Soup and Garlic Ginger Dumplings

February 8, 2008 by Dani

It’s uncharacteristically cold and wet here today. Most un-February like. Plus the entire family is suffering from a rotten cold. I loathe summer colds. They’re anachronisms to my mind. Good weather for soup though which is nice as I’m still trying to clear out the freezer. Poor thing is crying out for a defrost. I […]

Carrot, Ginger and Chickpea Soup

January 15, 2008 by Dani

Absolute serendipity once again. A beautifully harmonious blend of things left in the fridge. Made in the thermomix. Could be made almost as quickly using a food processor to chopa nd a saucepan to cook. Messier though. Love my thermomix. Carrot, Chickpea and Ginger Soup 1 salad onion 1 shallot 3 cloves garlic 6 carrots, […]

Pan Fried Stuffed Squid with Ginger Lime Dipping Sauce

January 4, 2008 by Dani

Yesterday was a sad day. I had to return Into the Vietnamese Kitchen to the library. I tried to extend my loan but someone else had it on hold. Bugger. Double bugger if it was someone putting it on hold because of my raving about it. So I cooked a last meal from it. Today […]

Pan Seared Tuna with Ginger Lime Dipping Sauce

December 23, 2007 by Dani

I found two yellow fin tuna steaks in the freezer and 1 small tin of tuna. The Ankle Biters have not been worthy of yellow fin steaks today. So I had yet another delve into Into the Vietnamese Kitchen and found this lovely recipe for pan seared tuna. I served it on top of steamed […]