Seafood Quiche

Swiss Culinary Class

Attended a Swiss Culinary Class on 10 May 2008.

A total of 8 dishes was taught over a 3-hour long session. Very interesting and interactive class conducted by Swiss nationals. An eye-opening session for me indeed!

The best part: I get to eat all the fantastic dishes and was so full after the class that I completely skipped dinner that evening.

Cheese Tartlets

Polenta

Smoked Pork Sausage with Leek and Potatoes

Oven Baked Grated Potatoes with Bacon

Sliced Veal Zurich Style

Spaetzli
Zabaione

Carrot cake

Seafood Paella

Had been trying to find the opportunity to use the risotto rice and saffron bought from Spain during my honeymoon. The opportunity showed itself last evening when I finally got the chance to knock off from work on time. Because had initially thought that I need to work late, so have not been buying any groceries for the past few weeks. This dish of seafood paella was assembled based on whatever was available in my fridge: prawns, fish and mixed vegetables.

End verdict: the rice could be yellowier. Must add more saffron the next time (but the recipe says to add only a pinch of saffron what?!?!) Texture of the rice is just nice, neither too soft nor hard. Only complaint from SH is that the paella lacked the taste of shellfish, which I agreed. So when the next opportunity to prepare this dish arise, I shall make sure of the presence of mussels and clams. Run for your life my dear shell-mates the next time you see me in the supermarket!

My Past Week Achievements

Had a real busy past week due to my office deadlines. Not much time to cook/bake. Nevertheless, these are my achievements for the last week.

One-Dish Meal of pan-fried dory fish fillet, black pepper spaghetti and mixed vegetables. A combination of the all basic food groups of carbs, protein, good fats, and hopefully what's left of vitamins. Olive oil is used to drizzle over the spaghetti. I used Cointreau as a seasoning for the dory fish fillet. SH (aka DD) commented that it tastes quite good.

Butter-Marble Cake

The recipe for this cake comes from fellow blogger Rei. Very aromatic and rich taste of butter. Simply heavenly. Thank you Rei for sharing such a fail-proofed and delicious recipe.

PS: Just found out that DD in blogging terms = Dear Daughter. Some of you have been asking me if I have a daughter. Answer is no. My current status is that of a DINK. So from today onwards, DD shall become SH .

Dinner with DD on 22 March 2008

Rainy Day today. So decided to stay-in and cook.


Cheesy Fish and Vege Pasta

Steamed Pork and Vege

Orange Chiffon Cake

Mini House-Warming with H Gang on 15 March 2008

Finally I have the chance to upload these photos. First time cooking for 10 pax (8 adults and 2 children). Kinda excited but stressed too. Woke up at 9am to start my preparations. Finished around 4pm and had a quick shower. Just managed to make it in time before the arrival of the first guest at 530pm.


Tortilla Chips

Bruschetta with Tomato and Cheese

Riojia Red Wine (from our recent honeymoon to Spain)

Vegetable Soup (Onion/Carrot/Celery/Button Mushroom)

Some other food on the menu but forgotten to take photos are:

• Grilled honey chicken thighs
• Baked fish in lemon and olive oil
• Fried rice in garlic and olive oil
• Oreo cream cheese cake
• Home-made ice-cold green tea

I hope my guests are satisfied with the food and had a great time. It's fun! Let's do it again shall we?