tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25863370952909436302024-03-05T13:30:01.664-08:00MY COSMOPOLITAN KITCHENThis is a collection of recipes of a former Russian expat who came to Australia and fell in love with its melting cooking potAnna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586337095290943630.post-86282543075593278282016-06-01T19:24:00.000-07:002016-06-01T19:24:16.950-07:00GRILLED SWEET CORN+GARLIC AIOLI<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I sometimes grill the cobs so I can add the kernels to a salad. Their smoky flavour and different texture bring a totally new dimension to any simple salad making it look more colourful and exciting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is a great accompaniment to any grilled meat or chicken, especially burgers. Barbecuing your proteins and vegetables at the same time is also a great time-saver and therefore, ideal for a mid-week quick dinner fix.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4 cobs corn, husks and leaves removed</span></div>
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pieces of foil, each to accommodate 2 pieces of corn. Place the cob pieces, or two halves, in the centre of the foil,
splash with olive oil, sprinkle with paprika, salt and pepper and rub the seasoning all over the corn, seal the foil on all sides into parcels, repeat for the remaining pieces. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Grilled corn is quite tasty on its own but I love to serve it with garlic aioli on the side. Aioli is a lovely and pungent type of mayonnaise that is used to enhance the dish to give it a real kick.</span><br />
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are chefs and cooks, however here is my take on garlic </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">aioli</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;">. It is quite easy to make, I personally love <a href="http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/eggs-recipes/aioli/#HuxlupmpdvXy265K.97" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Jamie OIiver's </a>recipe and follow it when I have time.</span></div>
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Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586337095290943630.post-74433740099291179302016-05-29T02:33:00.001-07:002016-05-29T02:33:03.443-07:00WHERE I ATE - BISTROT BIZERKA, CAPE TOWN SOUTH<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ever since my husband and I had dinner in <b><i><a href="http://www.bizerca.com/" target="_blank">Bizerca</a></i></b> a few
years ago, it is one of the top French restaurants in Cape Town, we have returned
to it every time we are in town, which takes place once a year when we come to visit
my in-laws. This year was no exception.
We invited a few of my husband’s old university colleagues and although they
live in Cape Town permanently, none of them had been to this restaurant before. </span></div>
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friend of ours who lives in Hong Kong, came to visit Sydney and was telling us
about sites and places we never seen or heard of before. And when the roles are reversed and we become
the visitors, we amaze ours hosts with the stories of our discoveries about
their city. It seems that tourists are keener
to know about your hometown than the residents themselves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But back to </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><a href="http://www.bizerca.com/" target="_blank">Bizerca</a></i></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.
The history behind this award winning French bistro has an interesting
twist. Its owners, a husband and wife,
used to run a very successful restaurant in Sydney, of all places, until in
2007, the couple decided to return to Cape Town where Cyrilla was born.</span></div>
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the brick-paved backyard but for the eight of us, they sat us at a table inside. Contrary to the laid-back décor of the
backyard, the indoor space looks very moody, its ambience highlighted by the stark contrast of black colour walls, white furniture with a pop of red table accessories. Oversized chandeliers hung above the tables, casting a soft glow over diners.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: center;">The standard menu at </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.bizerca.com/" target="_blank">Bizerca</a></i></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: center;"> is authentic French classic
fare, however, in true bistro fashion, charcoal boards scattered around the
perimeter of the restaurant contain the daily specials. The fresh produce is delivered
daily and sourced locally. On this
particular night, my eye fell on a dish that was called "Celebration of a beetroot" - a skillfully executed medley of beetroot sorbet, beetroot mousse, beetroot jelly and pickled baby beetroot garnished with fresh micro herbs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: center;">For my main course I chose a pan-seared venison with mango and cucumber salsa with herb emulsion. The meat was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy with a slight hint of game flavour. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: center;">As for for my dessert, I chose Crepes Suzette, an old time classic. Traditionally, the crepes are served flat or folded on a plate. At Bizerca, however, they serve it in a shape of a parcel filled with tied up by a thinly sliced orange peel and filled with hot boozy and delicious sauce and secured with a thinly sliced orange peel tied up in the knot and once you untie it, the sauce would ooze in to the plate releasing its enticing aromas for you to enjoy.</span><br />
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the presentation was superb, the taste sublime, the company was lovely and we
had an absolutely marvelous evening.</span></div>
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make sure that you reserve a place at <b><i><a href="http://www.bizerca.com/" target="_blank">Bizerca</a></i></b>. </span></div>
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Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com0Cape Town, South Africa-33.9248685 18.424055299999964-34.768193000000004 17.133161799999964 -33.081544 19.714948799999963tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586337095290943630.post-89354678298562594932016-02-20T18:16:00.000-08:002016-02-20T18:16:57.689-08:00GRILLED FIGS + BLUE CHEESE WRAPPED IN BASTURMA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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highly seasoned air-dried beef, traditionally attributed to the Turkish cuisine),
delivers an absolutely divine taste to the final dish. </span></div>
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flavour and does not require long and heavy cooking to develop the flavours, which is what I like about this recipe.</span></div>
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gently slice cross-ways half way down the fruit, press lightly with your finger
to open the figs up and gently push a few pieces of blue cheese into the opening.</span></div>
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and secure with a tooth pick. If the
slices are not long enough, you can cut each piece of basturma in half lengthwise, wrap the basturma around the fig and then </span>secure the slices of basturma with a tooth pick.</span></div>
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figs into the pan in an upright position.
