Monkfish Skewers

Monkfish Skewers

The perfect fish recipe for those who do not like “fishy fish”… delicate texture and amazing flavours!


Ingredients

  • 300 gr of Monkfish filets
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup of Soy sauce
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1/2 Onion
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 6 Bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp of Balsamic Vinegar
  • 200 ml olive oil
  • Chives
  • Pepper

Cut the monkfish fillets into cubes. Place in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Cover with the lemon juice and soy sauce. Stir gently, Cover with clingfilm and place in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.

Peel and cut the onions into thick cubes. Remove the seeds and white skin inside the bell pepper and cut into cubes. Arrange the vegetables and fish into the skewers. Start with an onion then one or two cubes of fish and a cube of bell pepper. In the middle fold a bay leaf in half and put through the skewer.

Place the skewers in a tray and prepare the marinade. In a bowl, whisk the olive oil and balsamic vinegar until it blends. Add some freshly grounded pepper and finely chopped chives. With a cooking brush lightly cover the fish and vegetable skewers on all sides.

Heat up the BBQ or grill pan. Spray or brush some oil so the fish doesn’t stick. Place the skewers and keep brushing with the marinade and turning until all sides are golden brown.

Carrot and tomato soup

Carrot and tomato soup

This soup has the most amazing colour. It is smooth, tasty and full of nutrional goodness.


Ingredients

  • 3 Carrots
  • 4 Tomatoes
  • 1 small Beetroot
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 pinch of Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp of Poppy seeds
  • 1.8 lt Water

Peel the vegetables and cut into chunks. Warm up the water in a pan. Add the vegetables, cumin and salt. Add the olive oil and bring to boil. Cook for 20 minutes. Blend until creamy and smooth. Serve and sprinkle with the poppy seeds.

Bok Choy and Asparagus Stir-fry

Bok Choi and Asparagus Stir-fry

A perfect side dish with oriental inspiration. Nutritionally rich, these greens make a plate vibrant with colour and great taste.


Ingredients

  • 2 Bok Choy Cabbages
  • 1 Asparagus bunch
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce

Cut the bok choi and the asparagus into big chunks. Heat up the olive oil and add the chopped garlic. When the garlic gains a bit of colour add the bok choi and asparagus. Stir-fry for a few minutes. Add the soy and oyster sauce and stir to blend it. Remove from heat and serve hot.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Simple and delicious these potatoes deserve a special place on any Sunday roast.


Ingredients

  • 2 medium size Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Himalaya Salt
  • Pepper
  • Chilli flakes

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into cubes. Spread half the on a baking tray. Pre-heat the oven to 200° Celsius. Place the potatoes on the baking tray. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and the chilli flakes. Pour the remaining olive oil over the potatoes. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until the potatoes become golden brown.

Creamy Leek Penne

Creamy Leek Penne

An amazing smooth leek sauce over penne. Simple and quick to execute makes a great comfort food plate.


Ingredients

  • 200 gr of Penne
  • 3 Leeks
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Crème Fraiche
  • 1 pinch of Salt
  • 1 pinch of Pepper

Boil a pot of water seasoned with coarse salt. Cook the penne for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain and rinse with cold water. Cut the leeks into chunks and slice the garlic. In a pan heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and the leeks. Stir-fry until golden brown. Add the penne and stir. Season with salt and pepper. Add the creme fraiche and stir gently. Remove from the heat and serve while hot.