24
Nov
Ham & Camembert Tartlets
Directions Make the tart dough: Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, combine the flour, butter, salt, and pepper until mixture resembles coarse meal. Using a fork, mix in 2 tablespoons of the oil and the water just until the bottom of the mixture begins to cling together. If necessary,... Read More
24
Nov
Tilapia Fishcakes
Directions Drain, clean and flake the tilapia. Chop the gherkins, Italian parsley and spring onions and then mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Heat a little sunflower oil in a shallow frying pan. Shape fish into medium rounds and then dip into either cornflour or bread- crumbs.... Read More
24
Nov
Crudités and Dips
Directions Sour Cream Dip: Lightly mix together all the ingredients. Don’t over-stir, as the dip becomes runny quite quickly. This can be prepared the day before the party and kept in the fridge. Hummus: In a blender, chop the garlic. Pour the chickpeas into the blender, reserving about a tablespoon... Read More
24
Nov
Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups
Directions Spread each slice of smoked salmon with cream cheese. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup dill and pepper, if desired. Carefully roll up each slice. Chill until ready to serve. Place rolls on a platter with capers and garnish with fresh dill.
24
Nov
Greek Salad with Herb Vinaigrette
An easy, healthy and completely delicious Greek salad. Directions Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, onion, olives, peppers, tomatoes, cucumber and cheese. Serve with Herb Vinaigrette. Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in a jar and shake to mix, or if you can, use a hand blender to incorporate... Read More
24
Nov
Olive, Feta and Watermelon Salad
A delectable and easy Olive, Feta and Watermelon Salad. Directions Peel and halve the red onion and cut into very fine half-moons and put in a small bowl to steep with the lime juice, to bring out the transparent pinkness in the onions and to make them taste sweeter. Remove... Read More
24
Nov
Grilled Calamari Salad
A delicious calamari recipe to delight and impress. Directions Combine the lemon zest, cumin, salt, garlic and olive oil and rub into the calamari and let marinate for a minimum of two hours in the fridge. Heat your grill on high. Remove the calamari from the marinade and grill for two minutes... Read More
10
Nov
Baby Hake Goujons with Lemon & Caper Dip
Make these fish goujons to the delight of everyone, baby hake fillets from The Cheeseman are a versatile and economical fish to use. Directions Cut the fish fillets across their width into thick, finger-like strips about 2cm wide. In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour and cayenne with some... Read More
29
Oct
Tzatziki
Directions Prepare all ingredients in advance. Combine oil and lemon juice in a medium mixing bowl. Fold the yogurt in slowly, making sure it mixes completely with the oil. Add the garlic, according to taste, and the cucumber. Stir until evenly distributed. Garnish with a bit of green and serve... Read More
28
Oct
Provolone & Aubergine Bake
Directions Layer aubergine slices in a colander, sprinkling with a little salt. Drain for about 20 minutes, so that the bitter juices escape. Meanwhile, Preheat Oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Next, make the sauce. Fry onions and garlic in oil. Add tomatoes, water and sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Bring... Read More