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Continue reading →: Spiced Christmas Jam
Merry Christmas Eve! I am so excited to share this recipe with you! This is my favourite Christmas Jam recipe, & in our house, we don’t only have it on toast or to fill linsor cookies, but we also love it as an accompaniment with Turkey or ham for our…
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Continue reading →: Cherry & Amaretto Pie
Serves 8 For the pie crust: This recipe makes enough for one pie crust. If you would like your pie to have a top crust, lattuice or otherwise, feel free to double the recipe. 156g Plain flour 1/2 Teaspoon caster sugar 113g Unsalted butter, cold & cut into 2cm cubes…
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Continue reading →: Warm Baked Olives With Citrus & Red Chillis
Serves 4, as an appetizer 345g Kalamata olives, pitted 230g Sicilian olives, pitted 2 Tablespoons good quality olive oil 4 Large Garlic cloves 1/2 Teaspoon pink peppercorns 3 Small red chillis 2 Sprigs of fresh rosemary 1 Medium orange Method: Preheat oven to 160c Drain olives & add to a…
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Continue reading →: Chocolate Candy Cane Fudge
Let the festive season begin! I love this time of year, it’s filled with my two loves – Family & wonderful food. I have taken a pan of this fudge to every Christmas party I have attended for many years & it is always a hit. It is so simple…
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Continue reading →: Antipasto Salad
Serves 6: Ingredients: 6 cups of mixed salad greens 1 medium cucumber 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, roughly chopped 60 grams mild or spicy salami 150g mediterraneain olives 70g caramelized onion cheddar cheese 50g pecans, roughly chopped 1 Tablespoon each, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, sunflower seeds 2 tbs dried goji berries…
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Continue reading →: Jamon Serrano & Burrata Crostinis With Confit Garlic & Cherry Tomatoes
To me, nothing says warm weather more than creamy burrata & fresh sweet tomaotes. I am always looking for more ways to cook with burrata, & this easy little appatizer has quickly become one of my favourites. The best part is, the garlic & tomatoes can be roasted the day…
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Continue reading →: Family-Style Prosciutto & Field Tomato Quiche
Serves 6 Ingredients: Crust: 156g All purpose flour 120g unsalted butter, cold & cubed 1/8 Teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 Teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 1/3 Cup ice water, more if needed 1/4 Cup freshly grated strong parmesan cheese Filling: 7 Large eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 + 1/2 Cup…
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Continue reading →: Spring-Time Watermelon & Pineapple Granita
AS the weather gets warmer, I really start to crave ice cold desserts, but sometimes I find ice cream too heavy. This granita is super cold, lovely & light & so simple to make. This pineapple & watermelon granita is so full of wonderful fresh summer flavours & has quickly…
