Archive For April 2016
From Whole Foods Market Serves 4 Kids and adults alike will love this quick and flavourful baked salmon with a light, crunchy crust. If matzo isn’t available, substitute any cracker crumbs. Ingredients Natural spray oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or plain yogurt 4 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless wild-caught salmon fillets 3/4 teaspoon…
It will soon be summer. We start to muse over al fresco dining and lighter fare. Ingredients with colour and freshness will take centre stage and we look toward the Mediterranean for inspiration, and perhaps to a French chef for some help. We need Flavors from the French Mediterranean. Three-star Michelin Chef Gérald Passedat was…
I was told to expect a book. I was told to expect a big book. I was told to expect a coffee-table book. What I got was a book the size of a coffee table but one which will hold my attention long after the furniture would have lost its purely functional appeal. Sake: The…
The Balcon is a truly memorable restaurant set on Waterloo Place on the corner with Pall Mall. This wide thoroughfare is in fact an extension of Regent Street with all its smart shops. It’s a small area with a host of statues and monuments that honour heroes and statesmen of the British Empire and various…
Borough has been known for its food markets since as far back as the 11th century. First the stallholders were trading on old London Bridge, but then in the 13th century they were moved to what became Borough High Street. A market has been here ever since. Borough Market has grown to over 100 individual…
Looking for Japanese flavours in a dessert but using traditional Western techniques? This could be the recipe for you. Yuzu Cupcakes with Matcha Tea Frosting are little fancies that would be a welcome addition to a very English afternoon tea, but they use very Japanese Yuzu juice giving a citrus tang; and then there is…
Fish with Japanese heat. This is a versatile recipe than can be made when you are home alone, or increase the quantities and you have a dinner party for six. It’s simple, with few ingredients. Ingredients per person ½ tsp powdered seaweed, made from 4tbs of shredded seaweed (available from Japan Centre), for garnish…
From Sainsbury’s A wonderful centre-piece for a buffet. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 10 Minutes Cooking time: 50 Minutes Ingredients: 800g-1.1kg whole salmon fillet side 20g pack fresh herbs for fish 1 lemon 2-4 tablespoons dry white wine Freshly ground white pepper 1 pack aspic jelly powder ½ cucumber thinly sliced Watercress to garnish…