Recipes Archive
(November 2013)

1 November 2013

Fig, apricot, Brussels sprouts and bacon salad

METHOD Two hours before, wash and remove the stone from the apricots, slice them into wedges and set aside. Place the vinegar, sugar, juniper and 50ml water in a saucepan and heat until the sugar has melted. Remove from the heat and add the ground nutmeg and let cool down completely. Strain and add to Read more…

Pan roasted wild sea bass fillet

METHOD Boil the sweet potato with the skin on until soft to the touch but not soggy. Strain, peel and crush then season with salt and pepper. Add the finely sliced spinach and mix well. Place the butter in a pan and gently melt on very low heat. When melted let it rest until the Read more…

Chocolate, coffee and gianduja Opera cake

METHOD Place all the ingredients for the peanut butter mousse in a mixer and whisk to hard peak, then refrigerate overnight. To make the cream whisk all the ingredients together until smooth and refrigerate until needed. Separate the egg yolks from the white, place the yolks in a bowl with the sugar and whisk until Read more…

Slow-cooked beef and potato curry with homemade chapatis

There’s been quite a bit in the media recently about ways we can save money in our everyday lives, such as trying to reduce grocery bills and the money we spend on food in general. For me it’s more about being wisely frugal and purchasing quality products that last. The same goes for meals, I Read more…