Sometimes there is just no point in looking for attention (or conversation!) Last weekend was one of those – Golf and Rugby, forget about any decent chat apart from the odd grunt so I just got cooking. The sweet potatoes crisped with the spices are a really nice alternative to the usual steamed version and the green bean and lardons are delicious just warm as … Continue reading Monkfish, Crispy Sweet Potatoes & Warm Green Bean Salad
I love making fish cakes, the right balance of potato to fish (not too much!) and preferably more than 1 type of fish for a bit of interest. Served with some pickles on the side and a green salad makes one of my favourite meals. Full of heart healthy fats and if you use salmon like I did, one of the best sources of Omega … Continue reading Simple Fish Cakes – Good for your ♥
This is a simple tasty dish which can be put together in less than 10 minutes. There are great shop bought tapenade’s available from farmer’s markets and the like which add a lovely zing to the dish. The halibut stands up well to this where as more delicate fish might be overpowered. Full of heart healthy fats, carotenoids and flavenoids from the beans and tapenade … Continue reading Pan Fried Halibut with Olive Tapenade & Beans
A week in Portugal was a glorious end to summer – Cascais is a lovely little beach town, cobblestone alleys, nice buildings, a good food market, safe beaches with clean water and great simple food….. I lived on fish and salads for the week as well as sampled lots of the local pastries… in the name of research. Even the tinned fish come in cute … Continue reading A Fish Dish ..To capture holiday memories
The goodness of fish is well known yet despite being an island nation we export a shocking amount of one of our best natural resources… Fish cooked in paper is a really simple way to cook a piece of fish, using what ever veggies available in the press, some seasoning, a glug of wine if you like and hey presto a stunning healthy meal in … Continue reading Fish in Paper
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