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This salt and pepper hake recipe has elements that have become firm favourites. You will have to deep fry the fish and in doing so, I used as little oil as possible. We seldom use this cooking method and in times gone by I would have filtered the oil to use again. But now I … Continue reading Salt And Pepper Hake
I don't usually like to have anything with my fish if it is freshly caught, and simply grilled. But, battered fish goes so well with a herby tartar sauce. And it can be used if your fish is a little bit dry. This happens if it has been in the freezer for too long, or … Continue reading Herby Tartar Sauce
I first made this onion gravy for a friend when we made livers and mash for him. He was iron deficient and this is a meal I love making as it is so simple. Then, a few weeks ago I was talking to a friend and I told her I was making bangers and mash. … Continue reading Onion Gravy
I love Asian flavours and the ingredients are always to be found in my fridge. I decided to use them to make these Asian style venison shanks. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Asian Style Venison Shanks ♥ South Africa has rolling blackouts as our Government run electricity supplier is defunct. In 1994 … Continue reading Asian Style Venison Shanks
The sweet meat of crayfish needs a foil to compliment it. Enter this lobster roll sauce, which is so yummy you might want to make more to use with other shellfish. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Lobster Roll Sauce ♥ For the past 21 years, Dave has used mainly only one panel … Continue reading Lobster Roll Sauce
These black pudding meatballs are such a creative way of using what I consider a breakfast treat. You will be surprised at how tasty these are, and just how easy they are to make. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Black Pudding Meatballs ♥ I am having a few issues of questioning people's … Continue reading Black Pudding Meatballs
It took a lot of practice but I finally for the hang of rolling these chicken rice paper rolls. I like mine thick, but you can reduce the filling and have slimmer rolls if you prefer. Skip ahead to the recipe for Chicken Rice Paper Rolls I am very diligent about replying to emails that … Continue reading Chicken Rice Paper Rolls
Nuoc Cham is a Vietnamese sauce and the colour of the chillies you use determines whether is is green or red. Or in my case, orange. This is used as a dipping sauce, salad dressing or seafood marinade. You can use it to moisten rice or vegetables. Whatever you do, make extra as it keeps … Continue reading Nuoc Cham
At the same time as making vegetable spring rolls, I made these chicken spring rolls. It made the best use of the oil while it was in the wok. And as we were eating dinner with the kids, we needed a decent batch of spring rolls for the 5 of us. Skip ahead to the … Continue reading Chicken Spring Rolls
According to Pippa Middlehurst, this recipe for XO sauce is the poor man's version. It makes use of more affordable produce packed full of umami flavour. If you do not like fishy things then this sauce is not for you. Skip ahead to the recipe for XO Sauce When Dave installed the dog door into … Continue reading XO Sauce
I have tested these vegetable spring rolls in the air fryer as well as the traditional method of deep frying. And I have to confess that I prefer the air fried version. They have all the crispiness and none of the oil which is a plus for me. Skip ahead to the recipe for Vegetable … Continue reading Vegetable Spring Rolls
Zha Jiang Mian are also known as fried sauce noodles, according to Pippa Middlehurst. This dish is popular in Beijing, and was very popular at our table. Skip ahead to the recipe for Zha Jiang Mian On the 17th of April, British Airways cancelled our flight to the UK. This was to be expected so … Continue reading Zha Jiang Mian | Fried Sauce Noodles
The recipe for baby back ribs was aimed for people with gas braais that have a smoker box. As we don't have one, Dave improvised and made a small foil container for the smoke. It worked a charm and the ribs were extremely moreish. Skip ahead to the recipe for Baby Back Ribs There are … Continue reading Baby Back Ribs
This Honey Teriyaki Glaze is essential to making the glazed baby back ribs that I shall share with you soon. However, the glaze is perfect for chicken wings and worth making extra to keep in the fridge. Skip ahead to the recipe for Honey Teriyaki Glaze Dave and I started off our overseas adventures in … Continue reading Honey Teriyaki Glaze
If you need a little bit of change in the way you cook potatoes, then this spicy roast potatoes recipe from Flavour is what you are looking for. The dressing is optional, but I found it perfectly complemented this side dish. Skip ahead to the recipe for Spicy Roast Potatoes My Tuesday gym routine is set … Continue reading Spicy Roast Potatoes
This tahini and soy dressing is so versatile. You can use it on roast potatoes, on plain salads, with rice or noodle dishes as well as a dipping sauce. Be sure to make more than you think you need! It will keep for 2 weeks if stored in the fridge. Skip ahead to the recipe … Continue reading Tahini And Soy Dressing
As my friend Lorraine says, this recipe for plum sauce is a pushy one! You really have to make it. Dave has been slathering this onto our chicken and using it as a dipping sauce. Next time I have overripe plums I am going to make more. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ … Continue reading Plum Sauce
This is not quite Asian Chicken Noodle Soup but I am calling it that as it has ginger and lime. And also because I have made chicken noodle soup previously for the blog. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Asian Chicken Noodle Soup ♥ In June I made the decision to delay my … Continue reading Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
I made this glazed gammon well after Christmas, for a family dinner. I take great joy in watching our granddaughter eat food with utter delight on her face. It makes cooking for all of them a pleasure. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Glazed Gammon ♥ The other day while walking to my … Continue reading Glazed Gammon
You need time on your hands to make this barbecue brisket. The meat needs marinating in a dry rub overnight, and then cooking for 4 hours before finishing it off on the barbecue. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Barbecue Brisket ♥ We have a friend who is 20 years older than … Continue reading Barbecue Brisket Coated In A Delicious Sauce