20 December 2008

Spaghetti with Tuna,Egg & Rocket

  • 400g spaghetti
  • 185g can of tuna in oil (preferably olive oil)
  • 3 Tbsp caper
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 red chilli, thinly sliced
  • 2 spring onions, finely sliced
  • 1 handful rocket leaves
  • 4 eggs
  • S+P
  • extra virgin olive oil for "dribbling over" - if possible lemon infused
  1. Add the eggs to a pot of cold water, bring to the boil & boil for 3 minutes. Place in cold water.
  2. Cook spaghetti.
  3. Whilst spaghetti & eggs cooking/cooling prepare, gather ingredients above.
  4. Divide spaghetti evenly in 4 plates.
  5. Top with rocket & other seasonings. Place a peeled roughly chopped egg on top & drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. If eggs are cooked just right they should be runny.
A great meal for after work!

09 December 2008

Herbed Potato Salad

from NZ Herald Viva section - very scrummy & just what we need with summer & BBQ time
  • 500g waxy potatoes - depending on size halved or quartered - cook lightly & cool
  • 3 gherkins finely diced
  • 1 Tbsp capers
  • 1 small red onion finely sliced
  • 2 Tbsp fresh herbs finely chopped (dill, chervil or Italian parsely)
Mix the following ingredients separately
  • 2 Tbsp creme fraiche
  • 2 tsp wholegrain mustard
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
  • salt & pepper
Combine all gently & refrigerate before serving