toasted almonds, and crispy noodles.

Drizzle with a little extra extra virgin olive oil before serving. Enjoy!

Tomato & Artichoke Spaghetti

Tomato & Artichoke Spaghetti

Recipe by Brent Draper

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

1 packet of San Remo spaghetti
Fresh parsley, to garnish
1 packet Perino tomatoes, halved
1 jar artichoke hearts (280g), drained
½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
1 lemon, zest and juice
3 garlic cloves
Coles salt and pepper
Extra virgin olive oil

Method

Bring a pot of water to the boil and cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions.

Meanwhile, place the artichoke hearts, Parmigiano Reggiano, lemon zest, garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper into a food processor. Blitz until creamy.

In a medium pan, lightly cook the halved Perino tomatoes until warmed through, then set aside. In the same pan, add the artichoke paste and stir over low heat.

Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain and add it to the pan with the artichoke paste. Toss together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve the desired consistency. Add the tomatoes back into the pan and mix well.

Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and finish with an extra grating of Parmigiano Reggiano. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Red Pesto & Yoghurt Pan Fried Potato Salad

Red Pesto & Yoghurt Pan Fried Potato Salad

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
1kg red royal potatoes, boiled until tender, then drained and allowed to steam and cool
Extra virgin olive oil
Coles sea salt
¼ cup blanched almonds, roasted
1 red capsicum, charred and peeled
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli, seeds removed
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
¼ cup olive oil
1 cup Jalna Organic Biodynamic Dairy Yoghurt
Fried rosemary leaves
¼ bunch parsley, chopped

Method

Heat a layer of olive oil in a large frypan. Add the potatoes, season with sea salt, and cook until golden and crispy all over.

In a mortar and pestle, crush the almonds with a pinch of salt into a loose paste. Add the garlic, red capsicum and chilli, then pound into a pesto texture. Mix in the parmesan and olive oil until combined.

In a large bowl, mix the pesto with yoghurt. Add the pan-fried potatoes and toss to coat.

Serve on a platter, topped with fried rosemary and chopped parsley.

Grilled Cos & Tonnato Sauce

Grilled Cos & Tonnato Sauce

Recipe by Brent Draper

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients
½ cup Coles mayonnaise
1 tbs Coles baby capers, drained
3 anchovy fillets
1 can tuna in olive oil, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
½ tsp Coles sea salt
½ tsp Coles black pepper
½ tsp chilli flakes
½ small red onion, finely sliced
2 tbs Squeaky Gate olive oil
2 heads Coles cos lettuce, halved

Method

In a blender, combine tuna, baby capers, garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blitz until smooth and creamy. Taste—it should be salty and rich.

Drizzle the cut sides of the cos lettuce with olive oil and season with salt.

Place onto a hot grill, cut-side down, and cook until slightly charred. Drizzle with a little more olive oil.

Transfer to a serving plate, fanning the leaves slightly. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice, spoon over the tonnato sauce, and finish with chilli flakes and finely sliced red onion.

Sesame & Herb Crusted Salmon with Fennel & Radish Salad

Sesame & Herb Crusted Salmon with Fennel & Radish Salad

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes

Ingredients

2 Huon salmon steaks skin on
½ cup sesame seeds
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup parsley finely chopped
Zest of 1 lemon
Coles sea salt to taste
Coles black pepper to taste
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 fennel bulb thinly sliced
Fennel fronds chopped
4 radishes thinly sliced
2 cups mixed salad leaves
Juice of 1 lemon

Method

Remove the skin from the salmon steaks. In a bowl, combine sesame seeds, panko breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a plate and coat the salmon on all sides.

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the salmon and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Sear the edges to ensure even cooking.

Meanwhile, in a salad bowl, combine fennel fronds, radishes, and mixed salad leaves. Add thinly sliced fennel, lemon juice, salt, and extra virgin olive oil. Toss to combine.

To serve, place the salad on a plate and top with the cooked salmon. Enjoy!

Harissa, Chorizo, Tomato & Chickpeas with Yogurt & Pitta

Harissa, Chorizo, Tomato & Chickpeas with Yogurt & Pitta

Recipe by Louis Tikaram

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

3 tbs Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 medium onion, chopped
1 Spanish chorizo, casing removed, chopped
1 tsp Coles sea salt
1 can chickpeas, drained
¼ cup Al'Fez harissa
1 can whole peeled tomatoes
½ cup Jalna Organic Biodynamic Dairy Yoghurt
2 tbs Coles dried oregano
Coles black pepper
Toasted pita

Method

Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a fry pan over medium heat. Cook the onion until translucent. Add the chopped chorizo and cook until the fat starts to render, around 5–8 minutes, until you can smell the aroma. Add the chickpeas and combine, tossing often until browned in spots.

Stir in the Al'Fez harissa and cook, stirring constantly, until the cooking liquid has evaporated. Add the can of tomatoes, stirring and breaking them down while scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens. Taste and season with more sea salt if needed.