If they tend to fall onto their side, scrunch a small piece of foil to make
a stand for the fig.
Splash balsamic vinegar over the figs and pour the remaining balsamic vinegar into the pan
and place under the grill for about 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.</span></div>
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or watercress leaves over the plate and sprinkle with extra virgin olive oil,
place two figs on top of the rocket or watercress and drizzle the pan juices over the figs and around the
plate like a real pro.</span></div>
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<span id="goog_821142107"></span><span id="goog_821142108"></span><br />Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586337095290943630.post-48391104438870094212016-02-08T15:03:00.002-08:002016-02-09T20:00:40.021-08:00CHICKEN "TABAKA" WITH WATERMELON AND BASIL SALSA<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Traditionally, this dish has been tied up with Georgian cuisine, however, where we used to live (<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Odessa</st1:city>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Ukraine</st1:country-region></st1:place>)
this dish was on the menu of almost every eating establishment, large or small.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We most probably didn’t have all those
aromatic spices that were growing on the slopes of the Georgian mountains, however we got the gist of it, i.e. the chicken needs to be pan-fried under heavy weight for the bird to be cooked through and also to achieve the maximum
crispiness of the skin.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You might have heard about a recipe called “Chicken
under the brick” which is an English interpretation of this quite unusual name,
since “Tabaka” and tobacco has the same root.</span></div>
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since the final result is delicious juicy meat covered in crispy finger leaking
skin.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 lime quartered to serve</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 tsp of fennel seeds, lightly toasted and crushed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 tsp of smoked paprika</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5 tbs soy sauce</span></span></div>
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removed</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In order to get the maximum crispiness of the
skin, you need first to spatchcock the chicken, in other words remove the backbone. It might sound a bit scary but it’s quite
easy thing to do. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Place the bird breast on a chopping board breast side down. Using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors, starting at the neck, run it all along the bone on both sides
all the way down. Discard the bone. Flip
the chicken over and place the palm of your hand firmly over the breastbone until
you hear a crack, which is exactly what you need. The chicken is now flat and
ready for the next step. Rinse the
cavity under cold water and pat dry.</span></span></div>
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ingredients in a big enough bowl to accommodate the chicken and check for
seasoning. It is quite important that
the marinade has strong taste as it needs to penetrate the meat but by all
means adjust it to your liking. Submerge
the bird in the marinade and place in the fridge overnight. In the morning, turn the bird over to get it marinated evenly.</span></span></div>
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half an hour before cooking. Take it out of the marinade, pat dry, rub with olive oil, paprika and fennel seeds.</span></span></div>
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the pan on medium-high heat and add olive oil.
Once hot, gently lower the chicken skin side down, into the pan, tear off a
piece of baking paper to loosely cover the pan so as to avoid splattering, cover it
with a big flat plate or lid and place a brick wrapped in foil on top of
it. Cook the chicken on high heat for
about 10 minutes, then drop the temperature to medium- low and continue cooking
for about 20 minutes.</span></span></div>
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Continue cooking on low heat for another 20 minutes, then insert a skewer
into the thickest part of the leg and if the juices come out clean, remove the
chicken from the pan, cover loosely with foil and rest in warm place for about
10 minutes. I find that the microwave oven is
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Slice at the table and serve with some lime wedges and <b><i><a href="http://mycosmopolitankitchen.blogspot.com.au/2016/02/watermelon-and-basil-salsa.html" target="_blank">Watermelon and Basil Salsa</a></i></b> on the side.</span></div>
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love to eat it chilled. I think it goes especially well with my Chicken Tabaka, the sweetness and
crunchiness of the watermelon enhances the crispiness of the chicken skin and the aroma of basil highlights
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thickness and then slice them into thin long strips. Holding it all together, turn the whole lot
around by 90 degrees and again slice into thin strips. You will end up with a very evenly, finely
sliced little cubes of watermelon which is what salsa is all about. </span><br />
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torn basil leaves, pour in the extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Mix the salsa gently and give it a
taste. The saltiness should be in
perfect balance with the sweetness, you should also taste some salt and the
aroma of the basil leaves. Adjust the
seasoning to your liking and serve as an accompaniment to “Chicken Tabaka” or
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In of the <b><u><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SundayLifeMagazine/" target="_blank">SundayLife magazine's</a></i></u></b> publications <b><i><u><a href="http://adamliaw.com/" target="_blank">Adam Liaw</a></u></i></b> (an Australian lawyer and a celebrity chef) shared with us a
couple of summer recipes which his family loves to eat around this time of the year. He also made an interesting comment on how the Asian cuisines
are all about seasonal eating, quoting the Japanese saying “<i>All good food has its
time</i>” and I couldn’t agree more. When I was living in <st1:country-region w:st="on">Russia</st1:country-region> 22 years ago, we didn’t have the luxury of fresh fruit and vegetables supplied to us every day of the year, we
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summer) that I thoroughly enjoy the taste and the variety of tomatoes, especially
baby tomatoes on the wine, for their aroma, sweetness and juiciness which make them taste great in salads, roasted or pan-fried.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As much as I enjoy them in my summer salads, they become an excellent side
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prefer mine cooked on a barbecue. Not only it is a much healthier option, but
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(SA term for BBQ) is a national pastime also contributes to what I describe “<i>choosing your weapon</i>”. We
cook our meals on a BBQ pretty much all year round, however in summer, it
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bowl. Season with salt and pepper and
pour over olive oil. You don’t need much
olive oil because salmon is quite an oily fish.</span></div>
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each skewer and place them on top of the grill.
Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side, then turn the skewers over and
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<br />Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586337095290943630.post-27900354252923263042015-10-29T00:50:00.000-07:002015-11-09T15:42:52.781-08:00ICE-CREAM BALLS ROLLED IN DARK CHOCOLATE|GROUND HAZELNUTS|COFFEE BEANS<div class="MsoNormal">
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especially the ones that involve making dough.
For some inexplicable reason, my brain freezes just at the mere thought
of it and refuses to follow the simplest of recipes. So if we are entertaining some guests who never been to our home before and not aware of my baking phobia, I always rely on the skills of professional
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choose the recipe that does not require baking per se things like <a href="http://mycosmopolitankitchen.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/chocolate-and-pistachio-semifreddo.html" target="_blank"><b><i>semifredo</i></b></a>,
<b><i><a href="http://mycosmopolitankitchen.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/chocolate-pots.html" target="_blank">a mousse</a></i></b> or even a coulis. The recipe
that I am sharing with you now is equally simple and easy to follow but it
tastes delicious and I am sure your guests will love it. I discovered it while watching Jamie Oliver's "30 minutes Meals". And for those who ever watched this show, know that his recipes are simple, easy and most importantly, are utterly tasty.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">500ml of vanilla ice-cream</span></span></div>
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hazelnuts on a roasting tray and roast for about 10 minutes or until the skin
darkens, them remove the tray and while the nuts are still hot, place them onto
a clean towel and rub vigorously to remove as much skin as possible.</span></span></div>
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beans into a small blender and grind to a thick breadcrumb consistency. Empty the bowl onto a dry chopping board or a
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out of the freezer and with the help of an ice-cream scoop, scoop out a ball of
ice-cream and place it right into the chocolate-nut mixture. Working fast, roll
it around to get it covered evenly and then place on the dessert plate. I would make 3 balls per person and if there
are leftovers, place them into a plastic container and store them in the
freezer for a couple of weeks, if they will last that long without being eaten.</span></span></div>
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turkey meat is absolutely underrated. I
have never ever seen any turkey dishes in any establishments in which I have
been eating, high or low. You can,
occasionally, find a cold turkey roll pressed between two slices of bread at
the sandwich bar but that’s about it.</span></span></div>
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flavoursome. Truth be told, I wasn’t
using this meat myself until one day my husband decided to go on the 2:5 diet
and was advised that turkey meat is leaner then chicken and much more
beneficial for his purposes.</span></span></div>
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supermarket facing a dilemma of what to do with the turkey meat. At the beginning, I was cooking it for my
husband only, just simply slicing the breast into strips and letting him BBQ
it, so initially twice a week I was cooking two different meals which was not
practical at all. So I decided to make
an effort and cook something that the whole family would enjoy without breaking
my husband’s strict diet.</span></span></div>
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with seasonal vegetables</span></span></div>
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heat. Add 2 tbsp of olive oil and when
warm, add sliced onions and garlic and sautee until soft and translucent. While the onions are cooking, finely dice the
mushrooms and capsicums into and add to the pan, throw in a spring of thyme and
season well. Cook the vegetables until
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chopping board between two pieces of wax paper or plastic wrap and gently pound
with a mallet until it is about 2 cm thick (it may be easier to butterfly the
breast first, depending on how thick it is.)
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vegetables back on a stove on a medium heat, add the remaining oil and butter
and gently fry the breast turning it from side to side to get an even lovely
brown colour all over. It will take about
20 minutes to cook the meat through, depending on the thickness. Squeeze a juice of half a lemon over the
rolled breast towards the end of the cooking.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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and place in a warm place to rest for 5 minutes. Then move to a chopping board, carefully
remove the twine and using an extra sharp knife slice on an angle and arrange
on a serving plate. Pour the juices from
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and when become hot, pour over the sliced turkey. Serve and enjoy!!!</span></span></span></div>
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Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586337095290943630.post-39434722404526158712015-09-19T19:38:00.004-07:002015-09-19T19:38:33.013-07:00GRILLED SALMON SKEWERS<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love Middle Eastern food, its flavour,
colours and textures are enticing, intoxicating and utterly delicious. But there is one more aspect in this cuisine
that attracts me the most and that is a healthy side of it. Not only do they use a lot of fresh vegetables
and herbs but also a lot of dishes are prepared on a grill and that not only
gives them an extra flavour, but it is, in my opinion, also a much healthier
way of cooking food than frying. </span></span></div>
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grill. There are other benefits to using
your BBQ rather than an oven or a pan – there is minimal washing and zero
smell, especially when you are cooking fish.
Case in point, my BBQ salmon skewers, very simple, with minimum
preparation time and maximum flavours.</span></div>
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them into a bowl, splash some olive oil, season with salt and pepper and
sprinkle with paprika, then mix it together, this will give your fish a lovely
colour and an extra layer of smokiness.
