Mussles in White Wine

Overview

Not that you would need much of a reason to eat mussles, but read on below for the amazing health benefits to eating this great tasting shellfish.

Mussels are a rich source of many essential vitamins and minerals, such as the B vitamins, vitamin C, folate, iron, phosphorus, manganese, selenium and zinc. They outshine most other foods when it comes to their vitamin B12, selenium and manganese content. A 3-oz. portion of moist-heat cooked blue mussels provides 20.4 mcg, or micrograms, of vitamin B12, meeting 340 percent of the recommended daily value for this nutrient.

Ingredients

• Half an onion, diced
• 2 cups spaghetti sauce
• 1 cup white wine
• 8 cloves fresh garlic, crushed
• 1 large of 2 small bay leaves
• 1 lb fresh or frozen mussels in their shells

Kokonda - Fijian-style Raw Fish

Overview

Fish Kokoda (pronounced Koko-n-da) is a Fijian dish made by marinating fish in coconut milk. The taste can be described as close to sashimi, only much tastier!

Spinach Pasta

This is a simple healthy dish which is made even better if you use fresh organic spinach.

Baked Stuffed Salmon with Breadfruit

Salmon goes well with many things, but especially breadfruit. Breadfruit's name is derived from the texture of the cooked fruit, which has a potato-like flavor, similar to fresh-baked bread. You can find it available in most tropical areas, so head to your nearest Asian store to see if you can get it. The taste will be well worth it.

Big Aussie Breakfast

Overview
This is nutritious and healthy way to start your day and beats any Fast Food hands down!

Roast Lamb Cutlets

This is one of those once in a while dishes you may want to share with a loved one. It is filling, delicious and goes along well with a good bottle of red wine.

Chilli Crab Recipe

This dish is known as Chili Crab or Singapore crab and is one of the best tasting dishes you could ever make. It is a definite crowd pleaser and deceptively easy to make. Serve with very thinly cooked roti bread or hot steaming rice.

Chinese Spicy Lobster

I hate to see a good lobster cooked without flair. If you are tired of the plain old boiled lobster, then try this zesty Chinese recipe.

Chicken Almond Stir-Fry

Overview

Makes 6 cups; 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 whole chicken breasts, about 1 pound
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons sherry or Chinese cooking wine
• 1/2 diced green bell pepper (capsicum)
• 1/2 diced red bell pepper (capsicum)
• 4 green onions sliced including some of the tops
• 1/4 cup sliced water chesnuts
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks in natural juices, drain and reserve juice
• 3 tablespoons silvered almonds

Oyster-Soy Chicken

Overview

This recipe was inspired by a Chinese Fijian who had a little cafe near the seaside city of Suva in Fiji. I started exploring Chinese dishes after trying out his food while in university.

Summer Lake Bake

Overview

Makes 6 (4-ounce) fillets; 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds walleye fillets
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 large fresh tomatoes, sliced
• 1 green pepper, sliced in rings
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Chopped fresh parsely, for garnish
• Lemon wedges, for garnish

Cranberry Bread

Overview

Makes 9 x 5" loaf pan; 20 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• Grated rind of 1 orange
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 2 egg whites or egg substitute equal to 1 egg
• 1/4 cup tub margarine, melted
• 1 cup firm, fresh cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnutes, pecans)

Spicy Fish Bites

Overview

Quick and easy to prepare in your microwave.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup plain low fat yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound frozen cod or other white fish
• 4 lime wedges (optional)

Tomatoes Stuffed with Spinach

Overview

Makes about 2 cups; stuffing for 36 cherry tomatoes or mushrooms; 12 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sodium-reduced, defatted chicken broth
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
• 36 cherry tomatoes or large mushrooms