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Kerala Prawn Curry | One Pot Dish

Apr 23, 2021Mar 19, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 2 Comments

My Kerala prawn curry was a second choice. Albeit not a bad one. I had taken crayfish out of the freezer, but having left them in their too long, they were not good enough to use for cooking. Kerala is known for its spices and fishing and I am sure you will find this mild … Continue reading Kerala Prawn Curry | One Pot Dish

Pernod Mussels Using Fresh Black Mussels

Aug 31, 2018Jul 16, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 15 Comments

The morning I started writing my review of Home Cooked & Heartwarming Dave and I had been shopping. We bought a kilogram of mussels which I planned on cooking with Pernod. I used Ashleigh Levin's recipe for mighty mussel pot with secret Sambuca as the base for my Pernod mussels. In her recipe book Ashleigh says that … Continue reading Pernod Mussels Using Fresh Black Mussels

Confit Crayfish Using A Sous Vide Cooker

Apr 16, 2018Mar 15, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

The first most trusted person in my life is Dave. He is the one who goes out and catches crayfish for me to experiment with. I tried curing the crayfish using my sous vide bags but it was not a huge success. To rescue it I placed it into the sous vide cooker and was … Continue reading Confit Crayfish Using A Sous Vide Cooker

Crayfish Balti | West Coast Rock Lobster Balti

Mar 5, 2018Feb 10, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

I took inspiration  for our Burns Night main course from my Curry recipe book. This crayfish balti is a British curry. The balti originates in Birmingham, the curry capital of Britain. The word in Punjabi means bucket but it is presumed that the word batti meaning food would have inspired the original recipe. Head straight on … Continue reading Crayfish Balti | West Coast Rock Lobster Balti

Prawn Linguine With Herb Oil And Rocket

Jan 29, 2018Jan 20, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 21 Comments

This prawn linguine is packed full of flavour from the herbs and garlic. Buy peeled, cleaned and deveined prawns if you do not feel like the hassle of doing that yourself. Head straight on to the Recipe For Prawn Linguine ♥ I am not a fan of the word diet, or following a restrictive eating … Continue reading Prawn Linguine With Herb Oil And Rocket

Recipe For Chicken And Shellfish Paella

Sep 1, 2017Jun 25, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

To make an authentic chicken and shellfish paella you need a paellera. This is the dish it is cooked and served in. Originating in Valencia, there are three basic ingredients. Rice, saffron and olive oil. Other essential ingredients include chorizo, mussels, chicken, langoustines and peas. Head straight on to the Recipe For Chicken And Shellfish … Continue reading Recipe For Chicken And Shellfish Paella

Crayfish Nasi Goreng Using Jasmine Rice

May 5, 2016Jun 25, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 39 Comments

Head straight on to the recipe for Crayfish Nasi Goreng ♥ Nasi goreng can be translated to fried rice and here I have prepared the dish with crayfish. But you can use prawns if these are easier (or cheaper) to find. Dave and I are going to the Netherlands this year where I am sure we … Continue reading Crayfish Nasi Goreng Using Jasmine Rice

Lobster Ceviche Using Rock Lobster

Sep 2, 2014Aug 5, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 33 Comments

It is September, and the start of a very busy month for me. Dave and I are heading to France this month which means scheduling my blog posts for while we are away. This in turn means making a few things in advance, and finding the words for posts when maybe the inspiration is not … Continue reading Lobster Ceviche Using Rock Lobster

Lobster Pot Pie For Daring Bakers’

Oct 27, 2013Oct 14, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 22 Comments

Blog-checking lines: Hannah of Rise and Shine was our October 2013 Daring Bakers’ hostess and she challenged us to bake our own double crusted savory pot pies. Using any from-scratch crust and filling we choose, we were allowed to get completely creative with our recipe, showing off the savory flavors and fillings from our own home … Continue reading Lobster Pot Pie For Daring Bakers’

Recipe For Bouillabaisse

Oct 8, 2013Aug 6, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 31 Comments

I have learnt that there is a very clear distinction between food bloggers and food photographers / stylists. I am a food blogger and I concentrate on bringing you, my reader, the very best recipes I possibly can. I cook at night when I get home from work - yes, I do have a regular … Continue reading Recipe For Bouillabaisse

Crayfish Stock Made With West Coast Rock Lobster

Sep 26, 2013Sep 23, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 18 Comments