Thread the same quantity of fish pieces onto each skewer and place them
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small pieces, you might need to cook no longer than 3 minutes on each side
depending how you like your fish to be cooked, do over-cook it as it is becomes
dry and not too pleasant to eat. And
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serve the fish with <b><i><a href="http://mycosmopolitankitchen.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/young-boiled-potatoes-garlic-butter-and.html" target="_blank">boiled potatoes</a></i></b> but bear in mind that potatoes take
about 20 minutes to cook. If you watch your waist, you can substitute the potatoes with <b><i><a href="http://mycosmopolitankitchen.blogspot.com.au/2015/09/smoky-sweet-potato-wedges.html" target="_blank">smoky sweet potato wedges</a></i></b> which also go very well with the fish but much lighter in carbs. </span></span></div>
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light meal, serve it alongside a salad of your choice or choose the one from my
“<a href="http://mycosmopolitankitchen.blogspot.com.au/p/whats-cooking_5.html" target="_blank"><b><i>Salad collection</i></b></a>”.</span></span></div>
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<br />Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586337095290943630.post-85449324566903946912015-09-19T19:33:00.001-07:002016-06-01T19:25:26.299-07:00SMOKY SWEET POTATO WEDGES<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Who does not love potatoes:
fried, sautéed, boiled, roasted – all these delicious variations have
been a staple food for millions of people all over the world for
centuries. However, now more and more
people are watching their diets and look for a healthier alternative to this “packed
to the rafters” carbs loader. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The solution to this dilemma in my kitchen is sweet potatoes
– similarly versatile and very tasty but a much lighter and healthier
option. Two of my most popular recipes are
making a mash or roasting them, hence my "Sweet potato wedges" recipe. I use ground chipotle (smoke-dried
jalapeno) because it has this delicious smoky flavour and brings a bit of heat
but if you are not a fan of this spice, you can add few dry chili flakes, a
pinch of cayenne pepper or hot paprika for an extra kick.</span></div>
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and 8-10 cm long. Place garlic on a chopping board and lightly flatten with the back of a knife. I then place them into
a plastic bag with all the other ingredients and give everything a good
mix. I learnt this trick from Nigella
Lawson, not only does it ensure that each piece is covered evenly with the
spices but your hands remain clean. </span></div>
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the bag onto the roasting tray, spray the wedges evenly and place it in the
oven. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cook for about 20
minutes, turning occasionally so the wedges get a nice brown colour all over.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The recipe for the meal I am sharing with you today is so easy to prepare that it has become quite a staple dish on my
mid-week menu. The ingredients are easy
to obtain and not as costly as in some of the previous posts I shared with you. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is not just a simple, quick but also delicious and nutritious meal. I would describe it as a healthy blend of Jamie Oliver's "15 minutes meals" and
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Place a box grater in the middle of a bowl and grate one
onion, add mince and all the other ingredients.
Using your hands, mix it so that all the components
are very well bound together. If you feel that the
mixture needs loosening, add a splash of cold water. Once you are satisfied with the consistency and the seasoning,
it is time to shape the patties. Using your hands just scoop some mince into your open palm and form a ball similar to a tennis ball in size. Then lightly press it between the palms of
your hands to flatten it out to about 3cm thick. Don’t make
it too flat or the patty will be dry when cooked.
Arrange the patties on a big plate or tray and put in the fridge for about 20 minutes.</span></div>
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them straight onto the griddle to give them a delicious char-infused aroma in the form
of blackened caramelised stripes on their sides. Cook for 5-8 minutes on each side and serve
immediately with <i><u><a href="http://mycosmopolitankitchen.blogspot.com.au/2015/08/grilled-sweet-corngarlic-aioli.html" target="_blank">BBQ-grilled corn</a></u></i>, <i><u><a href="http://mycosmopolitankitchen.blogspot.com.au/2015/08/grilled-sweet-corngarlic-aioli.html" target="_blank">aioli</a></u></i> and a crunchy <u><i><a href="http://mycosmopolitankitchen.blogspot.com.au/2015/08/radishes-cucumber-saladmesclun-leaves.html" target="_blank">radish salad</a></i></u>.</span></div>
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Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586337095290943630.post-22270257869052929402015-08-16T17:28:00.000-07:002015-08-23T17:35:18.959-07:00WHAT I COOKED FOR BREAKFAST - HOTCAKES RUSSIAN STYLE+ROAST FIGS AND SOUR CREAM<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ever since Bill Granger introduced ricotta hotcakes at his
Surry Hills, <u><a href="http://www.bills.com.au/sydney/surry-hills/" target="_blank">Bills Restaurant</a></u>, back in the late 90’s, they remain the most
favourite breakfast staple on almost every breakfast menu of almost every cafe across
Sydney. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, we Russians have been cooking hotcakes for decades,
the difference is we use farm cheese instead of ricotta. The reason being that back in Russia we haven't been spoilt for choices and the produce such as ricotta cheese was totally foreign to our ears let alone the shop shelves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love to serve them topped wit caramelised figs for a touch of decadence.</span><br />
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as popular for Saturday breakfast amongst my family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Place the farm cheese, flour, sugar and an egg in a bowl and mix together. If the mixture feels a bit runny, add some more
flour. if you like your hotcakes really sweet, then add more sugar although sultanas will bring their sweetness as well. The dough should not stick to
your hands but try not to make it too firm. </span><br />
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board and press lightly with the palm of your hand to flattened it out, about 2cm thick. Continue with the rest of the mixture, you should end up having around 8-10 cakes.</span><br />
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down until the sugar is caramelised.
