Category Archives: Fish

From home: Mediterranean Swordfish

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Daniela

I’m home! and it feels amazing. Weather here is soooo nice: sunny days, blue sky, fresh air. Sometimes after having spent too long in China you kinda forget how important weather is! Just only by waking up, open the window … Continue reading →

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Tuna and Ricotta Balls

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Daniela

I’ve spent most of my weekend in the kitchen cooking. Nothing that I haven’t already shared with you, it was just simple stuff, mainly pasta sauces that I have cooked, divided into single portion, labeled and put in the freezer. … Continue reading →

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Salmon Chowder

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Daniela

I’m a chowder freak! I love chowders corn chowder clam chowder and now salmon chowder!..why not? Ingredients (for 6 servings): 300 g fresh salmon 1 tsp theme 3 cups fish broth 1 onion 1 carrot 1/4 stalk celery 2 medium … Continue reading →

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Seppia al pomodoro (Cuttlefish in tomatoes)

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Daniela

Most people think that as Shanghai is close to the coast of China (thus its name Shang = on Hai = Sea) it has amazing seafood…well, clearly all these people have never been to Shanghai. The water that surrounds China … Continue reading →

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Pignata style Octopus

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Daniela

This is one of the most famous dish of Salento. Its’ name come from the pignata, a pot made of cast iron where people use to cook the octopus and then serve it. It looks like this Clearly I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Japanese Sushi Rolls

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Daniela

I have already posted a recipe explaining how to make vegetable sushi rolls. Rolls are very easy and can be prepared with a variety of ingredients: fish, vegetables,  eggs. They can be thin  (hosomaki)with one or 2 ingredients, or thick … Continue reading →

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Nigri (Salmon and Eel)

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Daniela

Nigri is a hand press sushi. It’s a small oval of pressed rice with a topping firmly placed on top. Usual toppings are thin slices of fish, omelet, or vegetables. It is really important to press the rice gently but … Continue reading →

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SF style Clam Chowder

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Daniela

The first time in my life I had this delicious soup was back in 2008 when I was on vacation in San Francisco (California). I remember I went to this little nice restaurant right on the beach in Monterrey and they … Continue reading →

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