I often find that Thai Fish Cakes can have an almost processed spongy texture which I am not fond of. This recipe I found at www.taste.com, I have modified slightly. It is an excellent entree served with Sweet Chilli Sauce! Hints & Tips You can make up the mixture and leave it in the fridge…
Entree
Bessarabian Crepes
These are a really nice entree taken from a favourite Russian recipe book of mine – Russian, German and Polish Food and Cooking by Lesley Chamberlain. The original recipe has been modified slightly. Hints & Tips If you are short on time, you can use filo pastry instead of crepes. Make the filling. Take a…
Eggs with Caviar
This is a very simple entree taken from a favourite Russian recipe book of mine – Russian, German and Polish Food and Cooking by Lesley Chamberlain. It is quick and easy to make and looks impressive! Hints & Tips You can adjust the quantities to suit the number of guests – this serves 8! GF,…
Tuna & Salmon Tartare with Avocado Salsa
Tartare works really well providing you have the best quality of fish! This recipe is an enhancement to a recipe I originally found in an Australian Womens Weekly cookbook. Hints & Tips Get to know your fishmonger to guarantee the quality of the fish you are purchasing. GF, DF, SF, Veg.
Pea & Ham Soup
I love a good pea and ham soup – if you use a really good ham hock, you can create a fabulous dish that can be a main in itself! This dish tastes amazing! Hints & Tips Do not add any salt – the ham hock is naturally salty and will add to the soup….
Spinach & Fetta Filo Pastry
Filo pastry is very versatile and goes a long way! You can put almost any filling in filo pastry, sweet or savoury and it tastes great! Hints & Tips Make as an entree or for a large gathering or party. SF, Veg.
Baked Mushrooms
This is based on an original Jacques Reymond recipe which I have modified slightly. If you love mushrooms, you will love this – it does not take long to do and is a great side dish or an entree! Hints & Tips I only used Pine mushrooms but you can use any mix of wild…
Capsicum & Cashew Dip
I always find it nice to make your own fresh dips as similar shop bought dips can contain unwanted additives or they taste too sweet! This dip is a great dip I found in an Australian Women’s Weekly Cookbook which I have modified slightly! Hints & Tips GF, SF, V, Veg.
Eva’s Coriander Soup
A friend of mine recently made this coriander soup for me – it is a recipe his German mother, Eva, gave him. It is one of the best soups I have tasted! The combination of ingredients creates an unexpected and delightful soup! Hints & Tips Is wonderful served on its own or with crusty bread!…
Smoked Salmon, Caper & Dill Frittata
Frittata – the quiche without the pastry – that’s how I like to think of it – all the good stuff without the extra calories!!! This is a nice combination of flavours, originally from an Australian Womens Weekly cook book with modifications! Hints & Tips Make it on the day or a the day before….