Category: Special occasions

Labneh Cheesecake with Roasted Apricots, Honey & Cardamom

Rich and succulent, creamy and nutty, Falastin’s Labneh cheesecake with roasted apricots, honey and cardamom is a spectacular dessert.

My Favourite Sweet & Sour Meatballs

I’m not sure when I first made these – but at least 40 years ago. To say they achieved cult status is an understatement.

Lamb Rack with Cardamom Crust

Exotic cardamoms, pistachio nuts and pomegranate seeds with roasted lamb rack is as good to eat as it sounds.

Pork Burgers with Grilled Pineapple & Avocado

Here’s the ‘died and gone to Heaven’ version of pork patties. Live dangerously and just make them!

Chicken Breasts with Apricots & Almonds

The Sultan Swings in this combo!

Pot Roasted Chicken with Mustard & Bay

Succulent falling-off-the-bones scrumptiousness.

Potato Tortilla with Chorizo

This is one of those kind-to-the-cook dishes that must be made in advance though at its stunning best while still warm from the pan.

Amanda’s Olive Tapenades

These pack a flavour punch!

Ho Ho Ho

From our kitchen to yours, have a very merry day. And, remember, don’t sweat the small stuff! See you in 2020.

Fave Stuffing Balls

Seriously addictive stuffing balls. Make heaps then hide them until serving time!

Green Beans with Burnt Butter & Toasted Hazelnuts

Whoop-de-do. Green beans with burnt butter, a squirt of lemon and toasted hazelnuts. Yum.

Apricot Panettone Pudding

Rich, sweet and creamy … thank goodness the sourness of apricots takes the edge off!

Summer Vegetables in the Pan

Summer corn brings a touch of sunny colour to a festive feast.

Roast Leg of Lamb with Orange & Thyme

This will get the taste buds tingling.

Crunchy Golden Potatoes

I could eat just these for my Christmas feast!

Quick Mince Pies with Apricots

Xmas countdown … be ready!

Raspberry Limoncello Bombe

Exceptional! And, a bonus, it can be made well ahead of the big day.

KISS Berry Platter

KISS – Keep It Simple Stupid!

Mozzarella & Tomato Salad

Looks can be deceiving, but not in this case. A gorgeous taste of summer.

Spiced Nuts

Hot and spicy with hints of lime – perfect with a chilled beer or white wine.

Feather-light Sponge with Raspberries & Cream

Life’s too short to crystallise rose petals (unless you’re mad like me!) … simply scatter over a bunch of red petals for dramatic effect (oh, spray-free roses of course).

Walnut, Celery & Apricot Stuffing

Who needs a turkey where you’ve got delicious stuffing!

Rotolo di Frittata

This is really just a fancy-pants frittata. Check out the ‘how-to’ pics.

Preserved Lemon & Fresh Herb Stuffing Balls

Balls? Here you go … preserved lemon, pine nuts, herbs, FRIED!!!!

Spicy Fruit Stuffing

Here turkey, turkey, here turkey turkey …

10 Top Tips for the Perfect Turkey

Turkey timers? Nah. Wiggle the legs, poke in the skewer… Juices clear? Good to go.