Mustard Dill Salmon

1/4 cup olive oil 3 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp minced parsley 1 tbsp dry dill 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp cracked pepper 1 tsp dry mustard 2 salmon steaks Combine the oil, lemon, parsley, dill, salt, pepper, and mustard.  Mix well. Add the 2 steaks. Marinate in the fridge for 4 hours, turning… Continue reading Mustard Dill Salmon

Chestnut Cheesecake

4 ounces (2 cups) Graham cracker crumbs 1/2 stick butter 1 heaped tablespoon sweetened chestnut purée 2 cups cream cheese  3/4 cup sugar 3 eggs 3 egg yolks 3/4 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1–2 tablespoons rum 1 cup sweetened chestnut purée   Preheat the oven to 350°F, and put the kettle on to… Continue reading Chestnut Cheesecake

Sirloin with Shallot Soy Sauce

1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1/2 tablespoon honey 1 tsp black peppercorns 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Freshly ground pepper 3/4 pound mixed mushrooms cut into 1/2-inch dice 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives Salt 2 boneless sirloin steaks 1 tablespoon vegetable oil In… Continue reading Sirloin with Shallot Soy Sauce

BBQ Steak

1 tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, minced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 ½ tsp chili flakes 1 cup pureed canned tomatoes ¼ cup brown sugar 1 tbsp tomato paste 2 tsp honey 1 tbsp minced parsley 2 tsp dry basil 2 tsp dry oregano Sea salt and cracked pepper 2 steaks   Heat the oil… Continue reading BBQ Steak

Asian Spiced Duck Breasts

1 tsp paprika ½ tsp dry mustard sea salt cracked pepper 1/4 tsp Chinese 5 spice A pinch of allspice 1/2 tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp cayenne 1 tbsp peanut oil 1” minced ginger 3 crushed garlic cloves 2 tsp sambal oelek ¼ cup honey 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 skin on boneless duck breasts… Continue reading Asian Spiced Duck Breasts

Cajun Spareribs

1 (3 1/2- to 4-lb) rack of pork spareribs 1/4 cup Cajun seasoning 1 large lemon 1 cup ketchup 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, quartered 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 cup mild honey 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 5 tablespoons Tabasco 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon finely chopped… Continue reading Cajun Spareribs

Soy Chicken Wings

4 lb chicken drummettes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven. Line 2 large shallow baking pans (17 by 11 inches) with foil. Put pans in… Continue reading Soy Chicken Wings

Lemon Roast Chicken

1 chicken 1.5 kg 1 lemon, halved 1 tbsp maldon salt or ½ tbsp table salt 20 g butter Olive oil   Preheat the oven to 425 F.  Make sure the chicken is at room temperature, remove any string or rubber bands.  Sit the chicken in a roasting tin, or on a rack in a… Continue reading Lemon Roast Chicken