Recipes
Stuffed portobello mushrooms with mussels
Preheat the broiler. Heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil in a medium nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until tender. Add the mussels, arugula and wine. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until moisture is almost completely evaporated. Remove from the […]
Smoked oyster canapés with avocado
Drain the smoked oysters; cut the roasted red bell pepper into small wedges. Cut the avocados in halves, remove seed, and scoop out the flesh. Mash the avocados, combine with lemon juice and salt. Use a pastry tube to squeeze the mashed avocado onto the cracker; top up with smoked oysters and roasted red pepper. […]
Potato latkes with smoked barramundi and herbed crème fraiche
This holiday-ready appetizer hits all the notes in one bite: crunchy, salty, creamy and savory. Recipe and photography by Nicole Gaffney. Place the Barramundi fillets in a large, deep casserole dish or container. Whisk together the brown sugar, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, bay leaves and water until the sugar and salt have fully dissolved. […]
Bouillabaisse (French seafood stew)
Heat a large sauté pan until medium hot, add the olive oil, onion, garlic, leek and carrot and simmer for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the tomatoes and simmer for another 2 minutes until soft. Add the fish stock, bring to the boil then add the saffron, orange zest, dried thyme and bay leaves. Simmer […]
Classic spaghetti vongole
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to packet instructions. Drain the pasta and return to the pan, reserving some of the cooking water. Heat a large skillet until medium hot. Add the olive oil and shallots and garlic and cook gently for 2-3 minutes until […]
Tagliatelle with roasted salmon, tomatoes and spinach
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook according to packet instructions. Drain the pasta and return to the pan, reserving some of the cooking water Meanwhile, heat a frying until hot, add half the oil and the salmon and fry on each side for 2 minutes then […]
Salt baked sea bream with samphire, pea and asparagus salad
Preheat the oven to 400°F Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and lay the sea bream on top. Place the salt into a large bowl and add the egg white, mixing well until you achieve the consistency of wet sand. Spoon the salt over the top and smooth to totally cover the fish. […]
Shrimp skewers with red onion and herbs
Add the shrimp to a bowl. Pour 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp vinegar and the garlic into a bowl, season with black pepper and whisk to combine. If you have time, leave the shrimp to marinate for up to 30 minutes. Thread onto metal skewers (or soaked wooden skewers), adding in a wedge of […]
Norwegian seafood stew
Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery and potatoes into a large sauté pan. Pour the fish stock over the top and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables are all tender. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in […]
Pan fried trout with mashed potatoes and sauteed asparagus
Place the potatoes into a saucepan, cover with water, add a little salt and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes until tender. Drain and return to the pan. Add half the butter and the milk and mash until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper and set aside while […]