Category Archives: Fish

Thai Fishcakes

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Jennifer

These are such beautiful little babies. Small and green with flecks of red—and the taste… well, they taste even better than they look. Although there are some not-so-mainstream ingredients in here (really just one, the fish sauce), these fish cakes … Continue reading →

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Oven Baked Fish Cakes

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Jennifer

If you cook only one thing in your life, let this be it. I have made countless fish cakes—I LOVE fish cakes—but this recipe takes the cake. It is simply delicious. It is made with an ingredient I was unaware … Continue reading →

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Nanny’s Crab Aspic

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Jennifer

Ever since I wrote a story about eating dinner with my grandparents I have been thinking (obsessing?) about the crab aspic that my grandmother, Nanny used to make. It was very old fashioned, very British (as I came to find … Continue reading →

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B. Mary’s Crab Aspic

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Jennifer

Aspic is very a very old fashioned type of dish. If you like Bloody Marys, you may just like recipe. I love it, for sentimental reasons… It’s nice to serve as a light salad before a heavy entrée, or for … Continue reading →

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Healthy Fish Curry

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Jennifer

I have developed a better appreciation for Indian food since moving to the UK. It is a fabulous cuisine! Often though, it is loaded with gee (clarified butter)– yummy, just not too healthy. Here’s one solution for a healthy curry; … Continue reading →

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Miso-Glazed Monkfish

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Jennifer

This is a great marinade for any sort of fish—salmon, cod, catfish, scallops—whatever you like. I used monkfish cheeks (literally the cheeks of monkfish) and it was outstanding. This marinade would probably be good for chicken, pork or beef, too.¼ … Continue reading →

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Don’t Try This at Home

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Jennifer

I started out with all the best intentions—to create a really tasty dish easy enough for dinner for the family on Tuesday night, but impressive enough for friends on Saturday. I researched, as I almost always do—I rarely simply throw … Continue reading →

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Shrimp, Salmon and Sesame Bruschettas

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Jennifer

I made these for a baby shower I was hosting and they were a hit! Great too, because everything can be prepared ahead of time and just put together last minute. This is just a very loose recipe– if you … Continue reading →

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Grown-up Tuna Noodle

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Jennifer

I used to love tuna noodle casserole as a kid. I think I still do. Yesterday, I didn’t have time to get to the market and had to make dinner out of cupboard staples. I am pleased to report that, … Continue reading →

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Smoked Salmon and Fennel Salad

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Jennifer

This has been one of my favourite salads since I came up with the recipe about a decade ago. It is a rare dish that I make again and again. Although it makes for a superb starter for a dinner … Continue reading →

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