Woops… I have had a little mishap. I accidentally deleted all the photo’s for the “how to” of this delicious meal. Trouble is, the Garlic Prawn Fettuccini tasted so delicious I really had to share it with you anyway. It is a super quick dish to make which I thought was ideal for this time … Read more
With the beautiful Spring weather at the moment, I was looking for a fresh, healthy but tasty recipe for dinner. I didn’t feel like salad and I had a bag of home-grown snow peas in the fridge. I thought back to a Chinese Classic – Stir Fried Garlic King Prawn! What I found was a recipe … Read more
This is a dish I make all the quite a lot, it is my “low fat” version of the classic Creamy Garlic Dill Prawns as it doesn’t have any cream. I make it all the time because it is quick and easy. If you substitute the prawns for smoked salmon and capers it makes a … Read more
Deliciously simple Tuna Linguine! This dish is a favourite of mine and you can have it on the table in under 20 minutes! And the leftovers are ever better! This is my first use of the new recipe layout, and I found it quicker and easier to get the recipe up on my site and … Read more
I’ve noticed a chill in the air of evening lately. When the weather cools I start looking for warming comfort foods such as this Potato and Fish Pie. The problem with a lot of winter comfort foods is they are high in calories and fat. This Fish Pie recipe is surprisingly light. If you omit … Read more
What would be a romantic meal to make? I asked the family. I need some romantic food idea’s for a Valentines Day dinner, and thinking along the lines of a Creamy Smoked Salmon Fettuccine. “There isn’t any romantic food” explained my mere male, Mr GG “There are romantic meals, but it’s not the food, it’s … Read more
Today I am joined by Executive Chef Markus Strieby of Teshi’s Restaurant at Mercure Harbourside Cairns. Markus has shared one of his most popular dishes with Gourmet Getaways readers. The dish is a Wattleseed and Macadamia Crusted, wild caught Barramundi. The Barramundi is served with a Rosella and Mandarin dressing. Something I particular love about … Read more
One of the children’s favourite dishes in Thailand has been Sweet & Sour Fish or “Phad Prew Wan Pla”. Thankfully, it was a dish which was featured in my Thai Cooking Class at Absolute Resort in Phuket. As with all Thai dishes, this recipe has a lovely balance of flavours and it’s such a simple … Read more
Lemon Caper Flathead Fillets w homemade tartare sauce and a lesson in life…
I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas, with luscious food, expensive champagne, and a house full of friends and family! With Christmas over for another year, and the barbeque season in full swing, I thought I would share a healthy, but still deliciously indulgent salad recipe. I am sure we have all had our … Read more
For this week’s edition of Alfresco Friday we have packed up a picnic and taken to the beach for a lazy evening on the sand watching the sunset. To keep things simple each of my friends have bought a variety of cheese platters and crackers to ensure our hunger remains at bay while the kids … Read more
Outdoors Topic 5 I am just a little bit late on my completing and uploading my Cookbook Challenges. I do plan to catch up because I thoroughly enjoy the process of interpreting the theme and producing something I would not have otherwise cooked. The theme for fortnight number 5 was outdoors. We do a lot … Read more
Bula everyone! I am back from Fiji, refreshed and with so many great stories and travel ideas. First up though, I have to share a traditional Fijian kokoda recipe with you. I had this dish at a number of places during my travel and it suited the hot, humid climate perfectly. I thought it would … Read more
In a previous story, I highlighted an interesting food find from the Harbourside Farmers Market in Coffs Harbour. It was a brand of condiments, sauces, spices and seasonings which use Australian Native Produce to create a unique taste of Australia. This dish highlights a lovely spice to make a tasty Lemon Myrtle Seafood Salad. The range is … Read more