Appetisers

Cauliflower Sformato

May 17, 2011

Each week we receive a box of farm fresh fruit and vegetables. When our delivery arrives it’s a little bit like Christmas morning to open the box and see what fruit and vegetables we’ve received because each week the delivery is based on what is freshest and in season. One of the inclusions last week was a whole cauliflower.

Cauliflower of course can be steamed and served as a side dish, served au gratin, added to a stir fry, soup or risotto, but I wanted to do something a little different. So I decided to make Cauliflower Sformato

Chilli, Lime & Smoked Paprika Pita Chips

May 12, 2011

My boyfriend recently came across Arnotts Shapes delicious Chilli and Lime Flavour Sensations while on a work training course when they were offered up as one of the many snacks between breaks. He loved them so much that after the course he went to the shop and brought a box home. I’m embarrassed to say the combination of chilli and lime was so addictive we polished off the box in no time! I loved the flavour combination, but wanted a healthier version of this deliciously addictive snack.

Fun Friday: Beetroot, Thyme & Feta Dip with Chickpea & Black Sesame Crackers

April 15, 2011

Roasted Beetroot Thyme and Feta Dip recipe and Chickpea Cracker recipe

As the weekend rolls around it’s a great time to sit and relax, with a glass of wine and celebrate the coming weekend and want something to nibble on over your glass of wine. Or perhaps you might be going to a party or barbecue this weekend (which we are) and want to take something along. These Beetroot, Feta, Garlic and Thyme dip and Chickpea and Black Sesame Crackers recipes will hopefully help you solve these problems.

Fun Friday: Polenta, Parmesan, Chive & Garlic Madeleine’s

April 8, 2011

Polenta Parmesan Chive Garlic Madeleine recipe

These Madeleine’s are the perfect finger food to serve at a party, for your guests to munch on while they sip on wine or a cocktail (such as the French Martini I featured last Friday), and would be wonderful at a picnic. They are light, but substantial at the same time, and can easily be eaten with one hand without making a mess everywhere, which is something I consider important for party finger food. They are also deliciously addictive.

Pumpkin, Feta, Chili & Onion Turkish Pide

February 28, 2011

Roast Pumpkin Chili Feta Turkish Pizza Recipe

Pide (pronounced pee-day), is the Turkish word for flat bread, which is used to make Turkish Pizza. Pide dough is topped with various ingredients, such as meats or vegetables and then the sides of the dough are pulled up around the filling and baked in a very hot oven. I’ve often had Turkish pizza at Mecca Bah restaurant, topped with Roast Pumpkin, Chili and Feta and it’s delicious. So I was inspired to try my hand at making one at home. While it’s not a quick and easy dish that you can for dinner after work, I think the results are worth the effort and nothing beats the smell of freshly baked bread wafting throughout the house