Original Pasta Sauce

Tomato Basil Sauce

Ingredients:

• 3 large ripe peeled and chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 5 sprigs of fresh basil
• Freshly ground pepper and salt to taste

Method:

1. In large saucepan, heat the olive oil on moderate heat, add the garlic and stir for one min.
2. Add the tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper and stirl the mixture well, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 min.
3. Discard the basil springs and place the mixture in food processor for the right consistency
4. Toss with hot pasta, and serve immediately

Delicious Gnocchi with Dubliner Cheese

Potato Gnocchi with Herbs

Ingredients:

• 2 large russet potatoes
• 1 large beaten egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup grated Dubliner cheese
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

Method:

1. Boil the potato until become very soft, normally 20 - 45 min, when it's done, add cold water and peel the potatoes and let it set.

2. When the Potatoes are cool enough, place in a medium bowl and mash with ricer, masher or fork

3. Add the egg, butter cheese, salt, oregano, pepper and nutmeg and use a fork to stir in the mixture

4. Add the flour and transfer the mixture to a kneading surface and continue kneading till become smooth.

3. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a desirable texture as a rope 1/2 in. thick, and cut the rope into 1/2 in. pieces

4. Boil good amount of water In a large pot and cook gnocchi until they float, about 3 minutes. Drain gnocchi completely. Serve immediately.

Cod Curry with Shrimp

Salt Cod with Shrimp

Ingredients:

• 1 pound salt cod
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 Chopped Medium tomatoes
• 3 Finely chopped onions
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 5 tablespoons curry powder
• 2 Sliced and peeled potatoes
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp

Method:

1. Soak the salt cod in cold water for 24 or more according to the saltness, change the water few times, cut the cod during the soaking into Broad slices

2. Place and heat the oil and butter in a Heavy saucepan, add curry onions, garlic, tomatoes and cook about 1 1/2 min

3. Add the potatoes and the water, then cook for 15 min or until the potatoes are tender

4. Add the cod to the simmering mixture and cook about 10 min .

5. Add shrimp, and simmer about 4 to 6 minutes until done and serve hot... enjoy

Salt Cod French Recipe

Brandade de Morue

Ingredients:

• 1 pound salt cod
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/4 oregano
• 5 llspice corns
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup milk
• 5 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1/4 cup heavy creme
• 1/4 cup extra vigin olive oil
• 2 baking potatoes peeled
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice to taste
• salt and white pepper to taste

Method:

1. Soak the code on water for 24 hours to reduce the salt. Rinse very well

2. In saucepan, combine the water, oregano, fennel seeds, allspice corns and half of the garlic, bring to a boil and reduce the heat simmering for 45 min

3. Sieve the liquid and return it to the saucepan

4. Bring the liquid to boil. Add the cod to the liquid and turn the heat off, then let the cod stand for 15 min to be cooked.

5. Transfer the code to a separate plate, and cooke the potato in the liquid stock for 30 - 45 min until soft.

6. Add the code and potato to a food processor with the remaining garlic, olive oil, creme, milk and water. add pepper and salt to tase and mix it together to the right consistency... enjoy

 

Mediterranean Fish Cod Fillet

Cod with Olives and Tomatoes

Ingredients:

• 4 pieces of cod fillet
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 minced shallots,
• 2 large garlic minced cloves
• 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
• 2 tomatoes, peeled, and finely chopped
• 8 green Lebanese olives, pitted and chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1. In heavy skillet heat the olive oil and place the garlic, onion, shallots and stir on moderate heat for 2 - 3 min until onion became translucent

2. Add the tomato, sherry vinegar, and keep stirring for 1 mine and season to taste with salt and pepper stirring with other ingredients for 2 min.

3. Place the code and cook each side on moderate to high for 6 - 7 min till the center became milky and flaky

3. Transfer the cod to a platter. Top it with the cooking sauce ... enjoy

Cod Fillets

Cod Fillets with Mushrooms

Ingredients:

• 1 pounds cod fillets cut into strips
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 pound mushrooms, shiitake preferred
• 1 small onion, sliced thin
• 1 medium chopped tomatoes
• 1 large sliced shallots
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 3/4 cups heavy creme
• salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1. Heat the butter in large skillets over moderately low heat, add the mushrooms, onion, tomato, shallots white wine, parsley and thyme Cook, stirring occasionally about 7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.

2. Add the creme and season to taste with salt and pepper stirring with other ingredients for 2 min.

3. Place the cod and cook it gently on each side about 5 - 7 min don't flip it. Normally when center of the cod turned milky and flaky the code is don. Never over-cook it.

3. Transfer the cod to a platter. boil it other ingredients to the desired consistency. Pour the sauce over the cod... enjoy

Japanese Batter

Tempura Batter

 

Ingredients:

• 1 Large egg
• 1 cup ice water
• 1 Cups all purpose flour

Method:

1. Whisk the egg, add the iced water

3. Place the mixture into mixing bowl, then add the flour

4. Mix it all together lightly, and use it immediately