Author Archive for Chef Volli
A native of Iceland, Volundur Volundarson is an award winning Chef, Author and Restaurateur... currently pleasing pallets at Sabor, located at the Pelican Bay Hotel on Grand Bahama Island.
The Icelandic Chef heads home
As it gets warmer here in the Bahamas we start packing. Well – not we but Volli and his parents which are all headed to Iceland. Volli is going back to cook at a function on Saturday. It´s the gala dinner for the Chef´s Club – which is one of those prestigious old clubs that [...]
TOSTADA PIZZA
This pizza is Thora´s creation. She makes it every Friday night – and we look forward to it all week long.
Hong Kong – how cool is that!
We just found out the other day (yes, it seems strange doesn’t it) that Volli´s show, Delicious Iceland, is being aired in Hong Kong. I literally got goose bumps when I heard. Hong Kong – I mean WOW! So I see that we’ve been getting a lot of traffic from there and I can’t tell [...]
Sarah Bernhardt Cookie
These darlings are just to die for. Although this is a simpler version than the original Sarah Bernhardt Cookie it still as delicious – but just a little bit easier. For this Christmas we made a double recipe and we keep it in the freezer where we almost guard it with our lives :) Hope you enjoy, Anna and Nina. (The Baking Elves)
VISIT OUR AMAZING VIDEO GALLERY
This is the heart and soul of The Basic Cookbook (.com). We´ve only just begun and our goal is to add a new video tutorial weekly for years to come. That means easy and accessable – and free – video tutorial that you can learn from and/or use in your very own kitchen. The goal [...]
Cookie Competition
The competition is on! Enter your favorite cookie recipe and a picture if you have it. (If not – than it doesn´t matter). We will announce the winner on December 20. And the prize? A copy of Chef Volli´s beautiful award winning book Delicious Iceland…. How to enter? Well – that´s the easy part. Just [...]
Chayote and Orange Salad with Ginger and Miso Vinaigrette
Chayote & Orange Salad Ingredients: 1 chayote, peeled and cut into thin strips 2 oranges, peeled and cut into sections 3 ounces baby spinach 1 cup red bell pepper, cut into strips ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced 2/3 cup Ginger & Miso Vinaigrette 2 tbs sesame seeds, toasted Directions: Combine chayote, orange, red pepper [...]
Orange Vinaigrette
A fresh Orange Vinaigrette that goes well with salads and cous cous. Will keep for up to 5 days in an airtight container in a refrigerator.
FRESH SCALLOP CEVICHE
With Mango, Chili & Tomatoes marinated in Coriander and Citrus Juices
Hot Fudge Sauce
The Hot Fudge goes extremely well with Chocolate Soufflé…
Sweet & Spicy Cod
This simple but spicy fish dish is sure to delight your sense of taste.
Ginger and Miso Vinaigrette
Ginger & Miso Vinaigrette ½ cup / 120 ml rice wine vinegar ¼ cup / 60 ml water ¼ cup / 60 ml red miso ¼ cup / 60 ml green onions, chopped 2 tbs sugar 2 tbs ginger, peeled and grated 2 tbs soy sauce 4 tsp canola oil 2 tsp dark sesame oil [...]
Honey-Roasted Plums with Thyme and Whipped Cream
Mouth watering plums covered with deep brown caramel – sprinkled with almonds.
Pico de Gallo
This Pico de Gallo is just perfect with tortilla chips or tacos!
Chocolate Soufflé
If you want to make this dish even more perfect then serve it with Hot Fudge Sauce
Raspberry Cobbler
Pinch off walnut-size pieces of dough and arrange evenly over berries, then scatter with almonds and sprinkle with remaining 2 tbs of sugar.
Cous Cous Salad
Mix well together and when ready, spoon about 2/3 cup couscous mixture into each lettuce leave.
Mango Black Bean Salsa
This simple salsa goes well with just about anything!
Guacamole with Cilantro and Jalapeno
A simple but delicious Guacamole recipe. Takes only about 10 minutes to make!
