BBQ Gambas Pil Pil

I remember the first time that I ever had prawns pil pil, it was in the market in Barcelona. I sat at the counter of one of the tapas bars, and watched how they fired up the plump fresh prawns with fiery chilies, aromatic garlic and smokey paprika. They were out of this world… They served them with very thinly sliced sourdough toasts that were brushed with olive oil – so I could scoop the prawns pil pil onto the toasts to create the perfect bite, heaven! It is one of the easiest and fastest suppers that I know.

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Salmon Niçoise

Even a light summer lunch can taste like a true indulgence. The secret in this Salmon Niçoise is the rich butter on the salmon and in the dressing. In high heat, the butter helps to seal in the seasoning while the salmon cooks. In the dressing, it blends smoothly with the Dijon mustard and lemon juice to bring out the best in the French beans, quartered tomatoes, sliced olives and soft-boiled egg.

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Orange & Summer Berry Pudding

Whip up a midweek treat for the family, a visually stunning dessert for dinner guests or a delicious way to showcase a berry picking bounty. Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries – or whatever is up for grabs at the famers’ market – are perfect piled high over a simple steamed pudding. This Orange & Summer Berry Pudding lets fresh ingredients like citrus zest shine. Create the ultimate summer trifecta with spoonful of pudding, a dollop of whipped cream and a perfectly ripe berry on top.

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Prawn Cocktail

Sweet, juicy prawns bathed in a piquant sauce and served on a bed of crisp lettuce – you have to admit, this does sound like heaven! Prawn cocktail is one of those retro dishes that got a bad rap in the eighties (like chicken kiev), because of the many poor restaurant variations, but it is so good if you use the right ingredients.

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