Baked Perch served with mayo sauce

Recipe for 4

Ingredients:
4 perch fillets, deboned (approx. 1kg)
500g small sized potatoes, halved
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
olive oil (about 1/2 cup)
1 fresh lemon (half sliced and half juiced)
1/2 cup capers
1 cup mayonnaise, of good quality
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

Avocado and Bean Salad

Recipe for 4

Ingredients:
2 cups baby Roma tomatoes, sliced in half
400g can cooked white beans (or butter beans), drained
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
4 cups baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
Juice of two lemons
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/3 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


Preparation:

Chinese ginger pork with veggies and sesame

Recipe for 4

Ingredients:
500gr. pork tenderloin fillet, trimmed of fat
4 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons peeled and shredded fresh ginger
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
300gr mixed frozen Chinese stir-fry vegetables
1/3 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation:

Peach Limeade Granita

Recipe for 6

Ingredients:
4 cups water
3 cups peach slices
1 1/3 cups sugar
6 mint leaves
1 cup fresh lime juice
3/4 cup rum
For serving:
Some peach slices
Some fresh mint sprigs

Preparation:

Balsamic glazed and spices mushrooms with walnuts

Recipe for 4

Ingredients:
500gr small fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup each balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 cup broken by hand walnut pieces

Preparation:

Stuffed tomatoes with salmon and mustard dressing

Recipe for 4

Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons mustard (preferably Dijon)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 large, firm red tomatoes
400grs canned salmon, drained and chunked
1 medium size, ripe avocado, diced
1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped

Preparation:

Spiced Vietnamese Pork Chops

Recipe for 4

Ingredients
4 thick boneless pork chops
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
Sliced green onions (for serving)

Preparation:

Strawberie trifle

Recipe for 6

Ingredients:
350gs ready made vanilla cake
400g strawberries, sliced
1 tablespoon golden caster sugar
500g pot of good quality vanilla custard
250ml pot double cream, lightly whipped
good quality strawberry jam
strawberry or raspberry liqueur

Preparation:

Baked Apples stuffed with nuts and fruits

Recipe for 6

Ingredients:
6 large, crisp baking apples (Granny Smith, Crispin, Braeburn, Jonagold or Cortland)
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 cup mixed golden raisins, chopped dry figs and dates
1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, powdered
1/3 teaspoon salt
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
1 cup apple juice

Topping:
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Preparation:

Incredible fish burgers

Recipe for 4

Ingredients:
1 cup dried breadcrumbs
2 cans (150grs/each) tuna in water, well-drained
1/4 cup shredded carrot
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons of unsalted butter for frying
For serving:
8 slices Cheese
8 buns, cut in half horizontally
8 teaspoons mayonnaise
lettuce leaves

Preparation:

Asian pineapple pork chops

Recipe for 4

Ingredients:
4 pork chops, no bone and trimmed of excess fat
4 canned pineapples rings in juice, drained, but juice reserved
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons soft brown sugar
1 teaspoon tomato puree
1/2 teaspoon red pepper powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce
A handful coriander leaves, to serve

Preparation:

Banana Cake

Recipe for 8-10

Ingredients:
125g margarine, softened
1/2 cup caster sugar
2 eggs
2 large ripe bananas, mashed with a fork
1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/4 cup milk
Icing
1 1/2 cups icing sugar
30g light cream cheese
juice of 1 orange
orange rind to decorate

Preparation:

Potato salad with tuna and anchovies dressing

Recipe for 4

Ingredients:
3 large fresh potatoes
4 anchovies
4 tablespoons mayonnaise (reduced fat is fine)
Juice of 1 lemon
3 cups lettuce, chopped by hand
1/2 cup spring onions, thinly chopped
2 x 185gr cans tuna in water

Preparation:

Beer Marinated Chicken Fajitas

Recipe for 4

Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
2 tablespoons olive oil
For themarinade:
1 cup beer
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
For serving:
8-12 Taco size corn tortillas
2 cups of your guacamole sauce

Preparation:

Meaty Mac and Cheese

Recipe for 4-6

Ingredient:
500gr. elbow macaroni
250gr. ground beef
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon cinnamon, powdered
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/3 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon paprika, powdered
1/2 cup red dry wine

Preparation:

Baked Pork Chops with Apple Gravy

Recipe for 4

Ingredients:
4 thick pork chops
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 teaspoon pepper
3 cups hot boiling water
2 1/2 cups ready made applesauce
1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation:

Fried Zucchini Patties

Recipe for 4

Ingredients:
500g zucchini (about 4), grated
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 eggs
3 tablespoons plain flour
1 handful fresh mint leaves, chopped coarsely
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped coarsely
200g feta cheese, mashed with a fork
Olive oil for cooking

Preparation:

Pasta with sausage and eggplant sauce

Recipe for 4

Ingredients
500grs penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups cubed peeled eggplant
1 cup chopped Italian village sausage
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup freshly grated ripe tomatoes
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup dry white wine

Preparation:

Delicious stuffed red peppers with halloumi cheese and veggies

Recipe for 4

Ingredients:
4 red peppers
2 green zucchinis, thickly chopped
1/2 cup bulb fennel, thickly chopped
1 red onion, thickly chopped
1 small can corn, not sweet
200gr. Halloumi, thickly sliced
Salt and pepper for taste

Preparation:

Grilled oregano T-Bone Stakes

Recipe for 4

Ingredients:
4 thick T-bone steaks
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoon dried oregano, crashed
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Salt

Preparation: