This next recipe came about after a long day on the water when all I wanted to do was pour a glass of wine and kick back a bit. You know those days when you ask your significant other what they would like for dinner and all you get is ‘surprise me’. So I poured that wine and thought and came up with a tasty winner. So easy too. Just a few ingredients: quick cooking shrimp, some udon noodles and…
What an interesting journey this is turning out to be! It’s challenging me to create meals within certain parameters all the while staving off boredom. It does take a bit of extra work and for sure planning and prepping seems to be the key. Having a willing, enthusiastic and focused partner has kept me on track. So at the half way point of our Whole 3o Challenge on the menu board for today… Breakfast Prosciutto-Wrapped Mini Meatloaves I simply put…
Recently we invited friends for a wonderful end of season sail. ….the very talented lady and her partner… (Shaune Thompson Photography) I put together a little brunch before departing which included some Gomashio coated boiled eggs. (Gomashio is pan seared sea salt with ground sesame seeds) Gomashio adds that perfect touch to so many Asian-inspired dishes, that I make up a good sized batch to keep onboard. recipe link for Gomashio …
ASIAN FISH & SHRIMP BURGERS 2 filets white fish 1 cup medium shrimp (approximately 10) 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 garlic clove, grated 1 egg Gomachio (see link) 1 cup Panko , divided 3 tbsp Japanese vinaigrette (see Galley Kat Note below) 1 tbsp grated ginger 1 green onion, chopped sea salt & pepper to taste coconut oil for frying Chop fish and shrimp into fine pieces. Mix with remaining ingredients, reserving 3/4 cup of Panko Form into 4…
OKONOMIYAKI (Japanese Pancakes) I can’t seem to get enough of these. Each bite is a flavour explosion with crunch. My version of Okonomiyaki is usually made with a mixture of cabbage and onion or broccoli slaw with the addition of chopped leftover grilled chicken. But today I decided to try root veggies… The beauty of these is that there are no set quantities but I’ll give you general guidelines for 2 servings… 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup julienned carrots…
Sesame seeds are supposed to be a good source of iron, copper, magnesium, calcium and play an important part in macrobiotic diets. There is nothing like the aroma of sesame… GOMASHIO 1/2 cup sesame seeds 1 tbsp sea salt (typical proportions are 12-15 to 1) Heat a small skillet Add sea salt and ‘toast’ gently until salt turns slightly grey Set aside Add sesame seeds to pan and toast carefully swirling as they burn easily. Add toasted seeds and…