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Oahu Grand Tour: Pearl Harbour, Pineapples & Pupu
Oahu is full of must-see sites, and the Polynesian Cultural Centre and Pearl Harbour are just two of the most popular destinations on Oahu. Our grand tour started early in the morning with a 6am pickup...
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Kaua'i: The Garden Isle of the South Pacific
A short morning flight on a 'puddle jumper' from Oahu and it's possible to explore many of the Hawaiian archipelago of islands for the day, from Maui, Molokai, Lanai or Kauai, which is where we were...
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Roy's Waikiki: Hawaiian Inspired Fusion Cuisine
Located at the heart of the busy Waikiki, Roy's excels at the Euro-Asian cuisine which makes Hawaiian food so distinctive, and embody the 'aloha' spirit of Hawaii by combining European techniques,...
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Crab Rangoon: Creamy Crabmeat Wontons
These crisp fried wontons with a creamy crabmeat filling were a family favourite of ours when we used to go to Trader Vic's at the bottom of the Hilton Hotel in London, in the 70's and 80's. We'd...
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Ahi Sashimi & Avocado Stack with Wonton Crisps
Inspired by a dinner we enjoyed at Alan Wong's in Honolulu earlier this month, and adapted from the recipe from his 'The Blue Tomato: The Inspirations Behind the Cuisine of Alan Wong' cookbook, I...
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Tagliatelle Marinara with Meatballs, Pecorino & Thyme
There’s nothing more satisfying than a heaping platter of Tagliatelle and Meatballs in a thick rich tomato sauce. It's the perfect Italian comfort food. However, it's not in fact an authentic Italian...
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Spinach Salad with Cabbage Sprouts & Macadamias
Light, healthy and delicious, this simple Spinach Salad with Cabbage Sprouts & Macadamia Nuts dressed with a low fat Wafu Japanese Sesame Dressing looks great and tastes even better. Having...
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The Ultimate Pizza Margherita: Homemade Magic
Making homemade pizza must be one of the most rewarding and satisfying culinary endeavours. Once mastered, there is no point of return. One pizza stone, a pliant mound of soft round dough, some...
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Classic Fish Goujons with Crispy Gremolata Crust
Goujons have fallen from grace, but it's hard to work out why. The crunch of the crispy exterior, the tender, yielding softness of the white fish inside — this is a fish finger taken to the highest...
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Grilled Asian Five-Spice Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro
These Asian-inspired pork tenderloin grill up wonderfully tender and flavourful, and take only minutes to prepare. Chinese five-spice powder is an aromatic blend of spices that have the five different...
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Prosciutto, Pear & Arugula Wraps with Cambozola
A simple and delicious appetizer with sensational Italian flair: prosciutto, pear, arugula with smooth, rich and creamy full-flavoured Cambozola. Wrapped into tight little bundles of mouthwatering...
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Spaghettini with Tomato Sauce & Fresh Basil
What better way to celebrate the full flavours of an Italian spring than with pasta bathed in homemade tomato sauce spiked with an aromatic punch of fresh basil. I love to find ways of using our...
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Swordfish with Citrus & Cilantro Marinade
I adore swordfish and serve it at least two or three times a month. Ideally, it's best grilled outdoors on a barbecue to create gorgeous grill marks, but when faced with a winter that just won't quit,...
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Pan-Seared Salmon with Mustard-Caper Butter Sauce
I have a full blown love affair with salmon. Grilled, cured, smoked or raw, it's my absolute favourite fish. One of the ocean's super-foods, salmon is positively packed with nutrients, especially...
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Steamed Jamaican Tilapia with Ginger Soy Sauce
Enjoying a predominantly pescatorian diet, finding a new fish to prepare is a real treat, such as these whole Jamaican Tilapia that I discovered at Diana's Seafood the other day. Diana's has a vast...
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Beef Bourguignon: A Salute to the Silver Palate
Imelda Marcos had a shoe fetish. For me it's cookbooks. The most tattered tomes in my ever-expanding culinary library are the original Silver Palate series written by Julee Rosso and the late Sheila...
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Indian-Style Monkfish Curry with Tomato & Cilantro
Often compared to Lobster, Monkfish's firm-fleshed and meaty texture is ideally suited for this warm, fragrant and delicious Indian fish curry. Inspired by a recipe from The Cooking of India by Santha...
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Salmon Teriyaki with Bok Choy, Mushrooms & Noodle
Teriyaki is a cooking technique used in Japanese cuisine in which foods are broiled or grilled with a glaze of soy sauce, mirin, sake and sugar. The word 'teriyaki'comes from the noun teri, which...
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A Culinary & Cultural Journey to New York City
A Culinary & Cultural Journey to NYCApril 4 - 12, 2014 Scrumpdillyicious will be touring the 'Big Apple' from April 4 to 12, exploring the magnificent museums and culinary hotspots of New York...
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Osteria Morini: Chef Michael White in Soho
One of New York’s hottest chefs, Chef Michael White's Osteria Morini introduces New Yorkers to the heart-felt cuisine of Emilia-Romagna, birthplace of the sensational flavours and ingredients...
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