Posts Tagged “fish”

Plant-based fish is Moving Mountains®

Plant-based fish is Moving Mountains®

Moving Mountains® launches plant-based fish fillets Well, that was a surprise. Convincing vegan fish! I have been a food product reviewer for the past 17 years and for 15 of those I avoided plant-based anything. I felt so sorry for vegans and vegetarians who were presented with foods that lacked appropriate texture and any taste….

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The Turkish Cookbook – A flavour of history

The Turkish Cookbook – A flavour of history

Exploring the Food of a Timeless Cuisine The Turkish Cookbook by Ghillie Basan, and published by Lorenz Publishing, is a gastronomic stunner. Its launch aligns perfectly with the more pleasant weather and dreams of the lapping waves in warmer climes. It’s easy to fall in love with the dishes of Turkey. There is that enticing…

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The Seafood Shack

The Seafood Shack

The Seafood Shack: Food & Tales from Ullapool The Seafood Shack is the title of this superb cookbook, and it’s also the name of a catering van which must be quite a considerable cut above the average. Kirsty and Fenella opened the Shack in May 2016 with a plan to provide Ullapool with local seafood…

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Grilled Mackerel with Spicy Yuzu Citrus and Pepper Paste – recipe

Grilled Mackerel with Spicy Yuzu Citrus and Pepper Paste – recipe

Mackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of fish. They are found in both temperate and tropical seas, mostly living along the coast or just offshore, making them easy to catch. They are high in omega-3 oils and so a healthy fish. Before the 19th-century development of putting fish in…

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Hook Line Sinker – A Seafood Cookbook – review

Hook Line Sinker – A Seafood Cookbook – review

I was expecting something special. It was coming from Face Publications and their books are superb! I wasn’t disappointed with Hook Line Sinker! Hook Line Sinker – A Seafood Cookbook by Galton Blackiston impresses before one even opens the cover: the pages are edged in shining silver. The transparent dust jacket shimmers. A quality presentation…

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Wild Coho Salmon with Sunshine Rice

Wild Coho Salmon with Sunshine Rice

From Whole Foods Market   Serves 4 Here’s an oven-baked dish that’s an easy solution for busy week nights. The recipe is a great example of how to affordably enjoy some of the best fish on Earth: wild-caught salmon from a Marine Stewardship Council certified-sustainable fishery. It also shows how a healthy portion of high-quality…

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Ultimate Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs

Ultimate Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs

From Sainsbury’s   Indulgent smoked salmon, creamy eggs and a pinch of delicate onion-like chives.   Serves: 2 Preparation time: 5 Minutes Cooking time: 3 Minutes   Ingredients: 4 free range Woodland eggs 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped 25g butter, plus extra for spreading ½ x 120g pack basics Scottish smoked salmon trimmings 1 bagel,…

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Thai Fishcakes served with Thai Cucumber Salad

Thai Fishcakes served with Thai Cucumber Salad

From BBC Food   Ingredients For the fish cakes 500g/1lb 2oz fish fillets ½ red pepper, chopped 2 red chillies, chopped 2 tbsp coriander 3 spring onions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 stalk lemongrass, tender part only, chopped 1 tbsp fish sauce 125ml/4fl oz coconut milk 1 whole egg 125g/4½oz green beans vegetable…

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Steamed Cantonese-style Fish

Steamed Cantonese-style Fish

From BBC Food   This delicious recipe is healthy and low fat without compromising on flavour.   Ingredients 450g/1lb firm white fish fillets, such as cod or sole, skinned or a whole fish such as Dover sole or turbot 1 tsp coarse sea salt or plain salt 1½ tbsp finely shredded fresh root ginger 3…

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Smoked Trout with Watercress Purée and Chopped Egg Salad

Smoked Trout with Watercress Purée and Chopped Egg Salad

From BBC Food   Smoked trout has a more delicate flavour than the ubiquitous smoked salmon, and with these accompaniments makes for a more special starter. The purée can be made the day before and chilled overnight, and the rest takes minutes to put together.   Ingredients 140g/5oz watercress leaves, washed, roughly chopped 4 ice…

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Smoked Salmon Tartare Canapes with Shallots, Dill and Soured Cream on Blinis