Remove from the pan and serve alongside the hotcakes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We like to eat them with a dollop of sour cream to offset the sweetness but they are equally delicious just on their
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Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586337095290943630.post-89237934564078132112015-08-05T19:29:00.001-07:002015-08-05T19:29:12.865-07:00BEEF STROGANOFF<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leafing through my blog the other day, I
realised that something very essential was missing from my posts - amongst
all the cosmopolitan dishes cooked in my kitchen, there was not one single
recipe reflecting my original roots. I
have been so mesmerised by the multitude and variety of multicultural dishes
that I totally forgot how tasty and flavoursome Russian dishes could be. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And so I have decided to cook very
traditional, world known and highly popular amongst Russian expats dish.</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You guessed it, I am talking about Beef
</span>Stroganoff<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The truth of the matter is that one of my
daughters does not really like this dish, neither is my other one , who was born here in Australia, hence it does not appear too often on my dinner table. However, my South African husband, whose
mother escaped <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Russia</st1:place></st1:country-region>
when she was very young, loves it and is always looking forward to eat it.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">According to
Google, the origin and history of <b><i><u><a href="http://www.beefstroganoff.net/history.php" target="_blank">Beef Stroganoff</a></u></i></b>
dates backs to the 19th century. "<i>Although not a new recipe, at that time but it
is a refined version of an even older Russian recipe, it had probably been in
the family of Count Pavel Stroganoff for some years and had become well known
through his love of entertaining."</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until today Beef
Stroganoff remains one of the most popular dishes in Russian cuisine and is immediately
associated with that part of the world.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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brown onion<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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mushrooms<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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cracked black pepper</span></span></div>
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<i style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Note 1</i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">:</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Buying sliced for a stir-fry beef from the butcher saves a lot of time and is perfect for this dish.</span></div>
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this dish in a pot rather than in a pan since it is cooked in plenty of
sauce.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pre-heat your
cooking pot on medium heat and pour in the oil.
Peal and slice the onion into small cubes and once the oil is hot, sauté
it until it becomes golden brown. It will add a warm colour to the final dish. While the
onion is cooking, slice the meat into thin 1 cm strips approx 5 cm long,
combine with the onion and continue cooking.
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cream, mustard, salt and pepper, pour in the stock and reduce the heat to
low. The meat and mushrooms should be
almost submerged in the sauce.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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minutes.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Taste the meat and the sauce
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Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586337095290943630.post-2384658777116989272015-07-09T23:19:00.001-07:002015-07-09T23:21:01.382-07:00SINGAPOREAN FISH (ASSAM FISH)<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">There are not many cooking shows that I
watch but I always make sure to watch <i><a href="http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/tv/food-safari/" target="_blank">Food Safari</a></i> presented by “</span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #222222;">trendy
and funky host Maeve O'Meara teaches viewers about a new culture in each
episode of this Australia-based series, including how to prepare recipes from
that episode's featured region</span></i><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #222222;">”. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #333333;">Each episode explores a new cuisine with the help of
professional chefs and home cooks who show us their tips and secrets, chef’s
recipes and classic favourites.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #333333;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #222222;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is quite an eye opener as she discovers and
shares with you some places right here in Sydney that you never heard of nor
visited before.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the few occasions that
we followed her story and paid homage to the show by eating at a place that was
featured on Food Safari, we were never disappointed.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What I also like about this show is that because
the recipes are shared by home cooks they are very easy to follow. You can just envisage yourself walking around
your own kitchen at a comfortable pace cooking a delicious dish that will be thoroughly
enjoyed around the dinner table later on.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;">It was during an episode about </span><span style="color: blue;"><i><a href="http://www.sbs.com.au/food/cuisine/singaporean" target="_blank">Singaporean cuisine</a></i> </span><span style="color: #222222;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">that one dish caught my attention, Tamarind or
Assam Fish. It was a mention of tamarind
paste that gave my test buds a jump-start as the combination of sweet and sour
tastes is one of my favourites. Despite the fact that you can only find this
condiment in the Asian aisle of most super-market, I quite often use it as a
substitute for lime juice in salads or whenever sourness is required. It is great for dipping sauces, however, be
mindful of how much you add as it is quite strong.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I dutifully scribbled down the ingredients and
watched the episode closely in order to re-create it later in my own kitchen
and to share it with you, my dear readers.
I, however, have tweaked the recipe to make it more suitable for our
palates and simplified the process without compromising the flavours.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #222222;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i> </i></span></o:p></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Place all the ingredients for the spice paste into
the food processor and blend into a paste.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To maker a tamarind water, just pour water into a bowl, add tamarind
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tumeric powder, salt and pepper and mix. Dip each piece of fish into the
mixture on both sides shaking off the excess.
Pre-heat the frying pan over medium heat, add oil and when hot, fry the
fish for about 3 minutes on each side until slightly golden. Remove and place on a paper towel to draw
away the extra oil.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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couple of minutes until fragrant then add tomatoes, pour over the tamarind water,
throw in lemongrass, green chilies, some salt and sugar. Bring slowly to the boil and have a little
taste - </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white;">the flavour should be a mix of hot, sweet and sour and salty</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white;">. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white;"> Gently slip the fish back into the pan and
simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This salad is extremely easy </span>to make<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">and quick to assemble (there is no cooking per se), it
involves </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">minimum of ingredients and most of all, its tangy test and fresh crispiness of the ingredients are a
great accompaniment to almost any dish you cook whether it is vegetarian, meat, fish or poultry. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2 heads of baby cos lettuce</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Remove the stems from the</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> lettuce and then slice each lenghtwise into quarters and arrange on </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">plate. </span></div>
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pomegranate, slice it in half, place one half into the palm of your hand seeds
down and holding it over the salad, start beating it with a wooden spoon. This method
should easily release the seeds</span><span class="982365102-29062015" style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">with minimum damage to their
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serve alongside a <i><a href="http://mycosmopolitankitchen.blogspot.com.au/2015/06/whole-roast-chicken-young-potatoes.html" target="_blank">Whole Roast Chicken</a></i> or use it as a base for <i><a href="http://mycosmopolitankitchen.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/grilled-mushrooms-stuffed-with-feta_5.html" target="_blank">Stuffed Mushrooms</a>.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586337095290943630.post-6819528959846643532015-06-28T22:42:00.001-07:002016-06-04T20:29:13.110-07:00WHOLE ROAST CHICKEN + YOUNG POTATOES<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Who does not like roast chicken? It must have been one of
the most often cooked dishes of all times.
