EMBER DAYS OF ST LUCY; FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 18th and 20th DECEMBER
EMBER DAYS OF ST LUCY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 18th and 20th DECEMBER Traditionally, the Ember period of Advent was a time to give thanks for the olive crop. Today is a meatless day, so I have set out a recipe of fish and olives to celebrate our thanks. On this day we pray for our priests, and indeed, for more good priests and we pray and do penance to make atonement for abuses and sacrileges. ROASTED FLOUNDER (OR SNAPPER) WITH OREGANO, SICILIAN OLIVES AND GOLDEN POTATOES [Serves 4] FOR FISH 200 ml olive oil 2 flounder or snapper (large) 3 garlic cloves, crushed finely grated rind and juice of 2 lemons 120gm Sicilian olives, cheeks cuts and pitted 2 tbspn fresh oregano ¾ cup parsley lemon wedges, to serve POTATOES 500 gram potatoes, cut into thick slices 60 ml olive oil 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled and bruised 2 tbspn oregano leaves 1 Preheat oven to 180 degrees. 2 Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender (10 minutes) 3 Place in a frying pan with olive oil, add garlic, season and co...