Top with yoghurt, oregano, and black pepper, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Serve with toasted pita.

Roasted Cauliflower, Anchovy & Caper Rigatoni

Roasted Cauliflower, Anchovy & Caper Rigatoni

Recipe by Brent Draper

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

1 pack San Remo rigatoni
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets
¾ tsp Coles sea salt
½ tsp cracked black pepper
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tbs capers, rinsed
3 garlic cloves, crushed
4 anchovy fillets, roughly chopped
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
¼ cup Pecorino Romano, grated

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente, then drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

Toss cauliflower with sea salt, black pepper, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Spread on a baking tray and roast for 25 minutes, tossing halfway, until deeply golden.

When the cauliflower is almost ready, heat the remaining olive oil in a frypan over medium-high heat. Add capers and fry for 3 minutes, spooning hot oil over them until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Reduce heat to medium, then add garlic and anchovies. Cook for 1–2 minutes, until the garlic is golden and the anchovies have melted into the oil. Stir in the roasted cauliflower.

Add the cooked pasta and remove from heat. Stir through lemon zest, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, half the parsley, crispy capers, and Pecorino Romano.

Serve topped with extra Pecorino, crispy capers, fresh parsley, and a final seasoning of sea salt and black pepper.

Plum, Tomato & Mozzarella Salad

Plum, Tomato & Mozzarella Salad

Recipe by Brent Draper

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

3–4 ripe plums, quartered
2 heirloom tomatoes, quartered
2 tbs balsamic vinegar
Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1 ball fresh mozzarella, torn
10 basil leaves
Coles sea salt and black pepper

Method

Place the plums and tomatoes in a bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, season with sea salt and black pepper, and gently toss to coat.

Arrange the torn mozzarella on a serving plate, then scatter the dressed plums and tomatoes over the top.

Finish with fresh basil leaves and a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Spiced Cheesy Yoghurt Cauliflower Bake

Spiced Cheesy Yoghurt Cauliflower Bake

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

8 Coles lamb cutlets
1 tsp ground cumin
Zest of ½ lemon
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Coles sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Mustard & Mint Sauce

1 cup mint leaves, plus extra to garnish
½ cup coriander leaves
2 green spring onions
½ long green chilli
1–2 tsp honey
2 tsp Dijon mustard
Juice of ½ lemon
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Coles sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C.

In a large bowl, combine the spiced cheesy yoghurt ingredients with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of sea salt. Mix until well combined.

Place the cauliflower on a cast iron pan or a lined baking tray. Spread the cheesy yoghurt mixture evenly over the cauliflower. Grate over extra cheese and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.

Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the sauce is golden, the cheese is melted, and the cauliflower is cooked through.

Garnish with extra virgin olive oil, a sprinkle of sea salt, and chopped coriander. Serve as a side to a roast or curry.

Cumin Lamb Cutlets with Mustard & Mint Sauce

Cumin Lamb Cutlets with Mustard & Mint Sauce

Recipe by Courtney Roulston

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

8 Coles lamb cutlets
1 tsp ground cumin
Zest of ½ lemon
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Coles sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Mustard & Mint Sauce

1 cup mint leaves, plus extra to garnish
½ cup coriander leaves
2 green spring onions
½ long green chilli
1–2 tsp honey
2 tsp Dijon mustard
Juice of ½ lemon
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Coles sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

Heat a heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Coat the lamb cutlets with cumin, sea salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon of oil. Grill for two to three minutes on each side until caramelised and fragrant. Set aside to rest in a warm place.

For the sauce, blend mint, coriander, spring onions, chilli, honey, mustard, lemon juice, remaining oil, salt, and pepper in a high-speed blender until smooth and vibrant green.

Arrange the lamb cutlets on a serving plate. Drizzle with some of the green sauce and garnish with extra mint leaves. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Korean BBQ Pork Belly Lettuce Cups

Korean BBQ Pork Belly Lettuce Cups

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 2 hours marinating)
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

Pork Marinade
500g thinly sliced pork belly, rind off
2 tbs doenjang (Korean fermented soybean paste)
2 tbs gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbs sesame seeds
½ cup pineapple juice
1 tbs mirin
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil

Chilli Flake Spring Onions
1 cup spring onions, thinly sliced
1 tbs white vinegar
1 tsp gochugaru (Korean chilli flakes)
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
Ice water

Fresh lettuce leaves

Method

In a bowl, whisk together the doenjang, gochujang, grated garlic, grated ginger, sesame seeds, pineapple juice, mirin, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Reserve a small portion of the marinade for dipping sauce. Add the pork belly strips to the remaining marinade and mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for more flavour.

Heat a griddle pan or BBQ over high heat. Cook the marinated pork belly in batches, allowing it to caramelise and develop a golden-brown crust. Flip and cook until slightly charred and cooked through.

Soak the thinly sliced spring onions in ice water for a couple of minutes to make them crisp. Drain well. In a small bowl, mix white vinegar, gochugaru, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Add the drained spring onions and toss to coat.

