Fried Sprats with Tomato Salad
Sunday, April 21, 2024Sprats, aka brislings or spratus spratus, are a small oily fish and rich in high quality protein and beneficial omega-3 fatty acids. Like whitebait, these small oily fish can be eaten whole including head, fins, bones and innards-EVERYTHING. However, it's a matter of personal preference how you prepare them. If you like, you can cook your sprats gutted or with or without head. If you ain't on keto or low-carb, then try dusting the fish with some seasoned flour or dipping them with a beer batter before frying.
Carrot and Chickpea Salad with Honey Coriander Dressing
Monday, April 15, 2024Roasted Red Onion Salad with Honey Pecans and Apple Vinaigrette
Sunday, April 07, 2024This is an utterly simple, yet quite unlike any other salad. The humble onion gets a makeover with honey glazed pecans and apple vinaigrette. I have roasted them in oven, but if you are blessed with a grill, then grill them on medium for 7-8 minutes until lightly softened and charred. The recipe works just as well with other types of onions, but red one looks prettier. Walnuts, hazelnuts or pine nuts are great substitutes for pecans. They are excellent with grilled fish, or kebab and flat bread.
Kumato Puttanesca Salad
Friday, March 22, 2024Inspiration for this simple salad comes from the flavours of a popular Neapolitan puttanesca sauce, which usually contains tomatoes, anchovies, garlic and capers. You can make this all year round with any kind of tomatoes you like, but it would make a really good summer salad when tomatoes and fresh herbs are in abundance.
Kumato tomato is a unique product of natural crossbreeding among several varieties, including some wild Mediterranean specimens. It is succulent, sweet and slightly tart and has a strong distinctive taste that changes as the tomato colour moves from green to brown to dark red.
Smoked Goose Breast Salad with Pine Nuts and Raspberries
Monday, March 18, 2024Smoked goose breast has a wonderfully succulent texture and a smooth, smoky flavour. They are ideal for a delicious starter with some bitter crunchy salad leaves and earthy toasted pine nuts. The tangy and perfectly balanced Dijon mustard vinaigrette comes together in minutes and pairs really well with salad.
Herby Cucumber Salad with Whipped Feta
Thursday, March 14, 2024Creamy, sea salted and mildly tangy Feta Lesbos (made exclusively from the milk of Lesbian breed sheep in the isle of Lesbos) and Greek yoghurt are whipped into a dip and top with a refreshing herby cucumber salad that goes well with every meal. It's naturally gluten-free and keto-friendly. Serve it with some crispy pita chips or crackers if you wish.
Red Belgian Endive Salad with Pomegranate and Walnuts
Sunday, March 10, 2024Spicy Carrot Ribbons with Chickpea Crumbs
Tuesday, February 27, 2024A simple vegetable peeler turns humble carrots into beautifully ribbons in this healthy, colourful and bright salad tossed with a spicy vinaigrette featuring garlic, lime, jalapeño and cilantro. Canned chickpeas are pulsed into crumbs, then roasted until crispy for the topping together with pomegranate seeds. It's easy to put tother and perfect as an appetizer or side with your lunch or dinner.
Red Belgian Endive and Fennel with Parmesan Crisps
Monday, February 19, 2024Light, crunchy, pleasantly bitter and full of flavours, this gluten free fennel salad is a cinch to prepare, makes an ideal side and will be a welcome addition to any dining table. Throw in some orange or apple for natural sweetness. Bursting with salty, cheesy flavour in every crunchy bite, the parmesan crisps are perfect as topping for salads, soups or just enjoyed as a snack on their own.
Baby Leaf Salad with Roasted Hokkaido and Herb Dressing
Sunday, December 31, 2023Crispy, tender baby leaves are gently tossed with chicken schmaltz roasted Hokkaido pumpkin wedges and aromatic toasted cashew nuts in this colourful and pretty salad. The lemon-and-herb vinaigrette gets a touch of sweetness from a teaspoon of honey and works beautifully with almost any salad. I used a mixture of flat parsley, oregano and thyme. If you can't find red chard and bull's blood, just use baby arugula, lamb's lettuce or young spinach instead.
Minted Lamb and Feta Meatballs with Tomato Salad
Wednesday, December 27, 2023Grilled Radicchio Salad with Goat Cheese and Candied Walnuts
Thursday, December 21, 2023Grilling radicchio helps temper the bitterness in this hearty and beautiful vegetable. Radicchio and fresh goat cheese pair well and compliment each other. Candied walnuts and juicy pomegranate seeds give a distinctive lift and touch of sweetness to this warm salad. It is simple and quick to prepare and makes an impressive and exciting side dish that will liven up any meal.