It is definitely very popular in
my neighborhood considering that there are three chicken shops around the
corner where we live, all within 100 steps from each other, all doing very well
selling roast chickens to the hungry crowd, or so it seems.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I, on the other hand, like to eat the one that is cooked in
my own kitchen. It could be because it
is not such a difficult thing to do or because I like the delightful aromas that
fill our house tantalizing our taste buds and firing up our appetites. And if you have never roasted a chicken in
your life, I strongly suggest you try.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1.5 kg corn fed whole chicken</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 fennel bulb </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">50 ml olive oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">50 go butter chopped into small pieces</span></div>
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Wash and pat to dry the chicken, remove all the bits from its cavity,
snip off the wing tips and pluck out any remaining feathers. Gently pry the skin off the breast meat and
bone and carefully slide pieces of butter under the skin spreading it evenly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cut off the tips from the fennel bulb and place them inside
the chicken’s cavity. Slice the fennel
into rounds about 1 cm thick and spread them on the baking tray. Place the chicken on top, pour over olive oil
and sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Separate the garlic head and using the flat side of your
knife, flatten each clove and then place them into the bird’s cavity. Slice a lemon in half, squeeze the juice of
one half all over the chicken and massage it into the skin so the olive oil and
the seasoning are well spread. Slice the
other half into rounds and place them around the chicken.</span></div>
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and pat dry the potatoes and place them in a plastic bag. Add some olive oil, salt and pepper and give
the potatoes a good shake and mix and then arrange them evenly around the
chicken.</span></div>
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oven. When the chicken skin on one side
is started to get brown, reduce the temperature to 150C and let it roast
basting occasionally using the liquid formed on the bottom of the tray. Also don’t forget to move the potatoes around
so they get a nice crispy skin all over.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I like my chicken to be brown on all sides, so after cooking
it for half hour, gently turn it over to cook the other side and continue
basting it every now and then.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After cooking the chicken for one hour, insert a skewer into
the thigh and if the juices come out clear, the bird is cooked.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If the juices are still running slightly
pink, continue cooking for another 15-20 minutes.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If by that time the skin of the chicken gets
too brown, cover it with foil to prevent from burning.</span></div>
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for about 10 minutes covered with foil.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Carefully slice the bird, place it in the middle of a big
serving plate and arrange the potatoes and fennel all around it. Pour over the juices and serve with a <i><a href="http://mycosmopolitankitchen.blogspot.com.au/2015/06/green-salad-with-red-vinegar-vinaigrette.html" target="_blank">simple green salad</a></i> on the side.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fragrant spices, bright colours, exotic flavours –
this Middle Eastern style salad ticks all the boxes and tantalises your taste
buds. I often serve this salad alongside my <a href="http://mycosmopolitankitchen.blogspot.com.au/2015/06/moroccan-lamb-stew.html" target="_blank"><i>Moroccan Lamb Stew</i> </a>or other main
dishes with similar flavours.
Having said that, it could be served next to other dishes with rather
subtle and delicate tastes by way of contrast that helps you to appreciate the different
textures and flavours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">8-10 medium carrots</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 big red chili, de-seeded</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">½ cup of dried cranberries</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">½ cup of mint leaves torn</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 tbsp of coriander leaves chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3 tbsp pistachio nuts, slightly toasted</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">½ cup of extra virgin olive oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 tsp <st1:place w:st="on">Dijon</st1:place>
mustard</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 tsp honey</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Juice of 1 lime</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Salt and freshly ground black pepper</span></div>
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<i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Method:</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Peel the carrots and grate them either with a grater or
using a food processor, whatever is available and easy to use. Finely chop the chilies and add to the salad
together with garlic and cranberries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Using a small jar with an air-tight lid, combine all the
ingredients for the dressing and give it a good shake, have a taste and adjust
so that you are happy with the balance of sweet and sour with a slight tang
coming from the mustard. Also bear in
mind that the cranberries will add some sweetness too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Pour the dressing over the salad, add nuts and mint and coriander leaves
and mix quite well, give it a taste and adjust the seasoning. Keep the salad in the fridge until serving.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The flavours of this salad are quite bold;
however they should complement each other nicely. And don’t worry that it might be too hot
because of the chilies, the mind leaves are there to keep the heat under
control.</span></div>
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Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586337095290943630.post-66870687268466904462015-06-01T18:36:00.002-07:002017-11-13T15:23:25.667-08:00MOROCCAN LAMB STEW <div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A delicious winter dish full of the exotic flavours of the Moroccan
souks that will fill your kitchen with wonderful aromas and put happy smiles on
the faces of your fellow diners. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Although it is extremely tasty when just cooked, however,
prepare it the day in advance to let the flavours develop and penetrate deeper
into the lamb.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1.2 kg of lamb shoulder deboned</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">50 ml olive oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 big brown onion cubed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5 garlic cloves peeled and lightly flattened</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 small red chili deseeded</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 tsp tumeric</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 tsp coriander seeds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">½ tsp fennel seeds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 tsp smoked paprika</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 tsp sumac </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5 cloves</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3 star anise</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Salt and freshly ground black pepper</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3 tbsp coriander chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3 tbsp almond flakes for extra crunch</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cut the meat into similar sized cubes around 6cm each. Heat the oil in a heavy-based pan on