Place fresh lettuce leaves on a plate. Cut the cooked pork belly into bite-sized pieces. Serve with the chilli flake spring onions and the reserved dipping sauce.

Shaved Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with Sweet and Sour Dressing

Shaved Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with Sweet and Sour Dressing

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

1 head broccoli
1 small cauliflower
2 shallots, finely sliced
2 tbs apple cider vinegar
1 tbs brown sugar
1 red chilli, finely chopped
1 tsp fennel seeds
2 tbs Squeaky Gate extra olive oil
Coles sea and black pepper to taste

Method

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until soft. Stir in apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and fennel seeds, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

Cut the broccoli stem, slice it thinly, and separate the florets. Use a mandoline to finely shave the broccoli florets into thin slices. Halve the cauliflower, trim the base, and thinly slice the florets.

Combine the shaved broccoli, cauliflower, chilli, and the prepared dressing in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss well to coat the vegetables evenly.

Serve in a bowl and enjoy!

Oysters & Apple Mignonette

Oysters & Apple Mignonette

Recipe by Brent Draper

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

12 oysters, shucked
½ shallot, finely diced
¼ apple, finely diced
2 tsp finely diced parsley
1 tsp finely diced tarragon
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
Pinch of black pepper
Crushed ice
Lemon wedges

Method

In a bowl, combine the shallot, apple, parsley, tarragon, red wine vinegar, and black pepper. Mix well and pour into a ramekin.

Arrange the oysters on a bed of crushed ice on a serving plate. Place the ramekin with the mignonette onto the ice.

Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Smashed Bahn Mi Beef Tacos

Smashed Bahn Mi Beef Tacos

Recipe by Courtney Roulston

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

500g Coles Graze Grass Fed beef mince
1 tbs fresh ginger, finely chopped
2 tbs fish sauce
2 spring onions, white parts finely sliced, green tops cut into lengths
6 small flour tortillas
4 tbs Kewpie mayonnaise
1 tsp chilli crunch oil
1 Lebanese cucumber, cut into matchsticks
1 cup coriander sprigs
2 carrots, peeled, cut into julienne
2 tbs rice wine vinegar

Method

To pickle the carrots, place them into a non-reactive bowl and toss through 1 tsp sea salt. Add the vinegar and set aside to pickle.

Place the beef mince into a large mixing bowl with the ginger, fish sauce, white parts of the spring onion and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well to combine. Divide the mince into 6 portions and spread each portion onto one side of the tortillas.

Heat a large non-stick frying pan or BBQ plate over medium heat. Cook the tortillas meat-side down for 3 minutes, or until caramelised. Turn over and cook for a further minute on the second side.

Mix the mayonnaise and chilli oil in a small bowl, then spoon a little over each tortilla. Arrange onto a serving platter and top with drained pickled carrot, cucumber, green spring onion and coriander before serving.

Chilli Mussel Pasta

Chilli Mussel Pasta

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 pack San Remo Thin Spaghetti
1 shallot, diced
2 garlic cloves, sliced
2 bird’s eye chillies, sliced
1 tbs tomato paste
1 cup white wine
1 pack mussels
2 tbs butter
½ bunch parsley, chopped
1 lemon, juiced
2 tbs butter-toasted breadcrumbs

Method

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.

In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat and cook the shallot until softened. Stir in the garlic, chillies, and tomato paste, cooking until fragrant. Pour in the white wine and add the mussels, then cover with a lid and shake the pan occasionally until the mussels open.

Using tongs, transfer the cooked pasta directly into the frying pan, tossing to coat it in the sauce. Stir through the mussels. Remove from the heat, add the butter, and toss to combine, creating a rich sauce. Stir through the parsley and season to taste.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon and serve, garnished with toasted breadcrumbs and extra parsley.

Perfect Breakfast Sandwich

Perfect Breakfast Sandwich

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

4 eggs
25g butter
Tasty cheese, grated
6-8 rashers of bacon
1 Turkish bread roll
Extra virgin olive oil
3 tbs mayonnaise
Handful of baby spinach leaves
Coles sea salt and black pepper, to taste
A few dashes of Tabasco

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper and place the bacon on top. Bake for 15 minutes or until crispy.

Meanwhile, whisk the eggs in a bowl. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and melt the butter. Pour in the eggs and gently stir with a spatula, moving it through the eggs as they cook. Continue stirring until the eggs are nearly set but still slightly soft. Add the cheese and let it melt. Remove the bacon from the oven after 15 minutes, then place the eggs in the oven for 5 minutes.

While the eggs are finishing, slice the Turkish bread in half. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and place cut-side down on a hot griddle pan or BBQ. Press down lightly to ensure even toasting.

Remove the eggs from the oven and cut in half.

To assemble, spread mayonnaise on the base of the toasted bread. Layer with baby spinach leaves, season with salt and pepper, then add the eggs and bacon. Spread mayonnaise on the top slice of bread, add a few dashes of Tabasco, and place on top.