Smoked Salmon Tartare Canapes with Shallots, Dill and Soured Cream on Blinis

From BBC Food   Ingredients 1 lemon, zest and juice only 200g/7oz smoked salmon 20-24 ready-made cocktail blinis 1 small shallot, finely chopped 142ml/5fl oz soured cream small bunch fresh dill freshly ground black pepper   Method Use a lemon zester to remove thin strips of zest from the lemon, taking care to avoid the…

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Smoked Salmon Pâté

Smoked Salmon Pâté

From BBC Food   Serve a rougher blend of this smoked salmon pâté as a starter with salad and oatcakes or blend a bit longer for elegant canapés.   Ingredients 255g/9oz smoked salmon 110g/4oz cream cheese 2 tbsp double cream ½ lemon, juice only 2 tbsp chopped chives plus some chives to garnish pinch of…

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Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Terrine

Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Terrine

From Sainsbury’s   Creamy soft cheese, pink salmon and fresh cucumber provides contrasting colours and flavours that really complement each other.   Serves: 8 Preparation time: 25 minutes plus chilling overnight Ingredients: 4 x 120g packs Taste the Difference Oak Smoked Salmon 300g light soft cream cheese with garlic & herbs 1 cucumber Zest of…

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Salmon fillets with puff pastry hearts

Salmon fillets with puff pastry hearts

From Sainsbury’s A quick and simple but stunning Valentine meal for two. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 Minutes Cooking time: 15 Minutes   Ingredients 30g butter 2 x 120g bags of watercress, spinach and rocket salad 4 tablespoons crème fraîche 4 tablespoons bouillon (optional) 100g puff pastry 4 x 125g salmon fillets 2 teaspoons olive…

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Potato Wafers with Smoked Salmon, Watercress and Horseradish Cream

Potato Wafers with Smoked Salmon, Watercress and Horseradish Cream

From BBC Food   These crispy potato slices with smoked salmon and homemade horseradish cream make a tasty starter or canapé.   Ingredients For the potato wafers 4-6 medium Kerr’s Pink potatoes or other floury potato vegetable oil, for frying For the horseradish cream 30g/1oz freshly grated horseradish 60ml/2fl oz mayonnaise 4 tbsp crème fraîche…

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Orange, Salt Cod, Onion and Black Olive Salad

Orange, Salt Cod, Onion and Black Olive Salad

From BBC Food   This clean, fresh-tasting recipe makes a great winter salad, when oranges are at their best.   Ingredients 500g/1lb 2oz salt cod 3 large oranges, peeled, segmented ½ small red onion, thinly sliced into rings 24 good-quality cured black olives, pitted 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 hard-boiled egg, peeled and roughly…

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Mackerel with Spicy Yuzu Citrus and Pepper Paste

Mackerel with Spicy Yuzu Citrus and Pepper Paste

by Chrissie Walker   This is so simple that it’s hardly a recipe at all. But the end result of very little work will make this a favourite with outside-grillers in the summer and also with indoor-cooks for the other 11 and a half months. Spicy Yuzu Citrus and Pepper Paste is a traditional Japanese…

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Mackerel on Toast with Salted Cucumber and Horseradish

Mackerel on Toast with Salted Cucumber and Horseradish

From BBC Food   A potent combination of fresh mackerel, pungent horseradish and refreshing cucumber that’s a smashing start to any meal.   Ingredients ½ cucumber, peeled, thinly sliced on a mandoline salt 4 tbsp grated fresh horseradish 2 heaped tablespoon crème fraîche 2 tsp English mustard powder 4 fresh mackerel fillets salt and freshly…

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Lemon Tarragon Smoked Salmon Spread

Lemon Tarragon Smoked Salmon Spread

From Whole Foods Market   Serves 8 Start off any get-together deliciously with this simple smoked salmon spread that will have everyone asking for the recipe. Make it up to two days ahead and serve with water crackers or matzos.   Ingredients 1 (4-ounce) package  Sliced Smoked Salmon 1 (8-ounce) package neufchâtel cheese 1 tablespoon…

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Forman’s Restaurant, Hackney – review

Forman’s Restaurant, Hackney – review

London is moving east. There has been much investment in an area that already had good transport links. New building for both housing and commerce has revitalised local economies and indeed aspirations. H. Forman’s restaurant is best placed to enjoy the benefits of a rising population that appreciates tastes of the good life. Forman’s Restaurant…

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