Tag Archives: Seafood

Classic with a Twist: Paella with Black Rice

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

Oh. my. God. You won’t believe how much flavour this black rice has compared with white rice. It really adds an amazing nutty taste to the otherwise relatively standard paella. And, those of you out there who know my husband … Continue reading →

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Blast from the Past: Easter Recipe Favourites

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

With Easter nearly here I thought I would take a look back at some great recipes which are ideal for the holiday. If you are having family or friends to visit, this Silverbeet and Artichoke Dip is quick to make … Continue reading →

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Weeknight Dinner: Tuna and Mushroom Pasta Bake

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

You can put this dinner together using items mainly from your pantry. Struggling to find appealing fresh ingredients in your kitchen? This recipe is ideal as you can adapt it according to what you do have in your pantry or … Continue reading →

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Family Favourite Seafood Pie

Posted on February 17, 2013 by

Add a touch of luxury to your menu with this creamy, delicious pie. If you love seafood then this is the dish for you. The sauce is full of flavour and is a perfect match for both the filling and … Continue reading →

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Australia Day: Recipe round-up for your BBQ

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

This Saturday, 26th January, is Australia Day. In honour of the occasion I thought I would bring together some tasty recipes which would be great at any Australian party, whether it is a BBQ or not. First, ’throw a shrimp on the … Continue reading →

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Garlic and Chilli BBQ Prawns with Green Peppers

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

I love the colours of this simple BBQ dish. Big juicy prawns on the BBQ are quite often considered to be a traditional dish for Australia. I am lazy though and always buy prawns that have already been peeled. Just … Continue reading →

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Diamond Jubilee: Oven-baked Fish and Chips

Posted on June 3, 2012 by

This weekend marks the main celebrations of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, so I thought I would make a traditional English dish. As you might have noticed, my fish & chips look slightly different. That is because they were cooked in the oven … Continue reading →

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Slow Roasted Salmon with Orange and Fennel

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

Are you afraid of over-cooking fish? Then this recipe is for you because, unless you forget it is in the oven, over-cooking isn’t really possible. As you may have noticed, fish isn’t something that I cook very often. That is mainly … Continue reading →

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Cheat’s Prawn Spring Rolls

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

I’ve never attempted to make spring rolls before in any form, but this version is very tasty and not too difficult to make. They are actually made with filo (phyllo) pastry rather than traditional spring roll wraps, and are then baked in … Continue reading →

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Crab and Cherry Tomato Spaghetti

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

This is a great mid-week meal for two people as it takes less than 15 minutes to cook. If you use fresh pasta rather than dried you could cut it down to 5 minutes! The original recipe comes from BBC … Continue reading →

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