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Bouillabaisse

Guy is making this as we speak , Easter Sunday lock down Covid 19 , he made it last year during Easter when we were at our place in Wanaka, I have decided it is going to be an annual …

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Spaghetti with Clams, (Spaghetti all Vongole)

I love spaghetti Vongole and this recipe is from Josh Emmett’s Bible of cooking The Recipe . and he received it from Danielle Alvarez,  and it is delicious . in the book Josh suggests getting everything well prepared and ready …

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Salmon Poke Bowls

Poke Bowls originated from Hawaii and have become increasingly popular at the moment , they are super easy to make , you. can swap out the salmon for Tuna or Fresh fish or cooked chicken and add all sorts of …

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Salad Tuna Nicose

This is a gorgeous   Tuna Nicose recipe by Jamie Oliver , In the photo I crumbed the tuna loin with black and white sesame seeds and seared it quickly and added cucumber and boiled new small potatoes and left …

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Seafood Paella

Don't be afraid of making this easy Seafood Paella, it is essentially a risotto using a medium grain stubby rice that absorbs liquid well ( if you don't have the Paella rice an Arborio rice  does the trick)  there are ...
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Coconut and Tamarind Fish Curry

This is an easy , fragrant fish Curry  can be cooked in less than 15 minutes and the flavours and aromas are incredible. This dish uses Curry leaves which are readily available at supermarkets and can be frozen . Serve …

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Mussles in White Wine Moules Mariniere

A very favourite dish of my Fathers, Mum and Dad used to go searching for the best Mussles around, Dad also loved Rich Stein so its with pleasure I share his recipe  of Mussles in Wine Ingredients 1 3/4 kilo ...
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Vietnamese Ceviche

This refreshing  Vietnamese Ceviche is so quick to prepare ,make a double  batch of the Nuac Cham Sauce as it keeps well and is a classic dipping sauce for Prawns, Thai Chicken Cakes, meat balls etc Ingredients 4 fresh  fish ...