If I wasn’t a pressure cooker advocate before, I certainly am now. I have used our little 2 qt cooker at home several times but this was my first time onboard and WOW! just 3 minutes and potatoes AND eggs were ready for a perfectly easy potato salad. …served with some juicy grilled chicken… PRESSURE COOKER POTATO SALAD 1.5 lbs mini potatoes, cut in half […]
My latest food crush – halloumi. It’s this wonderful salty squeaky Cypriot cheese. It has a high melting point which lends itself well to grilling. Here is a wonderfully fresh and tasty salad, perfect for a simple evening meal. QUINOA SALAD with GRILLED HALLOUMI 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 large garlic clove, shredded 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp dried chili flakes 4 tbsp olive […]
This is such a simple, versatile and pretty salad. Peaches or other firm stone fruit like peaches or plums can be swapped out for the nectarines. Mint can be exchanged for the basil. The balsamic vinegar reduction can be done in advance in quantity and used for adding flavour to a number of dishes or dressing up a salad. I made some for last […]
Nothing replaces fresh herbs but in a pinch Gourmet Garden mades an excellent choice… This is a fresh tasting and quick salad – great as is with some crusty bread or accompanying a grilled dinner. CAPRESSE SALAD w/ CRISP PROSCIUTTO 2 servings 4 slices prosciutto 2- 3 tomatoes, sliced or chopped 1 unit fresh mozzarella, sliced or torn into chunks 1 tbsp Gourmet Garden basil […]
I thought it would be difficult finding French lentils for this French recipe but when doing some research I found out that Canada is the leading producer and exporter of lentils so it should come as no surprise that the French green variety are readily available. I even found a canned version of these delicate gems. (great for onboard dishes – one less pot to […]
This one is really easy.. and so pretty… and ‘heart’ healthy… Take 8 raw shrimp 2 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved Run scewer through 2 shrimp and tomato half to form a heart. Whisk together 1 tbsp apricot preserves, 1 tsp white wine vinegar & 1 tbsp olive oil Brush each shrimp with preserve mixture. Grill on high on each side until shrimp turn pink. […]
Most of my more recent recipes have been in the ‘comfort food’ category, but I guess in fairness to our current -42 ° C winter conditons, who could blame me. But those freshly made stove top pitas are calling to me. I’m thinking leftover grilled chicken sandwich with a fresh salad. Cucumber Tomato Chick Pea Salad 1 cup chopped tomatoes (a variety of types & […]
Tomato Salad 2 1/4 pounds mixed ripe tomatoes different shapes and colours Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper A good pinch dried oregano Balsamic vinegar Extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic peeled and grated 1 fresh red chili seeded and chopped Fresh basil Prepare tomatoes (slices, chunks, whole, halved & quartered for variety) Place in colander and sprinkle generously with sea salt […]
…who thought healthy could taste so good… …all fresh, all natural, all easy… …as you can see I am stilling working on my first ‘Pretty Red Cocktail’… Galley Kat Note: *I have also used pine nuts or sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds or a mixture of all **I sometimes add a bit of agave syrup to sweeten the dressing. adapted from one of […]