View my step by step video The holidays are here and it’s time to pull out all the stops to bedazzle your guests. This crispy cheese tart is going to do just that with it’s simple Rosemary scented pie crust, ooey gooey Goat cheese center and pomegranate jam topping. These tarts can be made ahead, …
Peri Peri Spiced Hens
Watch my step by step video Peri Peri Spice is one of my favourite Portuguese spices. The Peri Peri chilli was brought by the Africans to Portugal and this beautiful blend was born. I myself have some Portuguese heritage and although I cannot claim this recipe to be authentic, I can promise you that it’s …
Smoked Salmon Pinwheels
Watch my step by step video When I’m entertaining I like to have a couple of easy make ahead apps that look amazing. These Smoked Salmon Pinwheels are elegant and beautiful and will earn you some fabulous comments. Most Salmon Pinwheels I’ve seen and made before are scraps of Smoked Salmon laid over cream cheese and rolled …
Cinnamon Sugared Chocolate Truffles
View my step by step video Who doesn’t love a Chocolate Truffle? These delicious morsels of chocolate are covered in nuts, sugars and other flavourings or dipped in Chocolate. They melt in your mouth, warm your soul and finish off a meal beautifully. Every year at this time the speciality Chocolate stores are filled with …
Fiesta Chicken Soup
Click here for my step by step video Arrrrrriba Arrrriba, I’m in the mood for a little Mexican party and we’re going to prepare a Fiesta Chicken Soup. In this recipe, I’m going to use fresh ingredients combined with the smokiness of Mexican chilli and cumin. I’m using large red mexican chillies, these can be …
Turkey Meatballs with herbs, spices, cheese & nuts
Watch my step-by-step video This meatball encompasses all the flavors of a stereotypical Christmas or Thanksgiving meal all in one bite. Ground Turkey is mixed together with spices, herbs, rice, nuts, rice and cheese and rolled in fresh breadcrumbs before it’s baked to a crispy finish. It’s the magic of the holidays all in one …
Cinnamon Buns
Watch my step by step video The scent of cinnamon in the air is extra special during the holidays, and there’s nothing quite like the taste of a warm Cinnamon rolls just out of the over drizzle with a sticky sweet glaze. This recipe does take some time to prepare because of all the proofing …
Coconut Crème Brulees
Watch my step by step video Crème brûlée is one of those desserts that look super difficult to make, is a little technical but really easy to nail. Cream is simmered and then poured into beaten eggs and sugar to make a delicious custard base and then baked. Once cooked and chilled the magic begins, …
Chilli Shrimp & Paneer Wonton
Click here for my step by step video Chilli Shrimp & Paneer wontons are a a perfect app for any party. Tiny pieces of Shrimp and Paneer are tossed in spring onions and chilli paste to make a spectacular filling for these crispy treats. What’s great about this recipe is that these can be made …
Ragada Pattice
Ragda Pattice are a typical Mumbai street food snack. Potato patties are topped with a white pea also known as ‘Vatana’ curry, garnished with date and Tamarind chutney, ‘sev’ or dried lentil vermicelli and chopped Coriander. This recipe however brings back very sad memories, we recorded and documented enough footage for three videos but because …