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Prawns with chilli, garlic & parsley in cava

I am calling this a tapa but, in truth, I didn’t have something like this in Spain. But, Spain inspired me to make it. And, I am using cava. Can I get away with that? It seems like something you would...

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Prawn Curry

You’ve probably noticed that I like prawns. Alot. I would say that we have them at least weekly if not twice a week. They’re so tasty and so quick to cook and are perfect for something speedy and...

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Prawn Laksa – an interpretation

Laksa is food for the soul. It’s delicious – spicy and fragrant and packed full of goodness. I always feel so good after eating it! It’s messy, it’s true, but I think that adds to the value. Although,...

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A decadent Saturday – Selfridge’s Oyster Bar

My sister and her fiancée were visiting this past weekend and we wanted to do something nice. We ended up being extremely decadent indeed, starting in the morning at Ladurée in Harrod’s, moving onto...

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Summer Pasta #1 – Crab Linguine

I adore light summer pastas, so I thought that I would do a little series, starting with one of my favourites, crab linguine. Crab is a wonderful delicate meat. Light and fluffy and tasting of the...

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Where’s my pork chop?

Eh? Brainchild of Dan of Food Urchin and wild garlic distribution fame, where’s my pork chop is a side project, born out of frustration from reading our collective tweets about our dinners, while poor...

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Crab Claws with Wild Garlic & Chipotle

Crab claws are very common on restaurant menus by the sea in Ireland, but I rarely see them here. Perhaps this is because I don’t spend enough time by the sea here (I don’t), or perhaps we just love...

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Recipe: A little Indulgence with Chorizo, Smashed Pea, Mint & Scallops

We don’t eat enough fish. We really don’t. I don’t know why, for islanders, we have such an aversion to it and why it is so difficult to source good fresh fish. Of course, there are great fishmongers...

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Ras El Hanout Prawn Kebabs with Cous Cous & Chilli Tomato Sauce

It is hot. It is muggy. I know we aren’t supposed to complain, but hey, I have no air con and I work from home. I do love the bright light and long evenings, and firing up the BBQ, though. For the...

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Taste Portugal: A Day on the Algarve Clam Digging & Cooking with Heinz Beck...

Making Heinz Beck’s Green Tortellini with Fruitti di Mare  So,  you have just been out foraging for clams with a 3* chef. You have fallen over on the boat (just a few scratches), and you have a wicker...

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A Perfect Sunday Lunch: Caldereta de Langosta in Menorca at Es Cranc...

On a quiet street in Fornells in Menorca is an unassuming restaurant, Es Cranc. Es Cranc has a large menu, but most come here for the Caldereta de Langosta, a popular lobster soup from Menorca made...

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Linguine Vongole with Guanciale, Tomato & Chilli

This post is about vongole (clams) but we must first talk about guanciale, the magical bacon that is cured from the jowl of the pig. It has a flavour that is different to all others. It is bacon, sure,...

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Nova Scotian Old Fashioned Grilled Lobster Rolls

I posted a lot of photos of lobster rolls when I was in Nova Scotia. Some of you were good about it, others were like: I WANT A LOBSTER ROLL, WAIL! So, it is only fair that I shared a recipe with you...

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Spaghetti with Clams & Chorizo (Speedy, Easy & Very Tasty)

Have you got plans for the weekend yet? No? Right, get your pencil ready and write this list: squid ink spaghetti (or just great pasta) the best chorizo you can find lots of lovely fresh clams parsley...

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Chive and Chilli Prawn Toast Soldiers

I remember when I first had prawn toast from a Chinese takeaway and I was mesmerised. Just how do they make this, and how do they get the prawns to stick to the toast? Very much a guilty pleasure, I...

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Mentaiko Spaghetti with Clams and Parmesan

My friend Luiz is a terrific cook. He is also a blogger and food writer, that is how we are friends. He runs a wonderful supper club in his house (one of the best in London and in the most […] The post...

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Gojuchang and Lime Oyster and Razor Clam Motoyaki

serves 4 as a starter or makes a perfect canapé The post Gojuchang and Lime Oyster and Razor Clam Motoyaki appeared first on Eat Like a Girl.

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Clams with Chorizo, Cider and Cavolo Nero

This post is sponsored by Leisure Cookers and is part of a series of two posts exploring the possibilities for home cooks in seafood cookery. You can read more about my thoughts and ideas on seafood...

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Cod Cheeks and Clams in a Tomato, Basil and White Wine Broth

Jump straight to the Cod Cheeks and Clams in a Tomato, Basil and White Wine Broth Recipe. Simplicity is the key for me in cooking at home. Good ingredients, cooked well, often quickly. I have lots of...

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15 Minute Lemongrass Prawn Patties – Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Gorgeous

Jump straight to the 15 Minute Lemongrass Prawn Patties recipe Frozen raw prawns are a freezer staple for me. They defrost quickly, cook in minutes and are super versatile. I love them in a curry (my...

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