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Crab gratin with Mustard and Lime

Crab gratin with Mustard and Lime

At Lonno Lodge, the chefs serve their Crab Gratin whole. This dish arrives as if the crab was still intact with only a crispy breadcrumb addition. The subtle hints of lemon and mustard are surprising to the palate, but helps complement the oceanic flavours of the crab.

Seafood Carbonara

Seafood Carbonara

When you think of carbonara, I know, you secretly wish that you won’t be eating scrambled eggs with pasta. In this recipe, say no more to curdled carbonara! The Chefs at Lonno Lodge has made this simple recipe idiot-proof and even added a coastal twist. Trust me, your carbonara game is about to get strong.

Fresh homemade pasta

Fresh Homemade Pasta

Shaping things with your hands is always fun and relaxing. It’s particularly satisfying when you watch something delicious take shape from a volcano of flour and eggs. There are few things in this world that’s more comforting than a beautiful plate of fresh handmade pasta. The process is almost as soothing as eating your first bite! When you’re shaping the dough into your desired pasta, always remember to cover sitting dough with cling film or a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.

Apple Curry Prawns

Apple Curry Prawns

Warm, sweet and spicy – curry and apple sauce tastes like comfort no matter where you are. Paired with the gentle salty breeze from the Indian Ocean and its delicious prawns, you have a winning savoury dish that’s well-balanced and will wow your dinner guests.

Baked Beef with Lyonnaise Potatoes and Gravy

Baked Beef with Lyonnaise Potatoes and Gravy

Whether you choose a beef fillet or tenderloin, searing it in a hot cast iron pan gives it beautiful charred markings and a delicious caramelized crust. Baking the beef in the gravy draws some of the water out of the meat and allows it to reabsorb more flavourful moisture in its place. As a result, each morsel is more intense in flavour.

Exotic Russian Salad

Exotic Russian Salad

This salad could easily be adapted to include a different combination of vegetables or even fruit such as apples and pineapples. What’s important to remember is to refrain from overdoing it with the mayonnaise. No one wants a sloppy and wet Russian Salad. There’s nothing exotic about that.

Bacon Wrapped Prawns

Bacon Wrapped Prawns

Bacon. Cured, smoked and thinly sliced strips of intense savouriness. What’s better than perfectly pan-fried bacon? Crisp bacon wrapped around a delicate prawn. This is the perfect starter if you crave a reminder of the ocean with a subtle saltiness to kick-start your appetite.