My Vietnamese grilled oysters recipe with scallion oil, peanuts and crunchy shallots makes hau nuong mo hanh using a classic Vietnamese scallion oil recipe. In Vietnam the vivid green Vietnamese seafood dressing is doused on all kinds of molluscs, from razor clams to cockles. But the most popular way to use the sweet spring onion … Read more
My recipe for oysters with caviar, dill pickles, fresh dill and Champagne makes a sublime starter that’s perfect for kicking off a celebratory meal or romantic dinner. Impressive looking, it’s quick and easy if you buy freshly shucked oysters, and can be adapted to any budget: go all out with Beluga and French bubbly or … Read more
Our oysters with pomegranate mignonette dressing recipe makes a sublime starter of freshly shucked raw oysters topped with a classic mignonette dressing given a Middle Eastern twist with the addition of pomegranate molasses and pomegranate arils, which add sweetness and texture. Garnish the oysters with crisp leafy pea sprouts and wedges of lime instead of … Read more
Our best canned fish recipes will make you delicious snacks, salads and pastas with tinned fish such as sardines, tuna, anchovies, mackerel, and shellfish such as smoked mussels, which are loaded with umami. Brilliant for the budget conscious as much as the health conscious, canned fish is affordable and healthy, high in protein and loaded … Read more
Selecting just one restaurant in Paris for that special night out for our Date Night series is a daunting task. So I’m not going to do it. Instead, I’m going to suggest that you choose a genre of French restaurant for a romantic meal in Paris – the Parisian brasserie. Take your loved one out … Read more