I always have capers and cornichons in the fridge and quite often a packet of smoked trout fillets. And sometimes a container of crème fraiche. When these provision stars align it takes no time at all to whip up this lovely, chilled dish ….
TOMATO AND LENTIL SAMOSAS
MUSHROOM AND LEEK FRITTATA
SEAWEED AND SESAME CRACKERS
CHICKINI FRITTERS
PIZZA TARTS
For some time now I’ve taken to keeping a batch of our Revenge Cream Cheese Pastry in the freezer. Which means it's always on stand-by to make one of these quick and tasty Pizza Tarts. Roll it out, top it with good fresh flavours as we’ve suggested here - Tomato and Gruyere, Kabocha and Bacon, and Asparagus and Ham - and bake ….
GAZPACHO GRANITA AND OYSTERS
TUNA TARTARE WITH PICKLED LEMON
ANTIPASTO CHRISTMAS WREATH
SPICED ZUCCHINI FRITTERS
MINI SAUSAGE ROLLS
PICNIC STICKS
TEA-MARBLED QUAIL EGGS
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 ….