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Grazing Platter
A heady combination of cold meats, cheese, nuts, dried fruits, fresh fruit and vegetables, crackers and, if you like, some fish and other delicious cold nibbles and crudités. Grazing Platters can be served as aperitivo, as a…
Goat’s Cheese Balls with Rosemary and Chilli Honey and Fresh Cherries.
Soft and tender balls of creamy goat’s cheese, drizzled with rosemary and chilli marinated honey, served with fresh cherries on the side. Serving ideas Spread onto crostini, (see above) crackers or fresh bread and enjoy as aperitivo, a…
Smoked Salmon Dip with Horseradish, Lemon and Dill
A lusciously, smooth, creamy smoked salmon dish which can be used as a dip, a spread or a pâté. Serve as a starter, for lunch, aperitivo or include as part of a grazing platter . It also…
Feta Cheese and Semi Dried Tomatoes Marinated in Olive Oil, Chilli, Garlic and Fresh Oregano
Cubes of salty, tangy and creamy feta cheese layered with sweet, oven-dried tomatoes marinated in olive oil, garlic and fresh oregano. Delicious on toast, fresh bread or crackers or serve on cocktails sticks; whichever you choose, this…
Baked Spicy 4 Cheese Dip with Tomatoes, Avocados and Soured Cream
A spicy, hot dip made using 4 different types of cheese, loaded with jalapeño peppers and smoked chilli paste, topped with fresh tomatoes, avocados and sour cream and served with crispy tortilla, bread or crackers. This fabulous…
Cheddar Cheese Shortbread
Buttery, cheesy, melt in the mouth, crunchy, savoury shortbread biscuits are made in a flash with just a few store cupboard ingredients. Delicious on their own, with a wine, beer or your cold drink of choice, they…
Oven-Baked Kale Crisps
Light and crunchy crisps of oven-baked kale, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper; the perfect accompaniment to a glass of wine or beer, an ideal healthy, savoury snack or delicious alongside a sandwich or your lunch. If…
Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce
A perennial favourite, this delicious dish – tender, lightly charred curry flavoured chicken skewers served with a thick and unctuous spicy peanut sauce flavoured with red curry paste, coconut and kaffir lime leaves – puts everybody in…
Black Garlic Hummus
Black garlic – a simple, yet delicious addition to a classic hummus. OK, not the best colour, but the taste more than makes up for it!. I made my normal hummus recipe and just replaced the garlic…
Tzatziki
This delicious dressing/salad/sauce is a staple in our house as soon as we get the barbecue out; it works with most grilled meats and is a classic accompaniment to Greek and Middle Eastern food. It is also…