Meats

Asparagus, prawn and vodka pasta

November 17, 2008

In Pasta

Spaghetti with broad beans, bacon, breadcrumbs and parmesan

November 17, 2008

It makes a change to have pasta without sauce. This peasantstyle spaghetti dish uses olive oil as the lubricant. Crispy bacon bits, broad beans and breadcrumbs work well…

In Fish

Smoked salmon trout and cream cheese thimbles

November 17, 2008

So easy to make, these stylish smoked salmon trout and cream cheese thimbles feature a classic combination of creamy and salty. A wonderfully elegant appetiser that’s perfect for…

Curries

Thai fish cakes with dipping sauce

October 14, 2008

Fish cakes are one of the many snacks sold as street food in Thailand. They are fried on request and sold with a dipping sauce and bamboo sticks…

Recipes

Spaghettini with vegetables and clams

September 14, 2008

In Dishes

Grilled fish with Moroccan lentils, butternut fondant and grilled asparagus

June 30, 2008

Grilled fish with Moroccan lentils, butternut fondant and grilled asparagus is the perfect lunch or dinner. It is refreshing and pairs well with La Motte Sauvignon Blanc.

In Recipes

Crab and crayfish cocktail

June 23, 2008

Cook’s tips: • It’s very important that the shellfish is succulent. • Shellfish can be substituted with prawns or shrimps. Monkfish can also be used.

Prawns

Skewered spicy prawns with curried mayonnaise

June 20, 2008

In Pasta

Tagliatelle with prawns, mange tout and lemon sauce

June 20, 2008

This combination of flavours is perfect for an Italian summer lunch.

In Fish

Steamed red snapper with miso

June 20, 2008

This is well worth the effort. The miso dressing can be served separately.

Breakfast

Omelette roulade with smoked salmon, watercress and caperberries

June 18, 2008

In Dinner

Pistachio-glazed pork fillet served with caramelised onion, apple slices and bacon-wrapped leeks

June 18, 2008

This classic combination of apple and pork with a pistachio twist is simply delicious.

In Dinner

I found this at The Radium Beer Hall in Johannesburg and I love it. Thank you to Manuel, and to Artemis for managing to pass the recipe on to me. Manny says to use a good, fairly strong beer with character because that’s what will end up on your plate.

Asparagus, prawn and vodka pasta

Spaghetti with broad beans, bacon, breadcrumbs and parmesan

Smoked salmon trout and cream cheese thimbles

Kasmiri lamb curry

Fragrant Malaysian fish curry

Thai fish cakes with dipping sauce

Spaghettini with vegetables and clams

Grilled fish with Moroccan lentils, butternut fondant and grilled asparagus

Crab and crayfish cocktail

Skewered spicy prawns with curried mayonnaise

Tagliatelle with prawns, mange tout and lemon sauce

Steamed red snapper with miso

Omelette roulade with smoked salmon, watercress and caperberries

Pistachio-glazed pork fillet served with caramelised onion, apple slices and bacon-wrapped leeks

Prawns in beer

No-bake blueberry cheesecake

Delicious air fryer scones

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Baked milk tart