Courgettes, tomatoes and Manouri cheese gratin Ingredients (for 4-6 people): 1 ½ Kg of tender courgettes 1 cup of olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, grated 2 cloves of garlic, minced 4 ripe tomatoes, grated 250gr. of Manouri cheese, cut in thin slices 1 cup Greek Graviera cheese, grated 1/2 tsp. of dried spearmint (or […]
Cocktail Hour! Ginger Syrup and Bourbon 1.5 oz bourbon (1 shot) 1.5 oz soda water (1 shot) splash of ginger syrup, to taste (recipe below) 1 lemon wedge or slice garnish (lemon wedge, pear or apple slice) Pour the bourbon, soda water and syrup into a rocks glass over ice. Squeeze lemon into the glass. […]
masala chai apple cake ingredients 1 cup water 4 tablespoons tea leaves 1 cup plain all-purpose flour 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon dried ginger powder 1/2 teaspoon green cardamom seeds, ground 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns, freshly ground 2 cloves, freshly ground 1/2 inch cinnamon stick, freshly ground 1/4 teaspoon […]
Mimosa Sorbet made with Blood Oranges INGREDIENTS 9 blood oranges to give approximately 575 mls juice 1 bottle Champagne or sparkling wine (I went with Jacobs Creek Reserve Chardonnay Pinot Noir) 1/2 cup rice malt syrup or honey METHOD Juice oranges into a large bowl, removing any pips. Add Champagne or sparkling wine and rice […]
Vanilla Bean S’mores — Gluten Free Ingredients, Use organic where possible 10 bamboo skewers 1 bag gluten free vanilla bean marshmallows 1 bag of carob chips 1 box of gluten free graham crackers Directions 1. Melt carob chips (chocolate) in a bowl. 2. Place the skewer in the center of the marshmallow. 3. Holding them […]
Buffalo Chickpea Mac ‘n’ Cheese Ingredients Roasted Chickpeas 1- 15 oz. Can of Cooked Chickpeas, Drained & Rinsed ¼ C. Your favorite Buffalo Sauce + 1-2 T. Extra Ranch Sauce 3 T. Vegan Mayo 2 T. Plain Vegan Yogurt 2 T. Raw Cashews, Soaked for 30 mins or more 1 T. Non-Dairy Milk 1 tsp. […]
Banana and buckwheat pancakes with cashew cream and strawberries (gf + vegan) Ingredients pancake batter: 1/2 cup buckwheat flour 1/4 cup rice flour 1 banana mashed 3/4 almond milk (or any other veggie milk) 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking powder cashew nut cream 1/2 cup cashew nuts […]
Quince Paste with Vanilla, Star Anise & Cardamom Ingredients: three large quinces, peeled, cored and chopped into 2cm (1”) pieces, reserving the seeds (they will make the paste a deeper pink) ¼ cup water one whole vanilla bean (do not cut into it and scrape out the seeds as this will make the paste too […]
SALMON PATTIES 1 pound skinless center-cut salmon fillet, finely chopped 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce (3 crabs brand) 1 tablespoon Tabasco 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium shallot, minced ½ tablespoon minced fresh ginger ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped mint Kosher salt and freshly […]
Sugar Cookie Bars Ingredients ½ cup shortening (I like butter flavor) ½ cup Light Karo Syrup or Honey ½ +2 tbsp white sugar 1 egg ½ cup milk 1 tsp vanilla ⅛ tsp salt 4 tsp baking powder (yes I said 4) ½ tsp baking soda 4 cups all purpose flour Frosting: ½ cup softened […]
CINNAMON ROLLS WITH WALNUT PRALINE Ingredients Rolls: 7g dry yeast ¼ cup caster sugar ¼ cup warm water 3 cups plain flour 60g unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for brushing 1/3 cup milk, warmed 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract Candied Walnut Praline & Cinnamon Mixture: ½ cup caster sugar ¼ cup water […]
Sunflowers and Maple-Pecan Chocolate Chip Waffle Cookie Recipe Recipe 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour 3/4 cup finely ground gluten-free oat flour (see notes) 1/4 cup buckwheat flour 1/2 cup finely ground pecans (see notes) 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/3 cup plus […]
