Carrot & Cabbage Quick Pickle in Mustard Oil

I’m not a fussy eater – but I absolutely detest carrots. Cabbage is a close second on that hate list.

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Lemon & sage butter pasta with seared scallops

If I wasn’t such a pig, I’d say this is the perfect date night meal. It’s elegant and fresh, rich but still light. The plump scallops add a decadent touch to an already incredible dish. But the truth is, this tastes so good I’m usually too busy scoffing it down to pay much attention to romance. In case you’re wondering, Mangy is no better.

Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

 

I started making this hot chocolate as a way to use up a huge block of couverture premium dark chocolate that I had lying around in the back of my fridge (don’t ask me why I had it in the first place, that’s a very long story).

On the Food Trail – Indonesia (Bali) – March 2014

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Fresh Pasta

Contrary to popular belief, fresh pasta isn’t better than dried pasta. It’s just different. I think they’re both great for quick mid night meals, but fresh pasta cooks quicker and goes well with lighter sauces. I think dried pasta is great for robust rich sauces. 

Sauteed Onion Topping

In our house, no burger is complete without a generous serving of sautéed onions on top. These onions are great on grilled meats, mixed with pasta or even just on toast. 

Tomato Salad

If it’s summer and tomatoes are in season – I guarantee you’ll be making this salad all season long.