I’ve had this recipe for 5 years and finally got around to making it! Perhaps my initial procrastination was my fear that it would be too involved and time consuming. However, the preparation wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. This recipe is adapted from Australian Good Taste magazine. It’s one of those…

A delightful appetizer bursting with flavor! There are many forms of salsa but all should include chili. A basic salsa recipe has these ingredients: tomatoes, onions, cilantro, chili pepper, salt and lemon juice. Serves 416 king prawns (peeled and deveined)1/2 pineapple, peeled and cut into equal size chunks250g haloumi, cut into equal sized chunks Salsa5…

Done this way, Portobello mushrooms taste like mini steaks! Mushrooms are among the most medicinal of all foods. Portobello mushrooms have more potassium than a banana and are actually large crimini mushrooms. For more health benefits of mushrooms, click here. This recipe is adapted from the BBC Olive magazine. Serves 66 large portobello mushrooms4 tablespoons…

Frittatas originated in Italy and have to be the easiest egg dishes to make. And, you don’t have to flip the eggs like one has to for an omelette. Frittatas are a fool proof meal and the perfect solution to the empty fridge syndrome (a great way to use leftovers). Eggs provide protein, vitamin B12,…

Kedgeree is an English breakfast dish brought from India and made of leftover fish, rice and hard-boiled eggs. This variation is by Nigella Lawson (Nigella Bites). Traditionally Kedgeree is served with rice, smoked fish, hard cooked eggs, and bechamel sauce flavored with curry. Nigella has made this an easy dish with lovely Thai seasonings. Serves…

This has to be the easiest ice cream recipe to make! What’s more, there are only four ingredients and you don’t need an ice cream maker! When making the the caramel, let it go past the pale golden color to a dark amber color. The flavor will be slightly bitter which will balance out quite…

This dish is easy to make (ready in 30 minutes) and will have your family and friends asking for more! Buy wholemeal flour tortillas (if available) to lower the glycemic index. I love the peppery sweet flavor rocket adds to this recipe. The peppers and rocket also help keep the GI low. Another recipe adapted…

I have to admit that a few years ago I would never have given fresh figs a second thought. I’ve used dried figs in sweet recipes but never had the courage to try a fresh one. Dried figs are available throughout the year, however, there is nothing quite like the unique taste and texture of…

Can’t get the kids or adults in the family to eat fish? This is an easy fish recipe and cutting the sole up into finger size bits will make it more appetising to eat especially for the little ones! This dish is adapted from BBC Olive magazine. Fish is low on the glycemic index as…

I love the aromas coming from a bbq and this will make you salivate. This is a South African recipe and the word ‘tamborine’ is a local name which means lime tree. It’s a no fuss dish to make leaving you more time to spend outside during the summer months. The recipe is adapted from…

This recipe is adapted from a Canadian magazine called, “Ricardo“. It’s a nice twist on an old dish. The original vichyssoise recipe calls for straining the cooked vegetables through a sieve but today’s chefs often use a blender. The flavors develop markedly the next day. Zucchini is an excellent source of manganese and vitamin C.…

While I was on the plane, on my way back to Hong Kong, I watched a Jamie Oliver program where he talked about peas and broad beans. This recipe is a great way to introduce peas to one’s diet without conjuring up thoughts of when your Mom was making you eat them! Jamie chose fresh…