Curry Rice Salad with Fish and Papaya
Wednesday, March 16, 2011Rice salads are easy, delectable and infinitely versatile. This curry rice salad is prepared mainly with Basmati rice, peas, pan-seared walleye fillet tossed with curry powder and olive oil, and finished off with papaya. It's perfect for a lunchbox, a picnic, and even great as a side to a summer BBQ party.
- 125 g Basmati rice
- 75 g Frozen peas
- 2 tsp Curry powder
- 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp Lime juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 180 g Walleye fillet, pan-seared
- 1 tsp Butter
- 50 g Carrot, diced
- 1/3 Red onion, chopped
- 1 Papaya
- Cook rice following packet directions. Add the peas 2 minutes before the end of cooking. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain well. Place in a large serving bowl. Add the curry powder, olive oil, lime juice, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Gently stir to combine.
- Season the fish with salt and pepper. Melt the butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook the walleye fillet until golden brown. Remove fish and cut into half-inch pieces. Dice the carrot and red onion.
- Add the fish, carrot, and red onion to the rice. Halve the papaya lengthwise and remove the seeds. Scoop out some flesh and add into the rice salad. Fill the papaya shells with rice salad or just serve them in a bowl.
Cornflakes Encrusted Baked Cod Fillets
Monday, March 14, 2011A delicious and healthy alternative to the fried fish. The topping prepared with a mix of cornflakes and breadcrumbs, which results in a crunchier crust. Serve with lemon wedges.
- 2 Cod or walleye fillets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 25 g Herb butter
- 25 g Cornflakes, crushed
- 25 g Breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Olive oil, plus extra for greasing
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Dill
- 2 clove Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp White wine
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
- Preheat the oven to 210C/420F. Grease lightly a glass baking pan with olive oil. Melt the butter and place them in a bowl together with crushed cornflakes, breadcrumbs, olive oil, herbs and minced garlic.
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Place them, skinned-side down, on the baking pan. Pour the white wine over the fish. Divide the cornflake mixture onto two fish fillets and press down lightly so they adhere.
- Bake in the center of the hot oven for 20 minutes or until the topping is golden and the fish is opaque and cooked through. Serve immediately garnished with lemon wedges.
Roasted Chicken Salad with Pear and Walnuts
Saturday, March 12, 2011A really easy salad recipe with leftover roasted chicken, pears, toasted walnut halves and rocket leaves gently tossed with a simple white balsamic vinaigrette. Serve it with bread or roasted potatoes.
- 200 g Leftover roasted chicken thighs
- 40 g Rocket leaves
- 1 Pear, washed, cored, cut into thin wedges
- 1 handful Walnut halves, toasted
- 30 ml Walnut oil
- 15 ml Balsamic bianco
- 1 tsp Wholegrain mustard
- Place walnut halves in a single layer in a skillet. With the skillet over medium-high heat, stir the nuts continually for 5 minutes or until they start to turn golden.
- Place rocket leaves, pear wedges, toasted walnuts, and chicken in a large bowl. Toss gently to combine. Whisk walnut oil, balsamic bianco and mustard together. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve salad with bread.
Five Spice Spelt Crackers
Sunday, March 06, 2011Those spelt crackers with distinct aroma of 5-spice powder that adds a delicious spicy kick and crumble texture that melt easily in the mouth and keep you wanting more and more.
- 120 g Spelt flour #630
©angiesrecipes - 1/2 tsp Five spice powder
- 50 g Parmesan, grated
- 15 g Poppy seeds
- 100 g Duck fat (or butter)
- 1-2 tbsp Ice water
- Whisk together spelt flour, five spice powder, Parmesan and poppy seeds in a mixing bowl. Rub in duck fat until the mixture is crumbly. Add in ice water, a little at a time, until the mixture becomes a dough ball.
- Wrap the dough with plastic film and chill for 2 hours. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 160C/325F. Remove the dough from the fridge. On a floured surface, roll it into a rectangle about 2mm thick.
- Cut out individual crackers about 5cm across with a sharp knife and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn the crackers over and bake another 5 to 10 minutes. Cool the crackers on a rack.
Hard Wheat Semolina and Raspberry Cake
Thursday, March 03, 2011A very moist, slightly dense and super tasty hard wheat semolina cake prepared with yogurt, frozen raspberries and hazelnut brittle. Enjoy it with a glass of sparkling strawberry wine or a pot of freshly brewed tea.
