Melissa Frohloff

Melissa is Bush 'n Beach Fishing magazine's celebrity chef. She is happy to share all her tasty recipes.

Smoky prawn pate with bruschetta toast recipe

prawn pate

THIS smoky prawn pate is a delicious fresh summer taster served on Italian bruschetta toast for a blend of smooth and crunchy flavour sensation. Ingredients 350g peeled and deveined green prawns 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh garlic chives 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill 250g cream cheese at room temperature 1 tbsp lime juice Method Smoke …

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Grilled fish recipe

grilled fish

THIS grilled fish recipe is the simplest and tastiest way to cook any whole fish on the campfire, resulting in a herb-crusted crispy skin and a flesh that is smoky and moist. The fingermark pictured was used as the basis for this recipe and was an ideal size. Ingredients 1 whole fish, 40cm in length Bush spice seasoning Oil Method …

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Bouillabaisse recipe

Bouillabaisse recipe

Bouillabaisse is a classic French dish. It’s a fisher’s stew. This is one recipe where we use the wings of red emperor, however, any species of reef fish flesh is suitable. Ingredients: 8 whole mussels in shells 350g baby squid 200g Hervey Bay scallops 800g green prawns 6 red emperor wings 1 orange 1 tsp saffron powder 400g chopped tomatoes …

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Camp oven porcupine meatballs recipe

meatballs

This camp oven porcupine meatballs recipe is well-seasoned and rich in tomato flavours. Such a delight when served on creamy mashed potato. Ingredients 1kg beef mince 2 x 420g tins tomato soup 3/4 cup long-grain rice, uncooked 700g passata sauce 4 tsp chicken stock powder 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp smoky paprika 2 eggs 1 large onion, grated 2 …

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Thai-style stir-fried squid recipe

fried squid

If you are bored of cooking squid the same old way, why not try this fresh thai-style stir-fried squid recipe for a change? Ingredients 500g squid tubes, scored and cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 red capsicum, sliced 1/2 yellow capsicum, sliced 1/2 head broccoli 1 small zucchini, halved and sliced 4 baby corn, chopped 100g snow peas, chopped 4 shallots, …

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Pea and ham soup recipe

pea and ham soup

THIS pea and ham soup recipe is one of the author’s mum’s traditional winter warmers. Grab a blanket, put your Uggies on and snuggle up with this tasty stomach-warming soup any night of the week. Ingredients 1 bacon hock 250g yellow split peas 2 potatoes, chopped 1 large onion, diced 2 carrots, chopped 1 large zucchini, chopped 1/2 sugar loaf …

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Chilli and mango cream cheese dip recipe

cream cheese dip

Start the party with this spicy chilli and mango cream cheese dip. Make this recipe your own by selecting your favourite biscuits or crackers. Chilli mango sauce Makes 3 cups | Prep time 30 minutes | Cook time 4 hours Ingredients 10 long red chillies 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cup red wine vinegar 3 cups white sugar 2 limes, …

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Braised mango chicken recipe

braised mango chicken recipe

This braised mango chicken recipe cooks perfectly when done slowly over a small bed of coals. An outdoor delight full of tasty goodness. Ingredients 1 large chicken (2.5kg) 2 x 40g French onion soup mix Salt and pepper 2 mangoes, diced 1 tbsp rice bran oil 6 potatoes 6 pieces corn 6 pieces pumpkin 6 pieces sweet potato 6 medium …

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Stir-fried seafood noodles recipe

stir-fried seafood noodles recipe

This stir-fried seafood noodles recipe is perfect on a hot summer’s night. Light and fresh and super easy to make. Even better with your fresh-caught prawns and squid! Ingredients 3 garlic cloves, crushed 40g prosciutto, finely sliced 200g green prawns, cleaned 100g squid, cleaned and sliced 1 small golden shallot, sliced 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 …

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Trolling for mangrove jack

trolling for mangrove jack estuaries

Keeping the outfit light, I couple the rod to a low-profile Daiwa Zillion baitcaster reel spooled with 30lb Schneider braid. The braid ties neatly to 40lb Schneider Crystal Clear fluorocarbon, which is extremely abrasion resistant. You will not be afraid to put some hurt on a jack with this outfit. A good skipper will always improve your chances of landing …

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