Posts Tagged “seafood”
Seafood with a River View. Don’t we all love them? Those little tavernas with the sound of lapping waves and plates of freshly cooked seafood. Greece is too far to go just for dinner, but one can enjoy a similar experience in Ocean Basket restaurants around the world and now in Kingston Upon Thames. OK,…
Elevate leftovers. Picture this, dear reader. It’s a Wednesday night and friends are coming to dinner. What to cook? It will be a casual affair and that’s a blessing as your dress is at the cleaners. A one-pot meal is in order as the dishwasher needs fixing. Keep it simple yet smart with stir-fried prawns…
The Netherlands has so much to offer. Many of us think we know about this small but perfectly formed country. Well, we had that weekend away in Amsterdam, didn’t we? Yes, that city has a multitude of exciting facets, but travel outside and discover the real Netherlands – it’s a compact nation so it won’t…
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…
The Simple King Prawn, Garlic and Chilli Linguine recipe from Gousto makes a rather classy dish. It’s perfect for a family dinner for 4 very hungry folks (recipes for 2 are available as well). It would even work as a starter for 6, as these portions are generous. Who are Gousto and why be interested…
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…
OK, I confess, I had never visited Suffolk. I discovered a strikingly beautiful county with coast, pasture, chocolate-box villages and historic towns. I discovered Woodbridge! The Crown Hotel (read my review here) houses its eponymous 2 AA Rosette restaurant, which is recommended in the Michelin Guide. It’s found at the top of The Thoroughfare which…
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…
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,…
From Whole Foods Market Makes 24 Delectable bites with wild shrimp highlighted by a simple citrus topping. Ingredients 1/2 pound thawed peeled and deveined Shrimp, finely chopped in a food processor 2 cups shredded carrots 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro 3 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari, divided 6 green onions, thinly…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
From BBC Food James Martin’s dim sum of steamed prawn parcels are served with two types of spicy dip – a great starter for sharing. Ingredients For the dips 3 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil 2 red chillies, finely chopped 3 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp sugar For the prawn…
This classic Italian restaurant is on Lavender Hill. The street’s name comes from the lavender that was once grown in market gardens around here. After the opening of Clapham Junction station just up the road in 1863 the surrounding area was built up with terraces of cheap housing for the workers who moved there from…
From Sainsbury’s A colourful bite with prawns and a fiery sauce. A perfect party recipe from the January issue of Sainsbury’s magazine. Serves: 16 Preparation time: 10 Minutes Cooking time: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 2 ready-cooked beetroot (150g) in natural juices, drained 2 teaspoons creamed horseradish sauce 2 tablespoons crème fraîche 1 x 135g…