Pan Seared Scallops with Butternut Squash and Brown Butter Hazelnuts
Sunday, September 24, 2023This is an elegant meal that is really easy to prepare. Scallops take only 3-4 minutes to cook until caramelized yet succulent. The trick to achieving that golden crust without overcooking the scallops is to heat your cast iron or stainless steel skillet over high heat for a few minutes until very hot and the scallops should be dry when they hit the pan. Pairing the plump, juicy and perfectly browned sea scallops with creamy butternut squash puree (parsnip puree would be fabulous too) that's roasted with garlic and thyme and brown butter hazelnuts is simply heavenly.
Smoked Paprika Prawns Cucumber Bites with Green Goddess Cream
Sunday, September 10, 2023Harissa Butter Prawns
Friday, August 25, 2023This harissa butter prawn recipe is quick, easy to make and perfect for summer dinners! Jumbo prawns are butterflied, deveined, marinated and pan grilled to beautifully charred yet tender. It only takes 15 minutes to make and is naturally gluten-free and keto-friendly. Cooking prawns with heads on and in the shell keeps their flesh moist and adds flavour. Use more or less harissa to suit your taste.
Za’atar Salmon with Spinach and Tahini
Thursday, August 03, 2023Salmon fillets with a packed-with-flavour za'atar plus extra sumac crust are perfectly paired with creamy, nutty tahini sauce in this quick and easy dish from the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen : Shelf Love. It is an easy recipe to make, perfect for a weeknight supper. Toss in your favourite greens and ready in 15 minutes!
Za’atar, a versatile and popular Middle Eastern mix of dried herbs and spices is a glorious combination of earthy, nutty, zesty, and tangy flavours, and it goes on salads, meat / fish, vegetables, labneh / yoghurt, bread, hummus...just about anything. You can easily find it in Middle Eastern grocery stores or online or make your own.
Smoked Salmon Breakfast Flatbread
Tuesday, July 04, 2023Feed your family with this no-fuss and delicious breakfast / brunch recipe with thin, unleavened lavash (a popular flatbread in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkey), creamy herby goat cheese and lots of rich, buttery smoked salmon, briny, salty baby capers, nutrients-loaded red radish sprouts and peppery arugula. Smoked salmon is a great ingredient, especially when you’re short on time but still want a healthy and fresh meal. But other omega-3 rich fish would be just as good. If desired, add in a couple of soft boiled eggs. You can also cut this into small bite-sized pieces and serve them as an appetizers.
Crayfish and Cantaloupe Salad
Thursday, June 22, 2023This fresh and light salad makes the perfectly light and delicious meal. The sweetness of the cantaloupe compliments the rest of the ingredients seamlessly. As quick and easy as it is delicious. You can use prawns or crab meat if you can't get hold of crayfish tails. Cantaloupe can be substituted with mango, apple or berry. If you want a more satiating meal, throw in some leftover cooked pasta, roasted potatoes or grains.
Easy Green Prawn Curry
Sunday, June 18, 2023Whip up this Thai-style green prawn curry, which is a quick and easy answer to a classic Thai curry, in just 20 minutes with storebought green curry paste, coconut milk, broth and eggplant. You can use other vegetables (broccoli, sugar peas, mushrooms or bok choy are all good) for the curry. Serve the prawns over some jasmine rice or noodles.
Heirloom Carrot and Cashew Salad with Salsa Verde
Thursday, May 25, 2023This easy carrot and salt & pepper cashews salad is a great mix of crunchy, zesty, tangy, and spicy. Perfect on its own or as a great addition to any barbecue. It is bursting with texture and flavour yet dead easy to prepare and super delicious and nutritious.
I used a mixture of white, deep red and purple heirloom carrots. If they aren't readily available, use regular orange carrots instead. You can either grate them or peel lengthwise into long ribbons for an even more appealing presentation. The fresh herby salsa verde really lifts the carrots to a new level.
Tuna Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes
Friday, May 05, 2023Fresh heirloom tomatoes are hollowed out, then filled with a deliciously healthy tuna salad and served on a bed of greens and herbs. These protein-packed, no cook stuffed heirloom tomatoes are great anytime of the year, but especially when fresh tomatoes are in season. They are naturally gluten free and keto-friendly. Use some homemade mayonnaise instead of Greek yoghurt if you need to go dairy free.
Charred Asparagus Tonnato
Friday, April 21, 2023This beautiful spring dish with green asparagus and edible flowers is a twist on the classic vitello tonnato, a Piedmontese dish of cold, sliced veal covered with a creamy, mayonnaise-like sauce that has been flavoured with tuna. The simple grilled asparagus works so well with the creamy tuna sauce. It is a delicious side dish for the bbq but can also be served as a starter.
Wild Garlic Crusted Salmon
Wednesday, April 19, 2023A deliciously healthy main to serve for spring dinners that’s just as good cold as it is hot from the oven. Here the salmon is hidden under an aromatic wild garlic crust made with fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, pumpkin seed flour, butter and egg yolk. Cherry tomatoes roast alongside salmon fillets and make a delicious salad with some greens. It goes well with fresh homemade bread.
Black Tiger Prawns with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Saturday, April 15, 2023Distinctly sweet, firm-textured black tiger prawns smothered in a creamy butter garlic-flavoured sauce. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, Sauvignon Blanc and homemade broth give this creamy sauce fantastic flavours that will burst in your mouth. Use broth instead if you don’t cook with alcohol. It's ready in just 20 minutes for a weeknight treat and it pairs really well with pasta, crusty bread or roasted potatoes.