Quail eggs are the perfect one-bite snack. By cracking their shells and steeping them in an aromatic mixture, these Tea-Marbled Quail Eggs have a painterly finish and a delicate flavour …
SESAME-COATED MINI CUCUMBERS
PICKLED DUTCH CARROTS
CRUNCHY BUCKWHEAT CRACKERS
Recipe testing can often yield unexpected results. Some good and some not so good. These Gluten-free Buckwheat Crackers are the result of trying to develop a recipe for crisp, tiny tart cases with the flavour of blinis (buckwheat pancakes made famous by the Russian Tea Rooms in New York and topped with melted butter, sour cream and caviar) ….
GLUTEN-FREE HEMPCAKES
Coming across hemp seeds in the supermarket recently, I had to take some home to try. They’re said to help with weight loss, improve skin, relieve joint pain and arthritis, aid in digestion, lower blood pressure and lots more. If you’re expecting to hate the medicine, though, the good news is that hemp seeds are quite delicious, even more so when they’re cooked. They add a rich nutty flavour and texture to baked goods, as in these thoroughly agreeable Gluten-free Hempcakes.
SAVOURY PARMESAN MADELEINES
Madeleines and Proust? Yes, yes, we know it’s a cliché to mention the famous French novelist when talking about madeleines. However, in this instance we’re fairly sure that Proust would be a bit nonplussed by our version of the classic petite cake. You see, ours are not for dunking in tea. They are savoury …
BABY POTATOES WITH CAVIAR
SPICY MEATBALLS WITH MINT YOGHURT SAUCE
We always need something to graze on at parties, but particularly if it’s a drinks-only event, the nibbles need to be substantial enough to stave off hunger and make good company for drinks. With that in mind we’ve adapted a classic recipe on our blog for Cevapcici, Skinless Sausages, to make these spicy little Meatballs with Mint Yoghurt Sauce ….
CHEESE CRISPS
GLUTEN-FREE PARMESAN CIGARS
What is it? A stick? A baton? A long biscuit? Yes, it’s all of those things but we describe it as a cigar shaped, parmesan-flavoured, tasty snack. Eaten without adornment or wrapped in mortadella or dipped in tapenade, our Gluten-free Parmesan Cigars are lovely bites to serve with drinks or as part of an antipasti selection. There’s something very satisfying about nibbling one from end to end! ….
SEED CRACKERS WITH GOATS CHEESE DIP
Given the variety of seeds in this recipe we’re fairly sure these gluten-free Seed Crackers are good for you. Think fibre, potassium, magnesium, iron and lots of other minerals and vitamins. And if all that doesn’t inspire you to give the recipe a try then surely the promise of a delicious nutty taste and lots of crunch will get you going ….
PESTO, CHERRY TOMATO AND BOCCONCINI BITES
CUCUMBER CUPS
SNAPPER CEVICHE ON CORN CHIPS
Ceviche is a traditional Latin American fish dish and is full of tongue tingling aromatics such as lime and coriander. We’ve tweaked the regular recipe to include ginger and preserved lemon, but our Snapper Ceviche on Corn Chips is only gently spiced, so as to not overpower the subtle flavour of the snapper ….
MORE MEZZE
RED CAPSICUM, WALNUT AND POMEGRANATE DIP
Flavoured with paprika, Aleppo pepper, cumin and rose water, this Red Capsicum, Walnut and Pomegranate Dip brings back memories of my visit to Jordan in 2019. While seemingly exotic, all the ingredients for this dish can be found in your local supermarket. So go shopping and prepare for yourself a little bit of The Middle East ….
SMOKY EGGPLANT AND TOMATO SALAD
MEZZE
Rosie and I had a fantastic time in Jordan in early 2019, taking in the incredible landscape, the antiquities and eating some really delicious food. In fact we ate a lot of really delicious food. We were happy recipients of the renowned Middle Eastern hospitality, encountering laden tables of mezze, salads, grilled meats, elaborate rice dishes and simple desserts ….
GRILLED OLIVES
LABNEH IN HAZELNUT DUKKAH
Creamy yoghurt is easily transformed into Labneh by hanging it for 24 hours to allow the liquid whey to drain away. The resulting thickened yoghurt is then used in all manner of ways and sometimes formed into little balls, stored in olive oil. Covered in crunchy Hazelnut Dukkah they are fabulous as part of a mezze selection and are great on gluten-free crackers for a snack or added to a salad. Yes, they’re a handy item to have in the fridge ….