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Spinach Bacon and Ricotta Puffs
Now who doesn’t love a good pastry puff? They are the best! Especially as part of a grazing afternoon of food. There’s something satisfying about the golden crunch of pastry, coupled with a delicious warm filling. There are so many options when it comes to making a pastry puff and you really can fill them […]
Snapper and Crab Cakes
These Snapper and Crab Cakes make me think of my dad. He has been making the original Rick Stein Crab Cake version for as long as I can remember and they are always a favourite. This version is based off his original recipe with the main seafood coming from the snapper instead of crab. And […]
Scallops with a Rocket Apple and Bacon Salad
For those that have been checking out my recipes for a while, you have probably worked out that I love scallops and bacon. And here is another recipe that features both – Scallops with a rocket apple and bacon salad. It’s soooo simple to make and amazingly delicious. It really has a bit of everything. […]
Scallops with Saffron Risotto and Bacon
I love scallops. To me they are a decadent and delicious offering from the sea. When perfectly cooked, they really are hard to beat. Seared on the outside and cooked til just translucent in the middle….it’s the only way to have them. And they pair with so many different flavours. Nothing too strong though otherwise […]
Grazing Tapas Board
There’s no better way to start a Spanish Feast than with a grazing tapas board. They are so simple to put together and really set the scene for an evening of good eating to come. In my opinion they are the perfect relaxed way to start a dinner party allowing grazing over good food, a […]
Jamon, Artichoke & Manchego Empanadas
When I started thinking about my recent Spanish Feast, I knew that Empanadas were required as part of the menu. There is something so moreish about them, with their crisp flaky pastry goodness. What’s better than a little bite or two of pastry filled with savoury goodness? Not much I reckon! I pondered quite a […]
Roast Tomato & Zucchini Soup
Ah soup, just one of the many delicious wonders of the food world. There’s not much better than a warm bowl of soup on a cold day, a light vegetable broth when spring vegetables are in season or a spicy laksa or bowl of ramen – just because. Soups can be comforting, bold, refreshing, hearty […]