When you make this crayfish stock you know exactly how good it is because you know what went in to it. I much prefer to make my own to use in the dishes I create. There is so much added goodness in this recipe which you won't find in store bought stocks. We live about … Continue reading Crayfish Stock Made With West Coast Rock Lobster

Recipe For Crayfish Tom Yum Soup

Jun 6, 2013Aug 6, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 28 Comments

Many, many years ago I worked in a restaurant in Rivonia, Sandton. After work, all the restaurant workers from a lot of the local places would gather at a bar for after work drinks. One of our early night choices was a place called the White House. It was festive and the bar was separate … Continue reading Recipe For Crayfish Tom Yum Soup

Prawn Broth | Soup Recipe To Use As A Base

Aug 23, 2012Jul 25, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 48 Comments

This prawn broth recipe makes for a great soup base for any shellfish. I love making broths for supper. It has been a long and wet winter and on a cold night, nothing seems to warm the soul as much as a hearty dish of warm something! Most often than not, that something is a … Continue reading Prawn Broth | Soup Recipe To Use As A Base

Sous Vide Crayfish Tails Using A Ziploc Bag

Jul 28, 2012Jul 9, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 20 Comments

Cindy came to visit and while she sat in the lounge, Dave and I were in the kitchen discussing how to go about cooking the crayfish for the bisque. I had some left over stock from when I first made the bisque, but of course, it needed the actual crayfish. So I suggested to Dave that we … Continue reading Sous Vide Crayfish Tails Using A Ziploc Bag

Recipe For Braised Oxtail With Peanut Sauce | Karé-Karé

Jun 6, 2012Aug 6, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 38 Comments

The Eat For The Earth initiative from yuppiechef is being held for the second year running. I hosted a meal on World Environment Day and made a donation to Soil for Life. If you would like to make a donation of any amount then please click on the link above and do so. In real money terms, €10 (R100) … Continue reading Recipe For Braised Oxtail With Peanut Sauce | Karé-Karé

Lemon Garlic Linguine With Prawns

May 21, 2012Apr 16, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 56 Comments

I am submitting this recipe for Lemon Garlic Linguine With Prawns to Presto Pasta Nights, which is being hosted this week by Rachel, The Crispy Cook The Secret Recipe Club challenge is a great way to meet new bloggers. This month, I got to read more about Carrie who blogs over at Carrie's Sweet Life. Carrie has … Continue reading Lemon Garlic Linguine With Prawns

Ginger Prawns On An Apple And Tatsoi Salad

Apr 17, 2012Mar 16, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 35 Comments

This recipe for ginger prawns on an apple and tatsoi salad was developed by me for Woolworths Chopping Board Chit Chat. Saturday's for me are my day to spend in the kitchen, creating and enjoying. This past weekend Dave was at the race track and I was happily minding my own business, making pastry. Out … Continue reading Ginger Prawns On An Apple And Tatsoi Salad

Green Curry Paste | Kreaung Geng Geng Gwio Warn

Jan 25, 2012Jan 12, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 25 Comments

Green curry paste is known in Thai as kreaung geng geng gwio warn. It is a  fragrant, fresh curry paste made with fresh herbs and some spices. If I could categorize my personality by using flavours, then I would be a citrus person. I love all things citrus, whether in fruit, scent or flavour. My … Continue reading Green Curry Paste | Kreaung Geng Geng Gwio Warn

Crayfish Ravioli With A Bisque Sauce

Jan 24, 2012Jan 11, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 42 Comments

I am submitting this recipe for Crayfish Ravioli With A Bisque Sauce to Presto Pasta Nights, which is being hosted this week by  Emma of Soupier  Like most countries in the world where commercial fishing exists, the recreational fisherman is the one to suffer from a lack of fish close inshore and from the fact that … Continue reading Crayfish Ravioli With A Bisque Sauce

Cindy’s Crayfish Curry With Coconut Cream

Oct 20, 2011Sep 27, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ Leave a comment

Cindy's Crayfish Curry I just love mystery ingredients! I think I would do well in a mystery box challenge (which gives me an idea...) but, back to the challenge Cindy gave me. She gifted me these three mystery ingredients and so I made Cindy's Crayfish Curry. Kefir lime leaves are unique in flavour and if you … Continue reading Cindy’s Crayfish Curry With Coconut Cream

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