- 2 Eggs, separated
- 30 g Butter, at room temperature
- 80 g Sugar
- 15 g Vanilla sugar
- 250 g 3.5% Plain yogurt
- 250 g Hard wheat semolina
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 200 g Frozen raspberries
- 50 g Hazelnut brittle
- Powdered sugar
- Preheat the oven to 175C/350F. Grease and flour a rectangle baking dish about 25cmx14cmx6.5cm/10”x5.5”x2.5”.
- Beat egg yolks, butter, and sugar until creamy. Stir in yogurt to combine. Beat egg white and vanilla sugar until stiff.
- Whisk together the semolina and baking powder, then sift the mixture into the liquid mixture. Gently stir to combine. Fold the egg white into the batter.
- Pour half of batter into the prepared pan, then top with 100 grams of frozen raspberries, now pour the remaining batter over the raspberries, finally cover with the remaining raspberries and sprinkle the hazelnut brittle over.
- Bake in the center of hot oven for 65 minutes until golden brown. Remove and leave the cake in the pan for 15 minutes before turn it out onto a wire rack to cool. Dust the top with powdered sugar.
Rocket Salad with Grapefruit and Black Olives
Tuesday, March 01, 2011Juicy, slightly sour ruby grapefruit, with peppery rocket leaves as a base, and black olives dressed with a combination of balsamic bianco vinegar and olive oil, then sprinkled with some chopped pistachios. If you are not a fan of rocket leaves, lamb's lettuce would be great for this salad too.
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- Peel and segment the grapefruit. Arrange rock salad, black olives and grapefruit segments on the serving plate.
- Mix the vinaigrette ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake to blend. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and sprinkle with the chopped pistachios. Serve the salad with bread.
Roasted Zucchini Pesto
Sunday, February 27, 2011If you love pesto and are interested in something different, then this zucchini pesto is the ONE for you. I have used roasted zucchini, which adds extra complexity to the sauce, but you sure can use the raw one instead. Serve them with rye crackers or some toasted country bread.
- 500 g Zucchini
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp Ground almonds
- 2 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped
- 30 g Parmesan, grated
- 5 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tsp Lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Cut the zucchini into half lengthways. Grease a baking pan with a little of olive oil, and place the zucchini, cut side down, in the pan. Brush the zucchini with half tablespoon of olive oil. Roast zucchini for 15 minutes.
- Cut the zucchini into small pieces and place them in a blender with garlic cloves, almond, and basil. Pulse unti the mixture is blended. Add in grated Parmesan and olive oil. Season the mixture with lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Serve with rye crackers.
Orange and Fennel Salad
Wednesday, February 23, 2011This simple, refreshing salad features the fragrant, and slightly sweet fennel, fresh and juicy orange, crunchy Romaine lettuce and carrot. Make it as a side salad, or enjoy it as a light lunch with some homemade bread.
- 1 heart Romaine lettuce leaves
- Oranges, peeled and sliced
- 1 Fennel bulb, trimmed and sliced
- 1 handful Carrot strips
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp White wine vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Rinse, dry, and tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Remove the peel and pith from the oranges. Cut the orangees into slices.
- In a large bowl, place the lettuce pieces, carrot strips, sliced fennel and oranges. Drizzle with olive oil and white wine vinegar. Taste with salt and black pepper. Gently toss and serve.
Warm Roast Potato Salad with Black Forest Bacon
Monday, February 21, 2011Potato salads make the perfect accompaniment to many meat dishes or a delicious and hearty meal on their own. I personally prefer the roasted potatoes instead of usual boiled one for my potato salads as it intensifies the flavour. If you can't find the smoky black forest bacon, use regular bacon.
- 800 g Small potatoes, cut into 2-3 chunks
- 2 tbsp Rosemary infused olive oil
- Salt
- 5 slice Black forest bacon, chopped
- 1 tbsp Fresh rosemary leaves
- 2 tbsp Sour cream
- 2 tbsp Homemade mayonnaise
- 1/2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1/2 tbsp Capers, drained and chopped
- 1/2 tbsp Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Heat oven to 210C/420F. Place the potatoes in a roasting pan, then rub with rosemary infused olive oil, rosemary leaves and a sprinkling of salt. Roast for 30 mins until the potatoes have turned a deep golden brown. Leave to cool slightly.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Dry-fry the chopped bacon until crisp. Whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, capers, and the basil in a large bowl. Add in roasted potatoes and crispy bacon. Toss to coat and serve.