medium-high heat (I use one that I brought with me from <st1:country-region w:st="on">Russia</st1:country-region> many
years ago) and fry onions until they turn dark brown but make sure you don’t
burn them. The dark colour is vital
because that’s what gives the whole dish a dark rich brown colour.</span></div>
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gently fry coriander and fennel seeds for about 5 minutes until they release
their flavours, then grind in a pestle and mortar and add to the onions together
with all other spices and mix well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Once the onions are dark, add the meat, stir and let it
release the juices, turning over as it gets darker.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Once all the liquid is evaporated, reduce the
heat and add about half a cup of water and cover with the lid but place it slightly askew to let the
steam out.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It will help to brown the
meat and thicken the sauce.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After cooking it for about 20 minutes, check the seasoning and adjust to your taste.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is very important to get the taste right while the meat is still cooking.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Make sure that the sauce is salty enough for meat to absorb.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> When the meat is almost cooked, throw in the garlic</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After
cooking it for about 20 minutes, check the seasoning and adjust to your taste.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is very important to get the taste right while
the meat is still cooking.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Make sure
that the sauce is salty enough for meat to absorb.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> When the meat is almost cooked, throw in the garlic. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heat the olive oil in a large pot and sauté the onions and garlic but do not let them go brown, add all the ingredients except for the marinara, bring to the boil and let the soup simmer for about 10-15 minutes for the flavours to fully develop. Give it a taste bearing in mind that the soup should have a distinctive taste from the heat, sourness and sweetness, so adjust the ingredients accordingly to
maintain the perfect balance. Add more
sugar and sweet paprika, if the sourness is over-powering or more lime juice if not
sour enough. Also, the heat of the soup
can be controlled by adding small amounts of chili flakes until you reach the
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into strips about 2 cm thick and grill in the oven until crispy and golden
brown. These strips could be served with other soups such as my <a href="http://mycosmopolitankitchen.blogspot.com.au/2015/05/pumpkin-soup.html" target="_blank"><i>Pumpkin Soup</i></a> and <i><a href="http://mycosmopolitankitchen.blogspot.com.au/2015/05/winter-warmers-lentil-soup.html" target="_blank">Lentil Soup.</a></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In my previous post I shared with you one of my family's winter favourites, <i><a href="http://mycosmopolitankitchen.blogspot.com.au/2015/05/winter-warmers-lentil-soup.html" target="_blank">lentil soup</a></i>. Today is pumpkin's soup turn to take centre stage.</span></div>
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boil and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Using the blender, blitz the soup until the smooth consistency and give it a taste.</span></span><br />
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<br />Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586337095290943630.post-83566979937305837382015-05-16T00:35:00.001-07:002018-09-24T20:52:47.079-07:00THE TEST KITCHEN, CAPE TOWN <div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you ever going to visit Cape Town, don't forget to include a trip to the <b><i><a href="http://www.theoldbiscuitmill.co.za/" target="_blank">Old Biscuit Mill</a></i></b> - <span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;">a </span></span><span style="background: white;">vibrant,
warm-hearted little area in the heart of Woodstock, one of the up and coming
suburbs that, in recent years, has become home to a creative community of innovative
designers, artists, photographers and connoisseurs of fine taste and décor. The
<b><i><u><a href="http://www.theoldbiscuitmill.co.za/" target="_blank">Mill</a></u></i></b> is home to day and night markets, dynamic office space, a range of
workshops and designer stores, delicious farm stalls, decadent restaurants as
well as an inspiring line-up of festivals and productions.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is such a fascinating
place to be. Every corner you turn, you most certainly will discover some new ideas and inspirations, feel the vibe of
creativity hanging in the air, to find beautiful pieces made out of ceramic,
textiles, glass or metal. I always come
back to it and quite often end up buying some jewellery or a scarf or a
beautiful ceramic bowl.</span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Once your appetite for
creativity has been satisfied, think what you can do to pleasure your taste
buds. And don’t you worry, you don’t
need to go far as the Mill is bursting with cafes, restaurants and coffee
hangouts.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Amongst the highly regarded
places to eat, the two which I strongly recommend are <i><a href="http://www.thetestkitchen.co.za/" target="_blank"><b>The Taste Kitchen</b></a> </i>and its his humble cousin <i><a href="http://thepotluckclub.co.za/" target="_blank"><b>The Pot Luck Club</b></a></i>. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Taste Kitchen which was opened in 2010, is owned and run by the British born head chef <i><a href="http://www.lukedaleroberts.com/" target="_blank"><b>Luke Dale-Roberts</b></a></i>, one of the most celebrated chefs who cooks his most creative dished in a distinctive contemporary space.</span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">“<i>The Test Kitchen”, as its
name implies, affords Luke the opportunity for maximum innovation as a chef and
the dishes are a pure reflection of his creativity with flavours and
ingredients.</i>”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">During our fist trip to the
<b><i><u><a href="http://www.theoldbiscuitmill.co.za/" target="_blank">Old Biscuit Mil</a></u></i></b>l we were not lucky enough to score a table at this
establishment. Due to its huge popularity, this place gets booked for months in
advance. So the next year, the moment we
booked our plane tickets to South Africa, while still in Sydney we went on-line
and made a lunch reservation. And we
were not disappointed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As we stepped inside the
restaurant, we were greeted by the floor manager who kindly offered us a table
in a quieter part of the restaurant. On
our way to the table I looked around to get a feeling of the place. The space itself is a fusion of industrial rust
softened by urban/Asian-inspired décor—textured paper globes hang from the
ceiling, piles of bespoke crockery are neatly packed onto crimson shelves and
beaten metal tables juxtaposed along leather covered couches make up the intimate restaurant. At its heart is the open
kitchen; wrapped around the perimeter is the ‘kitchen bar’, here guests can
dine off the â la carte menu while watching the carousel of professional chefs
create culinary magic. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The lunch menu at <b><i><u><a href="http://www.thetestkitchen.co.za/" target="_blank">The TasteKitchen</a></u></i></b> had three choices: a-la carte, a
5-course lunch and a vegetarian lunch menu.
