27 05 2008
Pickled Octopus
This is really easy and tasty to do. Most of the time is rubbing the skin off them once cooked. This recipe makes them soft and delicate. Using baby octopus takes even longer – as this recipe ca...
6 10 2009
Salad Nicoise
Because I’ve had this delightful salad a few times, I remember the core ingredients (tuna, potato, eggs, lettuce, beans, and olives) and I improvise with the rest. I never remember how to do a t...
18 03 2008
Simple Mussels in White Wine
Serves: 2 Preparation: 12min Ingredients: 1kg of Mussels 1 small white onion sliced 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped 1 handful of parsley finely chopped 1 large red chili finely chopp...
30 12 2007
Oysters Kilpatrick
This is the first time I’ve made Oysters. I picked them up quite spontaneously from the supermarket – so they are quite small. Next time I’ll make sure I get big juicy ones and cook them a l...
8 12 2007
Teriyaki Snapper on Buckwheat Noodles with Watercress
Serves: One Cook time: 15 min Ingredients: 1 small piece of snapper 2 tablespoons teriyaki Buckwheat Noodles ½ cup of watercress leaves Salad dressing 1 teaspoon of sesame oil 1 tea...
18 11 2007
Smoked Cod Bruschetta
Kate pinned this one as her favorite – which was really nice. Good to get feedback. She said that the flavors were perfectly balanced. This is the compliment we’re after. :] Makes: 1 cup C...
18 11 2007
Roast Pumpkin Dip
Last year I made a sweet potato dip to take to Ellie’s housewarming. She asked me to bring it again for her house warming this time around as well. So I came up with this Roast Pumpkin Dip for t...
14 10 2007
Creamy Saffron Mussels
My guest says that this one was like Mornay, he says “it has a soft cheesy flavour with a bite”. Interesting, because there is no cheese in this recipe but I think it is a good review. Ser...
1 10 2007
Warm Salmon Salad
Serves: 2 Cook time: 10min Ingredients: 1 small salmon fillet cubed 4 stalks of asparagus sliced A handful of beans sliced ½ can of white beans rinsed 3 thin slices of Spanish onion 1 l...
19 09 2007
Salty Mediterranean Swordfish
Serves: 2 Cook time: 15min Ingredients: 8 small capers 2 anchovy filets 3 springs of thyme 1 small garlic clove Pepper ½ lemon 1. Pre-heat the oven to around 200 degrees. 2. Finel...