I want to thank Elisabeth at foodandthriftfinds for passing the "Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award" to me and Raven at Ravienomnoms sharing her "Stylish Blogger Award" with me. Thank You, ladies!
Chickpea Salad with Feta and Sundried Tomatoes
Friday, February 18, 2011This chickpea salad is tasty and healthy, high in fiber, protein and full of flavours! Tossed with sundried tomatoes and reduced fat feta cheese, perfect for a light but filling lunch.
- 1 tin / 350 g Chickpeas
- 100 g Sundried tomatoes in oil, drained and diced
- 120 g Low fat feta, crumbled
- 2 tbsp Fresh chives, chopped
- 1 Small red chilli, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Tip the chickpeas into a sieve and rinse under cold running water. Drain and place them in a large bowl. Drain the sundried tomatoes and finely dice.
- Add the chopped sundried tomatoes, together with crumbled feta, chopped chives and chilli into the bowl of chickpeas. Drizzle in the lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine.
Rosemary Cranberry Focaccia with Pine Nuts
Tuesday, February 15, 2011A wonderfully rustic Italian flat bread with rosemary, chopped cranberries and pine nuts. Focaccia, originated in Italy and usually prepared with olive oil, flavoured with rosemary (or sage)and coarse sea salt, is quite versatile. For salads, or sandwiches, or to accompany soups and dips, Focaccia is the perfect choice.
- 500 g All purpose flour
- 8 g Instant active dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 2 tsp Salt
- 300 ml Water, lukewarm
- 8 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup Dried cranberries, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup Toasted pine nuts (optional)
- 1 tsp Fleur de sel
©angiesrecipes - 2 Sprig Fresh rosemary, snap into smaller pieces
- In the bowl of your stand mixer attached with a dough hook, add in flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Pour in water and 4 tablespoons olive oil. Mix on low speed until dough comes together. Increase speed to medium and mix until dough is smooth, about 5 minutes. Turn dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead briefly to form into a smooth ball.
- Coat the mixing bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, place in the dough ball, and turn to coat all sides. Cover with a plastic film and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 tablespoons of chopped rosemary and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Heat the mixture until olive oil bubbles, about 1 minute. Add in chopped cranberries and remove from heat. Let cool to room temperature.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside. Once dough has risen, punch it down, place on a lightly floured surface, and knead in cranberry mixture, and pine nuts. Form the dough into a tight ball, cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, pat the dough into a sheet and lay it on the prepared tray. Cover with a cling film and allow it to rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Dimple the dough with your fingertips and place the rosemary leaves in the indentations. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the top of the dough and sprinkle with fleur de sel. Place loaf in the middle shelf of the oven and mist the inside of the oven with 3 or 4 sprays of water. Bake for 30 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.
Lisa H, from My Lemony Kitchen, was hosting a "Cambodian Souvenirs" giveaway last month. There are 3 very beautiful souvenirs she brought home from her visit to Cambodia: a soft Cambodian silk scarf, a set of beautiful chopsticks and a lovely embroidered purse. And I am the WINNER of this beautiful soft silk scarf. Thank you, Lisa!
Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Pancetta
Friday, February 11, 2011I know there are plenty of Brussels sprouts haters out there, but seriously this veggie deserves one more chance. Not to mention their fantastic health benefits, like cholesterol-lowering ability, anti-inflammatory support, cancer-protective substances, etc., they don't taste bad. Ok, I agree that they don't taste heavenly like chocolate, but they are great just like many other vegetables.
Don't overcook them or they will smell stinky and taste bitter. It's better to serve them while they are still slightly crunchy.
Recipe adapted from BBC Good Food
- 400 g Brussels sprouts, trimmed
- 120 g Pancetta, diced
- 200 g Cooked chestnuts, broken into large pieces
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 200 ml Vegetable stock
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the Brussels sprouts for 3 minutes until they are starting to soften slightly. Remove and drain.
- Heat a frying pan and fry the pancetta until crisp, then remove and set aside. Add the chestnuts and sugar, tossing in the pan, then pour in the vegetable stock and reduce by half.
- Add in Brussels sprouts and pancetta back to the pan. Stir to combine. Transfer to a plate and serve warm.