Bacon wrapped Figs with herbed Goat Cheese are clearly a classic. This dish just seemed to happen even though it is not fig season here in this part of the world till Autumn. It just seemed to be some kind of synergy between my fridge contents and the produce department. I love figs with salty…
Starters and Snacks
Roasted Cauliflower White Bean Dip.
Oh wow. Happy New Year. January is here! I hope you have been making and eating lots of delicious food with your family and friends. We had this Roasted Cauliflower White Bean Dip during the holidays and each time it disappeared very fast. I was a little unsure when I took it to the first…
Pork Terrine with Dates. Easy as pie
I have really hit the wall and this Easy Pork Terrine just seems to fit the bill on the laziest ( most delicious) meal I can muster. Don’t be scared of the word Terrine. This one is easy and is filled with delicious dates This Pork Terrine really is easier than you think This is…
Creamy Crumbed Polenta with Goat Cheese.
Creamy Crumbed Polenta with Goat Cheese. Polenta doesn’t have a huge fan base in my house. Funny enough though these little squares were gobbled up over several days by an array of teenagers who ate first and asked questions later. They were all surprised they had eaten both goat cheese and polenta and were keen…
Brie. Baked Brie, Mustard fruits and Walnuts
There are few things as delicious as baked cheese. This baked brie is also wrapped in Puff pastry and stuffed with spicy mustard fruits. It makes a great nibbles for when you have people over. It’s runny creamy and crispy all at once. This December I have some interesting goodies. This is a stash of…
Raviolo, Blue Cheese Sage & Pumpkin -The Winter Cheese Plate
This Raviolo, Blue Cheese, Sage and Pumpkin is what I call The Winter Cheese Plate. I set myself a little cooking challenge to use up the Blue d’Affinois I still had left after making my Blue Cheese Tart. Naturally my son, Skater will not eat any thing more exotic than Extra Mature or Vintage cheddar…