We all know that fish and potatoes go together. Think fish and chips, fish cakes bound with mashed potato, creamy gratin and sautéed fillets. This mildly spicy meal of snapper cooked in coconut milk and aromatics accompanied by a lively dish of chat potatoes steamed with herbs and spices is another example of the tasty combination ….
WISHING YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS
TUNA BUTTER AND PICKLED CARROT ON CRISPBREAD
Here’s a dainty looking canapé for your next drinks party. It’s made by putting together lots of fabulous flavours. One of the good things about this Tuna Butter and Pickled Carrot on Crispbread recipe is that the three components can be made well in advance, and, handily, can be used separately in many different ways ….
OLIVE, WHITE ANCHOVY AND ROASTED RED CAPSICUM PINWHEELS
YUZU SAKE SPRITZ
SPICE ROASTED MACADAMIAS
PASSIONFRUIT PUDDING
IRANIAN CURRY POWDER
CHARGRILLED EGGPLANT WITH POMEGRANATE AND WALNUT SALAD
THREE GREEN SAUCES
GREEN HERB SAUCE WITH Crudités.
POTTED PRAWNS
PAN-FRIED PRAWNS IN BLACK LIME BUTTER
CHICKEN LIVER PATE WITH CASSIS JELLY
ONE-POT CHICKEN AND POTATO ROAST
PISTACHIO AND LIME CAKE
ROMESCO SAUCE
A jar of this glowing, orange-gold condiment will speak to you every time you open the fridge. What will it be today? Romesco Sauce with a piece of grilled fish? Dressing some barbecued chicken? Smothering a perfectly boiled egg? I love it spooned over some charred asparagus or beans and topped with some roasted nuts. Simple and tasty. The essence of Spanish cuisine ….
SMOKED RIVER TROUT, CREME FRAICHE, CAPERS AND CORNICHONS
PANFRIED SQUID WITH TOMATO AND CAPER SALSA
CHOCOLATE, HAZELNUT AND SOUR CHERRY CAKE
I’ve been making this cake for many years now and I can’t quite remember from where the recipe originated. What I do know is that it is very well liked and often ‘just another small slice, please’ is guiltily requested. To decorate, either go the full bling by applying some gold leaf to the ganache frosting or simply dust with icing sugar ….