Japanese food never fails to bring out my sumo appetite! I always end up eating like a sumo wrestler every time I’m at a Japanese restaurant ... and all you have to do is roll me all the way home. Their portions are often times quaintly served and for someone who eats a lot, … [Read more...]
A Longtime Love for Pad Thai?
I’ve been having gastronomic visions of Thai food lately and I’m drooling for some Thai street hawker food ... Pad Thai! It’s fairly easy to make and it doesn’t call for anything too exotic that an average Asian home kitchen won’t have, and nothing too expensive to buy from the … [Read more...]
Danish Hash
Very quick to make, this dish is very simple as well. It’s hot, tasty and full of nutrition – a personal favourite after a weekend. The Root Vegetables in the meal provide a heap of Carbohydrates – essential to give you energy, and the Bacon will provide a great amount of … [Read more...]
The ‘Delicate’ Sandwich
Okay, sarcasm isn’t my strongest point. But I’d still give this bit of advice: wear a bib whilst eating this, and being careful with it. Ideal as a Brunch Sandwich, it’s great as a snack at anytime – especially after a late night! To serve 4 1 Loaf Sour Dough Bread, … [Read more...]
Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Frittata
A simple classic, updated and given a modern twist. The Onion and Cheese combination is very tasty mixture, and cooked until golden brown on top, it’s a treat for all the senses. To add some colour to the dish use Red Onions instead of the more traditional ones that are … [Read more...]
Poached Eggs on Bacon Baguette
A great lazy morning breakfast dish, or a light lunch. This meal is great when served with a light leafy salad. To poach the eggs in a frying pan, fill about three inches high with water, along with two tablespoons of Vinegar. Bring to the boil, swirl the mixture around … [Read more...]
Pan-Fried Venison with Blueberry Sauce
This is a truly stunning dish – the tastes that are provided combine brilliantly with the aromas that the Venison provides. The Blueberry sauce that you create in this dish can be used with a variety of strong-flavoured Meats, so it may be worthwhile remembering it … [Read more...]
Pan Fried Turkey with Lemon and Hazelnuts
Using Turkey Escalope’s is best for this dish, and they should be available in larger supermarkets. If you can’t find any, replace with thin slices of Breast meat. Serve this dish fresh from the pan, along with some Seasonal Vegetables – Boiled Baby Carrots, New Potatoes and … [Read more...]
Superbowl Party Food
Pittsburgh against Green Bay. Steelers against Packers. Terrible Towels against Cheeseheads…One of the biggest sporting events in the world, this years is billed to be one of the best games of all time. And it’s only fair to get a load of friends over, beers in the cooler, with … [Read more...]
Chicken and Almond Rissoles, with Stir-Fried Vegetables
Cooked Potato and Chicken are a great combination in this dish – rolled in chopped Almonds, and served with stir-fried Vegetables makes a great dish, it’s very easy and quick to make, and can easily be spiced up to suit more peoples tastes! To Serve 1 125g Boiled … [Read more...]
Crispy Chinese Greens
These shreds of crispy fried Chinese Greens are a superb addition to any Chinese meal – they’re particularly good served as a starter, along with some Sesame Prawn Toasts and a Crisp Dry White Wine. You can use different Nuts in place of the Peanuts – try some Cashews, … [Read more...]
Deep Fried Camembert with Rhubarb Sauce
This dish is a popular one in a wide range of restaurants. The tartness of the Rhubarb Sauce complements the flavours that are in the Camembert. Cooking at a high heat for a short time period means that the cheese will be quite soft and gooey, but will still retain its shape. … [Read more...]
Twice Cooked Coconut Shrimp
Dipped in a tasty batter, rolled in shredded coconut, fried and baked, these shrimp will simple amaze and delight anyone who tastes them. Especially when they try mixed with the home-made dipping sauce! To serve 6 750gm Large Shrimp – Peeled and de-veined ½ Cup … [Read more...]
Crispy Fried Duck
These pancakes are crispy, juicy and full of flavour, all in the same mouthful. They are great as a posh snack, part of a party menu, or as part of a themed dinner night. When preparing the Cucumber and Spring Onion, try to get it as close to serving time as possible to make sure … [Read more...]