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maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 22 JULY 2015 14 Food Hot summer nights on Gourmet Today TV Through this current heat wave, enjoying a meal is almost a chore and cooking it even more so. Gourmet Today TV has some great ideas for easy barbecued recipes. Try Michael Diacono's Asian marinated octopus charred on the barbecue at the last minute. Pippa Mattei has an easy recipe for homemade lemonade, the perfect refreshment throughout these hot days ahead. Michael Diacono Ingredients • 1kg octopus • 1 clove garlic, chopped • 1 tsp chilli • 5 kaffir lime leaves • 1 inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped • ½ lime, juice only • 3 stalks lemongrass • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 1 tbsp sesame oil • Handful fresh coriander, chopped • Handful fresh mint, chopped Method 1. Boil the octopus for approx. 1 hour until tender. 2. Allow to cool and cut into large pieces. Take care not to cut too small as they will fall through the grill of the barbecue. 3. Add the garlic, chilli, lime leaves, ginger and lime juice. 4. Slice the lemongrass stalks in half, lengthways, and bruise with the back of a knife. 5. Add the soy and sesame oil. 6. Add the fresh herbs and mix well. 7. Cover with cling film and allow to marinate in the fridge at least overnight. 8. Barbecue the octopus for a few minutes on each side until warmed through. 9. Serve warm. This recipe first appeared on Gourmet Today TV, aired on TVM on 17 July, 2015. Giant fig and goat cheese vol-au-vent Ice-cold lemonade Pippa Mattei Ingredients • 2 thin skinned lemons, cut into quarters • 50g sugar • 8 ice cubes • 1 litre cold water • Some fresh mint and a few slices of lemon Method 1. Put cut lemons, sugar, ice cubes and water into liquidiser and process for 3 seconds ONLY. 2. Strain into a large jug and chill. 3. Just before serving, add more ice cubes and some thin slices of lemon. Get more of Pippa Mattei's recipes in her books 25 Years In A Maltese Kitchen and Pippa's Festa. This recipe first appeared on Gourmet Today TV, aired on TVM on 17 July, 2015