We chose a-la carte one. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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carefully placed inside a muslin cloth and oven baked flour dust.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Grilled Scallop (<i>grilled scallop, fine bean, tofu miso suke, braised scallop
dressing, miso on toast, braised shitake, raw shitake</i>) while my husband settled
for Pickled Fish (<i>ceviche, lightly curried dressing, bbq carrots, ras el hanout
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courgette and caper emulsion, lamb jus</i>).
And since my husband absolutely loves eating duck, there were no
surprises here. He ordered Confit Duck
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foie gras egg, duck liver jus).</i></span></div>
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elderflower jelly, sour cream, signing nettle granita, streudel).</i></div>
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glass of champagne, a carton with two ceramic eggs was placed on the table in front of us. Inside were pastel
balls of sorbet, a fitting end to a light summer’s lunch.</span></div>
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away. Every dish was cooked to perfection;
the match of flavours was superb and looked like an art-work on the plate.</span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The staff was deeply knowledgeable,
very friendly and knows exactly how to put their patrons at ease and let them
enjoy the experience from the beginning to end.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We had an amazing culinary
adventure and I would recommend anyone who is planning a trip to Cape Town to
experience it. A word of warning, don’t
attempt to go there without booking and you might need to book a few months in
advance. But I promise, you will not be
disappointed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<br />Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com0Cape Town, South Africa-33.9248685 18.424055299999964-34.768186 17.133161799999964 -33.081551000000005 19.714948799999963tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586337095290943630.post-30792990281543719422015-05-09T03:03:00.002-07:002015-05-09T03:03:49.556-07:00WINTER WARMERS - LENTIL SOUP<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now that winter is on our doorstep, the temperature is in
decline and the days are becoming shorter and darker (in OZ that is), it is high time for some comfort
food and I am going to share with you three of my favourite soups: lentil,
pumpkin and fish. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All are very easy to make, as they do not call for many
ingredients and they are my family’s all time favourites. As a matter of fact, at a recent dinner party
I served a fish soup as an entrée and was awarded 10 out of 10 for it by my
guests.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 400 g can of tomatoes (whole or diced as long as they are
peeled)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 sprig of rosemary</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Red hot chili powder (optional, to taste)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heat the olive oil in a cooking pot and sauté the onions and
garlic until soft and translucent but don’t let them go brown. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds. Add lentils, a can of tomatoes, rosemary,
pour 2 litres of boiling water and crumble 4 cubes of chicken stock. Let it come to the boil, if you use whole
tomatoes, grab a masher and give them a crush.
Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils
are cooked. Give it a taste and adjust
seasoning. I like to add some smoked
paprika and a sprinkle of hot chili powder for a kick. Also, if you don’t favour the taste of
sourness coming from the tomato paste, you can soften it up by adding half a
teaspoon of sugar. Chicken stock is
usually quite salty, but you can add more salt if you wish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When serving, pour the soup into bowls, drizzle over
with extra virgin olive oil and and grind over some black pepper. Serve with the warm crisp bread. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enjoy!!!</span>Anna from Looking Fabulous @ Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809307010925165154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586337095290943630.post-56509109665740238472015-04-25T19:32:00.003-07:002015-06-21T16:54:49.466-07:00SINGAPORE NOODLES WITH PRAWNS FROM THE STREETS OF BANGKOK<div class="MsoNormal">
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with a minimum of ingredients and maximum flavour - no wonder it is one of the most
popular dishes cooked on the streets of Bangkok.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Keep a pack of pre-cooked noodles in your
pantry and a pack of frozen prawns in the freezer and with the help of a few fresh vegetables your midweek dinner will
be cooked in a flash. And you can always substitute fresh vegetables with a can of corn kernels or frozen peas, just keep the flavours sharp and fresh.</span></span></div>
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strips</span></span></div>
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broccoli) chopped</span></span></div>
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nice presentation</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Prepare the noodles as per the instructions. </span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heat half of the oil in a wok over medium
heat and once heated, add the egg mixture swirling it gently for 1 minute or
until the eggs are almost set, then slide on to a board, slice into strips and set
aside.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heat the remaining oil, add the onion,
garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 3 minutes or until softened. Then add sliced capsicum, tumeric and gai lan
and continue cooking for another minute or until the broccoli has just wilted.</span></span></div>
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2 minutes. Then add noodles, oyster
sauce, light soy sauce and sesame oil.
Gently toss it all together so the noodles are fully covered with the
sauce.</span></span></div>
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together with bean sprouts. Sadly, I
don’t like bean sprouts at all and never use them in cooking.</span></span></div>
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