Tag: Garlic

Algarvian Style Sea-Bass Baked in the Oven

Algarvian Style Sea-Bass Baked in the Oven

If you follow my Instagram you’ll have seen the delicious picture I posted of an amazing fish lunch that I had recently at 2Passos Restaurant in the Algarve, Portugal.  A beautiful whole Dorade (Sea Bream) baked in the oven on a bed of onions, tomatoes 

Grilled Moroccan Chicken Skewers with Tahini Sauce

Grilled Moroccan Chicken Skewers with Tahini Sauce

When the sun is shining, there’s nothing better than a bit of al-fresco cooking and dining!  Who wants to sweat in a hot kitchen when you can be outdoors cooking in the fresh air?  With plenty of people heading off on their holidays at the 

Haricot Bean Houmous (Navy Bean Hummus)

Haricot Bean Houmous (Navy Bean Hummus)

I absolutely love houmous (or hummus if you’re from the USA).  It’s one of those staples at any party now, everyone’s favourite dip that comes out with the nibbles.  You can dip crisps or crudité into it, spread it on bread and it goes fantastically with 

Pan Fried Cod with Tomato Chorizo Cassoulet

Pan Fried Cod with Tomato Chorizo Cassoulet

This evening I was in the mood for something light yet tasty and filling.  When feeling this way I usually turn to pulses.  Beans and lentils really pack a protein punch and seem to keep me feeling full for much longer than anything else.  Haricot (Navy) 

Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder

Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder

I love a roast dinner – there’s something about it that feels so homely, and with friends of ours coming over for dinner (who have recently emigrated to Hong Kong) I decided to do a traditional British supper to welcome them back to the country.  

Gambas Al Ajillo (à la Dan) – Garlic & Chilli Prawns/Shrimp)

Gambas Al Ajillo (à la Dan) – Garlic & Chilli Prawns/Shrimp)

Last night’s dinner was a follow-on from Madrid.  When telling Dan all about my trip, I realised that I hadn’t eaten Gambas Al Ajillo (Garlic & Chilli Prawns/Shrimp) once on the whole trip, so to rectify it we decided to make it at home, and 

Egg Fried Cauliflower Rice

Egg Fried Cauliflower Rice

If you love Chinese food, no doubt you’ll be aware of Egg Fried Rice.  It’s a staple on most Chinese menus and goes with almost every dish from Crispy Shredded Beef, to Sticky Chinese Chicken Thighs to Sweet Chilli Salmon.  Well, this Egg Fried Cauliflower 

Shakshuka – Moroccan Baked Eggs

Shakshuka – Moroccan Baked Eggs

On a cold winter’s morning, there’s nothing like a warming bowl of spicy baked eggs to brighten the day and this Shakshuka is a Moroccan Baked Eggs Recipe.  Originating in North Africa it is now also popular all over the Middle East.  There are many 

Sweet Chilli Salmon with Sesame Seeds

Sweet Chilli Salmon with Sesame Seeds

I don’t tend cook a lot of Asian Recipes – I prefer Mediterranean foods, and the balance of flavours and spices in Asian cooking tends to be a little out of my comfort zone – (I’m working on it).  My Asian Sticky Chicken Thighs were 

Courgetti Aglio E Olio with King Prawns

Courgetti Aglio E Olio with King Prawns

(Zucchini Noodles – Zoodles – with Garlic, Chilli & Jumbo Shrimp) Apparently, there is a courgette (zucchini) shortage in London (I’m actually not joking) that I was completely unaware of.  My mum told me about it – it’s been on the news and everything!  From 

Chicken & Chorizo Stew with Rioja, Spanish Style

Chicken & Chorizo Stew with Rioja, Spanish Style

Firstly I’d just like to wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR!  I hope 2017 brings you all health, happiness and prosperity and that you and your loved ones have had fun celebrating the festive season.  We spent our New Years in Madrid (more about that 

Chicken in a Lemon, Rosemary & White Wine Sauce

Chicken in a Lemon, Rosemary & White Wine Sauce

After a heavy red-meat type of weekend with Slow Roast Beef Brisket and my Paleo Lasagne, we’d decided on chicken tonight as a lighter option for dinner and I wanted something fairly healthy without too much fat.  I find that if you use herbs right then