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Steak with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
There’s something about the combination of mushrooms, brandy and cream that is reminiscent of truffles, with a warm, earthy, rich and creamy taste that is simply delicious.
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Smashed Potato Stacks with Chorizo
Posh finger food? Hell, yeah! Knock the socks off your guests with these ones.
Isanna’s Chicken with Lemon & Cream
This is one of my Italian sister-in-law’s classic ways with chicken, given a wee revamp.
Pavarotti’s Ham
Pavarotti loved this so much, he asked me for the recipe. True!
Pineapple Glace Ginger Gateau
Every menu needs a star, and this most definitely can be it. It is tantalisingly scrumptious and makes me go weak at the knees just thinking about it.
Roast Scotch Fillet of Beef with Pesto & Mediterranean Vegetables
Tasty meat, pesto, colourful vegetables … Whoopie!
Raspberry & Limoncello Torte
Ohhh. Raspberries and Limoncello … what can I say other than they belong together.
French-roasted Chicken with Ricotta, Lime & Tarragon
This is fancy-pants chicken — perfect for Christmas day.
Char-grilled Peppers with Melted Feta
I ate these recently in Chania, on the island of Crete. So simple, so divine.
Pide with Cashew Cream & Confit Carrots
No sesame-crusted bread ring? No big dadda bagel? Boo-hoo. Get over it, and work with what you have
Roast Chicken with Verjuice & Grapes
Succulent, tender flesh, and sweet juicy grapes. Delicious.
Asparagus with Sizzling Haloumi & Preserved Lemon
This is a WOW sort of starter, though it is pretty easy to execute.
Roasted Sirloin with Mustard Crust
Cook quickly, for juicy and tender meat!
Smoked Chicken Cobbler
Chicken topped with cute little cobbles of scone dough is hard to resist, especially in winter!
Pear & Pecorino Salad with Orange & Mint Dressing
Sweet crunch!
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Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemon
This is stunning, so deeply flavoured, and with chicken that falls off the bone.
Beef Carpaccio
Wow! Fab! Classy! Stylish! AND delicious.
Quince Paste
Easy-peasy way to make quince paste.
Avocado with Hot-smoked Salmon & Ginger Dressing
Salmon, avos, ginger … yum yum.
Blinis with Horseradish Cream & Hot-smoked Salmon
You’ll look quite the pro serving up these little beauties.
Prawns on Skewers with Green Chilli Avocado Dip
Prawns and dip. Nice.
Roast Chicken with Chestnut Stuffing
Here’s a great roast served with Candied Kūmara
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