Tag: garlic

Prawns and Asparagus

Prawns and Asparagus

Prawns seem to scream barbeque and Asparagus; one of the first spring vegetables.  Prawns are generally thought to be larger than shrimp but the two names for this shellfish are used interchangeably worldwide.  Fire up the grill, Prawns and Asparagus are perfect as a side to a…

Garlic Parmesan Cheese Toast

Garlic Parmesan Cheese Toast

It’s easy to see how the Italian version of garlic toast became so popular. Stale bread was toasted over the open fire, rubbed with a clove of garlic and drizzled with olive oil. There are many versions of garlic bread/toast, this is one of our…

Chimichurri

Chimichurri

Traditionally, Chimichurri is made with primarily fresh parsley and oregano.  We add cilantro when serving it with pork, and simply increase the parsley when serving with beef instead of adding the cilantro.  Both are delicious and zero carbs. South American countries, Argentina and Uruguay claim…

Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes

These potatoes go so well with just about anything and are super easy! Start the olive oil mixture earlier in the day if you wish or just before cooking, the result is the same……delicious. We’ve also made this just as successfully on the barbeque in…

Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi

  I love this retro dish. The girls love shrimp, so this is an easy start to a meal or alongside Simple Tomato Sauce. In North America shrimp scampi means shrimp cooked in garlic butter. In Italy scampi is more like a lobster. Everyone has…