Rhubarb and Cod

Breads & Rolls, Pizzas & Flatbreads, Pork

Rosemary Focaccia with Mortadella and Pistachio Labneh

June 25, 2023 No Comments

I’ve always been a fan of thick-crust pizza probably because I’ve always been a fan of bread. Well, really carbs in general. In my neck of the woods, most restaurant pizza is Neopolitan style, which is great – I have no complaints. But it’s not the only kind of pizza I want to see in the world. I adore New York style, and I can get down with Detroit, but my true love is Sicilian-style pizza or Sfincione. Today’s Rosemary Focaccia with Mortadella and Pistachio Labneh features a pillowy Scilian-style pizza crust topped with rosettes of shaved mortadella, dollops of earthy and tangy pistachio labneh, and torn fresh mozzarella. This pizza is by no means a traditional sfincione but my goodness, is it delicious. So let’s make it!

Fish & Seafood, Sandwiches & Wraps

Crispy Salmon Club Sandwich

June 18, 2023 No Comments

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There are few sandwiches as iconic as the club. And it’s not hard to see why. It’s essentially a BLT with the added bonus of shaved turkey or chicken. It comes in a double or even triple-decker and is generally accompanied by a jazzy toothpick. What’s not to love? Well, if you’re not so much about the meat, it’s not really the sandwich for you. Enter the Crispy Salmon Club – the pescatarian answer to the classic sandwich. This fully-loaded sandwich swaps the turkey for tender chunks of seared salmon and the bacon for crispy fried salmon skin. Piled high with juicy slices of tomato, butter wedges of avocado, and crisp lettuce leaves, this sandwich features all the charms of the original but with a seafaring bent.

Cakes, Vegetarian

Boursin No-Bake Cheesecake with Pickled Veggies

June 9, 2023 No Comments

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I’m not the biggest dessert person. Sure, I like the odd slice of pie and summer just isn’t summer without a s’more or two. But my sweet tooth is fairly chill most of the time. And when it kicks up I tend to go for treats with a savoury edge. This may feel like a prelude to a dessert recipe but it’s not. Today’s Boursin No-Bake Cheesecake with Pickled Vegetables is very much a lunch option but it does appear in a dessert-like format. So what are we looking at here? This Boursin No-Bake Cheesecake features a crisp base of crushed wheat crackers accented with brown sugar and dried mustard topped with whipped cream cheese and Boursin filling decorated with ribbons of lightly pickled vegetables. It’s basically a giant cracker with cheese but you know, fancy.

Brunch, Eggs, Fish & Seafood

Fish Cake Eggs Benny

June 3, 2023 No Comments

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The weekend is here and I for one am particularly grateful. I’m not sure if this has been a common experience but May and the first half of June always seem to be crunch time for me. So if you’ve felt the blog has been a little quiet recently, it’s because I’ve been crunched. But I’m here with you lovely people today to bring you quite possibly my favorite brunch – Fish Cake Eggs Benny. This dish boasts a chubby fish cake comprised of creamy mashed potatoes and carrots packed with tender chunks of haddock. The cake is served on a bed of roasted asparagus spears, topped with a poached egg, and positively drowned in hollandaise sauce. This is heaven on a plate, so let’s make it!