24.08.08: Spinach & chorizo omelet and French green bean salad

It's the Sunday omelet made indulgent with chorizo and a little more healthful with spinach. a quick flip thru Jamie's Dinners brought us to a capery, shalloty, mustardy green French bean salad, for which she substituted the last two Tbs of wholegrain mustard. A salad of rosy toms, pear, and radishes kept it simple.

HE SAYS: The green bnz were great. They were nice and mustardy, with the capers adding a citrusy tartness. We don't eat many shallots and maybe we should begin to include them more, since they added a much more subtle flava then regular or red onions. The chorizo is always a crowd pleaser round these parts and was used to great effect tucked in the middle of the omelet with some mature cheddar and fresh spinach for company. I believe the omelet completed its mission to satisfy, with honours. The fragrant and sweet pear in the salad was yummy coupled with the ever-so-peppery radishes and the juicy tomatoes.

SHE SAYS: You can't go wrong with chorizo in every bite - and with chorizo, who needs bacon? Definitely got my fix. The green bnz were tangy and piquant with mild garlic flavour, definitely due for a repeat performance, but I might try French mustard for a slightly thicker consistency to the dressing next time. Salad gave Us the fresh and soothing contrast I was looking for, and the pear added a welcome sweet note.

10.02.08: Crispy duck and choi sum

An old fave: Crispy duck rubbed with salt, coated in five-spice powder, and cooked on low heat for a few hours, served with hot and sweet ho-made plum sauce, both from Jamie's Dinners. Market-fresh choi sum greens simply boiled with ginger slices a la Won Kei and served over jasmine rice coolly complement the rich flavours.

SHE SAYS: I could spoon the plum sauce straight from the pot all day. The crunchy duck skin was heavenly, but some of the meat was a little tough. No matter - good excuse to shlup more sauce! But I'm most pleased with the choi sum we picked up from Seewoo, which was incredibly fresh and tasted just like what we get at Won Kei.

HE SAYS: Mmmm! Nice crispy duck with fantastic plum sauce, the star of the meal. I had three servings - feeling a little duck-ed out now. The Chinese greens were simple, but great. Two thumbs up.