Side Dish
Pea & Egg Fried Rice
Monday, May 5th, 2008If there is one thing I learned from making egg-fried rice it is that the rice should be stone cold. At first I used to boil the rice, then immediately fry it. The results were a bit mushy and not so satisfying. Also, don’t fret if you don’t have a wok. Our last wok’s non-stick […]
New Potato & Dill Salad
Thursday, May 1st, 2008Like any human being my personality and behaviour are marked with idiosyncrasies. One of them is when I was a child I used to love growing herbs. Lots of them; from lemon balm to sage. You see, herbs aren’t just any plants. They don’t just stand there looking pretty with a flower or two, but […]
Tangy Honey-Glazed Shallots
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008What is not to love about this side dish? The slightly salty, sweet and sour flavours mingle, and tingle the tongue. The tiny onions are so tender that they almost instantly melt in your mouth. Visitors have to dive in quickly to get their share because when the Greedy Gourmet comes along it is highly […]
Sweet Potato Rice
Thursday, March 13th, 2008I keep a stash of recipes that are ready for publishing in a folder. Ready to do some spring cleaning I paged to the oldest one. Yikes! September was only yesterday, wasn’t it? But…but…but it’s 6 months ago! How could this recipe go unnoticed by me? Okay, let’s admit it; it’s not as fancy as […]
Potato Hash Browns
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008We all know the saying “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”. Hmmm. What about women? I know for sure that this old adage applies to me very well. On lazy weekend mornings while we still recover from Gabriel’s wake up drill I would nudge Neil in bed and start fluttering my […]
Potato Latkes with Caviar and Crème Fraîche
Thursday, February 21st, 2008It’s that time of the month again. No, no. Not that time! Nicole from For the Love of Food has paired over 40 bloggers in her Taste & Create event. The idea is each partner has to make one of the recipes on the other’s website. This time round my partner is The Allergy […]
Creamy Pecorino & Lemon Pasta
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008Everyone knows about Parmesan, also known as Parmigiano Reggiano, but what about Pecorino Romano? It is aged and hardened especially for grating and can be exactly the same way that Parmesan is. So what’s the difference? One, Parmesan is made of cow’s milk whereas Pecorino comes from ewe’s milk. Two, Pecorino has a saltier and […]
Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan
Monday, November 26th, 2007As I mentioned earlier, our veg plot has suffered greatly this year because of our unintentional neglect. Other than the abundance of tomatoes in the summer, we have one consolation for the winter. Brussels sprouts. Just like chestnuts, sprouts remind us that winter is just around the corner. Do not despair! When Brussels sprouts are […]
Butternut, Green Beans, Red Onions and Tofu with Maple Syrup Glaze
Friday, November 23rd, 2007Who would have thought vegetables can be so seriously moreish? As soon as the veg-filled roasting pan comes out of the oven Neil and guests immediately have to dive in and seize their share. There must be a ravenous fairy living in this house. Or can it be Copper the Fox who lives in […]
Creamy Leek Tart
Wednesday, November 21st, 2007Checking out the food blogging events taking place this month, I came across two similar ones. Becke from Columbus Foodie wanted bloggers to create a pie or tart that represents the region we live in and Jeanne from Cook Sister got mischievous with her topless tarts announcement. I had a few problems though. One, I […]
Leek & Mushroom Egg Noodles
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007No doubt it is the butter that makes these noodles taste so good. Folks who are more health conscious feel free to use olive oil (or any oil of your choice) instead of butter. I love having these noodles as an accompaniment to Pan-fried Butter & Garlic Prawns. If you fancy this dish as a […]