With the onset of Spring it is time to eat a little lighter. This simple Steamed Salmon with Ginger & Shiitake Mushrooms certainly hit the brief. Low fat, full of flavour and deliciously fragrant, it was a breeze to make, even the most basic of cooks could knock...
We do not eat enough fish. I’m not sure why as I absolutely adore it and every time I cook it I vow to do it more often. I am a huge fan of fish with Mediterranean flavours as I just think they compliment each other beautifully. Salty capers and olives with...
*Revised Recipe* This Sesame Salmon recipe has been on my website since day dot and I am kicking myself for not cooking it more often. For some reason we have this notion that to put a crust on something or stuff something is a difficult process, when in fact it...
One of my absolute favourite things in the world is any kind of dish involving cured fish. More commonly, I have had sashimi and ceviche but after watching an episode of Jamie Cooks Italy, I just knew that my new found love would be Crudo. ‘Crudo’ in...
*Thai Fish Cakes Revised Recipe* Thai Fish Cakes have always been my favourite Thai starter so I thought why not upsize them! The quintessential balance of flavours……. hot, salty, sweet and sour that make Thai and other Asian cuisines so darn good are a stand out in...
Shut the front door. This was divine. The absolute perfect meal for a stinking hot day. It was light, fresh, easy to make, zero cooking required (unless you count soaking noodles in boiling water as cooking) and just downright delicious. The trusty Prawn is one of my...
It has been an exceptionally hot summer and for the first time since I had kids 23 years ago, I have had the bikini out (it is almost a one-piece and usually worn in private) and have bared (a snippet of, approx 6 inches) my post baby belly to the world, without...
Poke Bowls, a Hawaiian/Japanese dish are the latest fad in so many cafes at the moment and I can see why. You can literally put anything in them, they are super healthy and make for a really simple summer meal, day or night. I wanted to see what all of the fuss was...
They say that people in the Mediterranean live longer because of their diet, largely comprising of fish, vegetables and good olive oil. I actually believe this can also be attributed to the fact that they don’t stress about the preparation of their meals. This...
I subscribe to Donna Hay magazine and it is often a source of inspiration in the Em’s Food Kitchen. When perusing her magazine I often find myself wiping the drool from the side of my mouth as I flip the pages in a trance like state, making rather unattractive...
So, my friends at Burleigh Brewing Company on the Gold Coast invited me to come up with an Ultimate Summer Food Pairing for their new Gold Medal Winning brew, Twisted Palm. They generously sent me a sample to try and to really set the tone, I set my thoughts to...
This was a deliciously light and tasty fish pie, just like Nanna used to make. Complete with boiled egg, an abundance of fragrant herbs and a crunchy potato topping it was on the table in under an hour. I love the sweetness of fennel when it is lightly fried and it...