Caramel Chocolate Slices For the Base: – 1 cup of almonds – 1 cup of pecans – 2 cups of dates – 2 tablespoons of almond butter For the Caramel Layer: – 2 cups of dates – 6 heaped tablespoons of almond butter – 1/2 a cup of water – 2 tablespoons of maple syrup […]
Gyros with Greek Chicken, Tzatziki and Homemade Greek Pita Flatbread Chicken Soulvaki 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1/3 cup chopped red onion 2 cloves garlic 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano […]
A Special Australian Sponge Cake & A Trip ingredients: cake ingredients 3 cups (340g) cake flour, (not self-rising), plus additional for dusting pans 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) (225g) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus additional for greasing pans 1 1/2 cups (300g) sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 4 […]
Smooth Start Smoothie 1 mango, 1 ripe avocado, a handful of spinach leaves, 1 tablespoon of chia seed 250-300 ml of almond milk. (Depending on how “thick” you want it) Preparation time: 10 minutes. Extra: blender or a tall jug with a hand blender. Preparation: Peel the mango and avocado, and cut the flesh into […]
Bourbon Vanilla Fig Bundt Cake Ingredients for the cake 1lb dried black mission figs, roughly chopped 1 vanilla bean 1 cinnamon stick 1 c bourbon 1 c water 3 c sifted cake flour 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 2 c packed […]
SQUASH BLOSSOM FRITTATA 4 eggs 1/4 cup grated Parmagiano Reggiano 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 20 mint leaves 2 green onions 4 squash blossoms 1 tablespoon olive oil Preheat oven to 400F and place a baking tray on the middle shelf. Grease 6 inch baking dish generously with olive oil. Chop mint leaves and green onions […]
Saikoro Steak Ingredients: 14 oz/400 g good quality steak (tenderloin), at room temperature 2 inch (5 oz/150 g) daikon (Japanese radish) 1 1/2 Tbsp. oil 2 cloves garlic 2 Tbsp. white wine (I used dry sherry) 1 scallion for garnish Korean chili thread for garnish (optional) 3 Tbps. ponzu sauce (homemade ponzu sauce reicpe here) […]
Classic Gibson Martini 2 1/2 pony shots dry gin 1/2 pony shot white vermouth 2 or 3 pickled pearl onions, as garnish Combine the gin and vermouth in a mixing glass half-filled with ice. Gently stir until chilled and properly diluted, about 20 seconds. Julep-strain into a chilled cocktail glass and drop in the onions. […]
Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Dip with Tater Tot Crust Ingredients: 5 slices bacon 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 jalapeno, seeds and ribs removed, minced 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 green onion, diced salt 1 cup (about 15) frozen tater tots Instructions: Preheat oven […]
CINDER TOFFEE CUPCAKES 12 hole muffin pan lined with paper cases 1 batch of cinder toffee {hokey pokey} 125 g { 1+ 1/10 stick } unsalted butter, softened 125 g { 1/2 cup } light muscovado sugar 2 free range eggs 2 tbsp golden syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 140 g { 1 heaped cup […]
Teriyaki Chicken Recipe Ingredients: 4 of Thinly sliced chicken breast 1/4 Cup (any brand) of Teriyaki Sauce 1 tbsp of Sesame seeds Instructions for making: 1. Wash and clean chicken breast and pound them gently. Marinate with teriyaki sauce for about half an hour. 2. Bake it in the preheated oven for 350 degrees F […]
Ca Kho To- Vietnamese Caramelized Fish INGREDIENTS: * 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil * 4 cloves garlic, minced * 1-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, grated (peeled, frozen ginger is easy to grate) * 2-3 small shallots, minced (about 3/4 cup) * 1-3 Thai chiles (depending on your heat tolerance/preference), thinly sliced * 3 Tablespoons fish sauce […]
Plum cake with thyme 125 g unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 3 eggs 250 grams of flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup milk pinch of salt approximately 400 g plums, pitted 2 sprigs thyme, leaves only Preheat oven to 180 C. Taught paper rectangular form about 23×30 cm. Rub butter with sugar until […]