Tag: fish

Chili Lemongrass Poached Hoki

Delight with Chili Lemongrass Poached Hoki Lemongrass, chilies and coriander sprigs (including stems) create an aromatic broth in which to poach mild hoki. Reducing the broth after poaching concentrates the flavor. Look for certified sustainable eco-labels on products, such as The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) which confirms the seafood product has come from a sustainable …

Continue reading

Cod and Dill Fish Cakes with Spring Pea Salad

Put a twist on the traditional with melt-in-the-middle fish cakes Everyone would love to cook up something new in the kitchen, but sometimes time and the effort it takes hold us back. The best way to overcome this is by incorporating a new flavor or a twist on a traditional product to help add novelty …

Continue reading

“Tagine” of Wild Cod, Chickpeas and Parsley

The most un-fussy weeknight fish dinner Some weeknights are just designed for quick cooking, but that doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice on health. A high quality and lean source of protein, cod is a white flaky fish with a mild flavour that your family (and your heart) will love. And while you’re thinking about …

Continue reading

West Coast Style Fish and Chips

Who doesn’t love fish and chips? But what about upgrading your pub favourite with nutritious salmon, high in protein, omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin D? You can also trade in sweet potato fries which are rich in complex carbohydrates, dietary fibre, beta carotene and vitamin C. For another healthy option, you can bake the …

Continue reading

Aquarium Life: Adding Driftwood to the Aquarium

After adding a few plants to my aquarium in its early stages, I added one good-sized piece of natural driftwood, for several reasons.  One, I simply love the natural look of it.  Secondly, fish like to have items that they can swim around and hide in and behind, so I wanted to make the place …

Continue reading