Tag: fresh & light
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Crispy Asparagus & Green Pepper Mint Vinaigrette
When April approaches, my favourite asparagus slowly makes its way back into season to welcome, Spring. Traditional asparagus hollandaise is always a winning dish, but this time I wanted to crisp them up and add a volume of crunch! After gently rolling in egg wash I gave each asparagus a light roll in bread crumbs,…
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Mediterranean Spring Tuna Salad
‘Late lunch with a friend’ Last week my friend and I decided to indulge in a fresh seared tuna salad as a welcome to the beginning of May, a great welcoming to the start of summer. This light Mediterranean lunch that is flavourful and a great dish for many occasions. The creamy beetroot gives the…
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Country-style Potato Salmon Salad
This country-style salad created by my sis in law brings you one step closer to summer with all its delicious ingredients. It is a modern potato salad with scandinavian vibes from the dill and smoked salmon. It is a refreshing change to traditional salads that is full of flavour and has a good balance of…
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Grilled Asparagus & Tiger Prawn Salad
As asparagus season has well started, they have become a staple ingredient in my spring kitchen. Today I made Mr. N and I a light lunch that is great in colour and a reminder of summer being close by. Warm salads are healthy and a great way to mix all sorts of flavours together, there…
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Spring salad with a Mache Mint Pesto
Pretty little salad… I thought it was time to make a spring salad filled with lightly sautéed colourful vegetables and toss them around in a home-made pesto sauce. The idea for this dressing came by random, I happened to have a large bush of mint and mache salad leaves left over from the weekend so…
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Elegant Summer Lunch
” Is there nothing better than dry champagne & a perfectly cooked tuna steak” Are you thinking about having friends over for dinner or brunch? or trying to impress your love? This brunch menu is sexy and modern, perfect for the blooming spring time. With soft jazz playing in the background my friend and I…