ANTIPASTO
Antipasto or Antipasti literally translates to ‘before the meal’ and is served as an appetiser/first course. It is such a social way to eat; a group of family or friends...
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Barbecue
Nothing can compare to the sense of fulfilment cooking in your own back yard (or someone else’s). Enjoy the trendy and tasty sensation of barbecue recipes
Chilli, Lime & Gin-Marinated Oysters
Summer is the season for eating fresh oysters near the water. For casual occasions you can’t beat the old natural oyster with a squeeze of lemon. However if you’re entertaining...
BARBECUED CAJUN LAMB BACKSTRAP WITH CUCUMBER AND DILL SALAD
Most people can quite obviously recognise a lamb rack or some cutlets, however many people aren’t aware that lamb back strap is that exact same meat. It is the “sirloin”...
BARBEQUED CHICKEN AND FRESH MINT SALAD WITH SIMMONE’S THAI DRESSING
Gently toss all ingredients together except for the peanuts and lime. Drizzle with the Thai dressing and sprinkle with the peanuts. Serve with a generous squeeze of lime and dive...
CHIMICHURRI
Steak sauce Argentinean style Some of the best beef comes from Argentina and with it comes one of my favorite steak accompaniment. This thick parsley-olive oil paste is as commonly...
Cashew and Coriander Pesto
A good cashew and coriander pesto has got to be one of the most versatile ingredients one can have in their fridge. Liven up that boring old sandwich, a welcome...
CAJUN BUTTER MUSSELS
Fresh sweet mussels dressed with a spicy rich butter dressing. This recipe is a great little dish for the summer patio gathering or barbecue that will ensure you can spend...
CAJUN SCOTCH FILLET
Also known as a Cajun Rib Eye. Of all the barbecues I have had, one thing is certain of all of them. Regardless of how many other cuts of quality...
CAJUN SPICE
Although you could just go out and buy premixed spices, making them yourself will give you a much nicer flavour and the comfort that you will not be consuming all...
CHAR GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH ROASTED ALMONDS AND PARMESAN
Only a few weeks into summer and twice as many barbecues. In that time I have seen enough potato salad, green salads and coleslaw to last a lifetime. I find...
CHAYOTE AND GRILLED CORN SALAD
This is a very simple recipe for a salad I often serve as an condiment to grilled meat or fish. It makes use of a great, but much under used...
CHILLI GARLIC MASALA PRAWNS WITH COUSCOUS SALAD
‘Masala’ is a term used in South Asian cuisines to describe a mixture of spices used to flavour a dish. This dish usesa garlic-based masala that echoes my wife Sohani’s...
