Haloumi Heaven

Finally the sun is shining so I decided to make one of my favourite summer dishes. I may not have been able to grill it on the barbecue but this basic haloumi recipe is still delicious fried in a pan. Haloumi is also a great cheese to buy and have in the fridge ready for when the sun does come out as it has a long date on it until opened; this shouldn't be a problem, it is so yummy it soon gets eaten up!

Four simple ingredients for your basic haloumi: half a block of cypriot haloumi cheese from Andrew's, 2 crushed garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil, dried mixed herbs. Haloumi can take a LOT of flavour so don't be shy on your garlic and use as many fresh herbs or spices as you think best. Slice into 4. Leave to marinate while you prepare a salad or accompaniment. (Andrew's sell a great Mediterranean couscous that would go well). Heat your pan on a high heat. Add the haloumi and cook browning it each side making sure you let the cheese soften, you will see it changing texture. Slice into pieces, serve and enjoy!