My friend Cindy sent me foodie gifts and this inspired my carom seed curry. I have a troll, a person who reads my blog, from start to finish, and then leaves me really horrid comments. The great thing is that I am able to control who comments on my posts, and so Mr Allan Trollface, … Continue reading Carom Seed Curry
Tag: seafood
Lamb Burgers
I did not win the Woolworths soup competition even though I thought the recipe was amazing. Laura at Woolworths tells me it may be because it is too similar to what they already have on the shelf. I chose to make a beef short rib and carrot soup and not only did it taste good, it … Continue reading Lamb Burgers
Apple Cider Mackerel
This apple cider mackerel was served with apples and a horseradish mash. Of all the things I have lost, I miss my mind the most! This seems such an apt saying for me right now. I seem to have lost my memory. I certainly hope that wherever it is vacationing, it is having a good … Continue reading Apple Cider Mackerel
Hake With Anchovy Butter And Caper Berries
We have been given the most beautiful, huge pieces of hake and as this fish can take on so many wonderful flavours, I decided to make use of the anchovy butter with olives and caper berries to sauce it up. Hake is a locally caught fish and there are quite a few companies in the … Continue reading Hake With Anchovy Butter And Caper Berries
Broad Bean And Gravadlax Pasta
I am submitting this recipe for Broad Bean And Gravadlax Pasta to Presto Pasta Nights, which is being hosted this week by Ruth from Once Upon A Feast Summer has come to pay us a visit in the Western Cape. It is the middle of winter and yet we are walking around wearing t-shirts and … Continue reading Broad Bean And Gravadlax Pasta
Calamari Risotto For Presto Pasta Nights
I submitted this recipe for Calamari Risotto to Presto Pasta Nights, last week to Debbi Does Dinner but my email seems to have got lost in the ethernet, so I am sending it off to Anu of Truth Personified for this week. Usually during the Tour De France my friend Kim and I watch 'together'. She … Continue reading Calamari Risotto For Presto Pasta Nights
Paella Recipe
I am sitting here with the wind blowing and the sky overcast, feeling a little bit sad. My Boxer had been sick for two weeks and as I typed this, they did not know what was wrong with her. In July of 2002 I went to choose a puppy at the breeder's house. They had … Continue reading Paella Recipe
Tomato And Anchovy Pasta For Presto Pasta Nights
I am submitting this recipe for Tomato and Anchovy Pasta to Presto Pasta Nights, which is being hosted this week by Helen of Fuss Free Flavours. I have a good friend who is in love with anchovies! Well, at least I think she is, as she uses a whole bottle to make potato salad. My … Continue reading Tomato And Anchovy Pasta For Presto Pasta Nights
Olive Tapenade
I make this black olive tapenade when we need an alternative topping for bruschetta. I love the saltiness of the tapenade and you can use it for so many dishes. One of the most amazing things about Italy and France is the fact that farmers farm the land right up to the edges! Another thing … Continue reading Olive Tapenade
Tuna Lasagne
I came home far too late yesterday to blog my Tandy Tuesday pasta recipe for the week. I of course would not let it slide, as I love being a part of the Presto Pasta Nights community. This recipe for tuna lasagne has been a firm favourite of mine for a long time. It is … Continue reading Tuna Lasagne
Lamb Meat Balls
There is nothing better than grinding your own meat to make meatballs, and this recipe for lamb meat balls is a perfect way to start. It is not often that you can find lamb mince in the shops, but I have been able to find lamb steaks. I got an artisan stand mixer for Christmas … Continue reading Lamb Meat Balls
Tomato, Anchovy And Basil Pasta
I am submitting this recipe for Tomato, Anchovy And Basil Pasta to Presto Pasta Nights, which is being hosted this week by Jacqueline of Tinned Tomatoes This is a meal I made on Christmas eve! My parents were here for their annual holiday and we had a busy social time with them for a week. … Continue reading Tomato, Anchovy And Basil Pasta
Seared Tuna
I can remember clearly the first time I took Dave for sushi. He was not brave enough to be alone with me eating raw fish, and so joined me with two of our friends in tow. The one actually asked the waitress how he was supposed to cook his fish! Dave swallowed the sashimi, and … Continue reading Seared Tuna
Pan Fried Hake
This recipe for pan fried hake is perfect for weeknights when you do not have much time. Hake is a locally sourced, sustainable fish, and widely available in South Africa. Hake in South Africa provides a huge industry for local fisherman. There are numerous fishing companies involved in the trawling industry and if you pop … Continue reading Pan Fried Hake
Bananas, Green Peppers And Fish | Guest Post
Bananas, Green Peppers And Fish My friend Michala sent me this recipe, for the pepper challenge, which her mum invented while they were staying in Tanzania. It is called bananas, green peppers and fish. The dish makes use of local ingredients, and sustainable fish. To me, it is important that we protect our resources. Buying … Continue reading Bananas, Green Peppers And Fish | Guest Post
Anchovy Butter
Various herbs and other ingredients can be added to salted or unsalted butter to produce different colours and flavours. They are sometimes referred to as compound butters or beurres composés. Here I have made anchovy butter. I love making flavoured butters and as they keep in the fridge, you can make once for a few … Continue reading Anchovy Butter
Snoek Soufflé, A Recipe Using Leftovers
Making Snoek Soufflé is another way I use up my left over snoek from when we braai. You can use any leftover fish so there is no need to limit yourself to snoek. Snoek is a species of snake mackerel that is found off the coastal waters of South Africa. The ones we get here … Continue reading Snoek Soufflé, A Recipe Using Leftovers
Swordfish And How To Cook It
Being very lucky in the fact that fresh fish is readily available, I am able to shop for supper the day I want to eat fish. We have a fishmonger a block from the office and I head in there to see what they have available and then plan my meal around the fish. This … Continue reading Swordfish And How To Cook It
Gravadlax | Salt And Sugar Cured Salmon
We have a very dear friend who is from Sweden - every year he hosts a party and one of the starters is always cured salmon. He orders a whole Norwegian salmon from Seafood On Sail and prepares it. As he tells it, gravad means grave and lax is salmon. The salmon would traditionally be … Continue reading Gravadlax | Salt And Sugar Cured Salmon
Snoek Paté Using Braaied Snoek
When Dave and I braai a snoek just for the two of us there is always a lot left over. So in order to make use of the leftovers we make a snoek paté using the flesh from the fish. Snoek is a locally caught fish that is sustainable. You might know this as barracuda … Continue reading Snoek Paté Using Braaied Snoek