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Sausage Rolls
I don’t eat sausage rolls too often but when I do, to say I enjoy them would be an understatement. Sadly they are not widely available in the USA so I have been making my own to compensate for … Continue reading
Zucchini & Dill Fritters
Here is something I bet you didn’t know about your humble and earthy zucchini – it is actually an immature fruit, being the swollen ovary of the zucchini flower. And I thought I knew everything there was to know about … Continue reading
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Pissaladiere
Pissaladiere is my number one picnic food. And aside from the fact that it is a great traveller it also has a couple of my favourite ingredients, anchovies being my most favourite of all. Hailing from the Cote d’Azur, it … Continue reading
Dip Fromage Frais Coriandre (Fresh Cheese & Cilantro Dip)
This little appetizer is so easy you could almost call it a suggestion rather than a recipe, and it comes from one of my most loved sites – Chocolate & Zucchini. This blog has a wonderful array of recipes, in … Continue reading
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Blini with Smoked Salmon & Roe
I have had more unappealing blinis in my cocktailing years than I would like to admit and I have often wondered how something so simple can go so horribly wrong but I think some of it has to do with … Continue reading
Gougères
A couple of weeks ago I had the good fortune of getting a spot of sunshine in Miami. It was a short getaway but believe me, that sun – for 4 whole days, was just magical. One of the … Continue reading
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Melted Cheese and Chorizo with Grilled Bread
This melted Petit Basque cheese and chorizo dip is one of the more popular dishes from Animal restaurant in Los Angeles. And it’s quite a dish I must say. I would actually liken it more to tapas fare being that … Continue reading
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Sweet Corn Fritters
I did not intend to make these today but I realised this morning that I had a fridge full of corn and needed to offload a couple of ears at least. I also had a play date planned for my … Continue reading
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Antonio Banderas Serano Ham and Manchego Cheese Croquettes
I would love to say Mr Banderas gave me this recipe after I raved about them at his last dinner party – but that would be boloney. He and I are not on a first name basis, we don’t swap recipes or shoot the breeze over … Continue reading
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