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Feature: Diabetic, Low Sugar, Sugar Free

RICOTTA & WALNUT STUFFED FIELD MUSHROOM ON HERBED POLENTA WITH BUTTERED FRENCH BEANS AND ROAST PEPPER & PORT JUS

Spring

This dish is great to cook if you are vegetarian and just as good if you aren’t. As a person that is completely content in their carnivore ways, I can...

Paul Hegeman

November 5, 2018

Easy Chilli Mussels in White Wine with Garlic Recipe

Cooking Time: 20 min

Italian Recipes

I’d like to share with you an easy chilli mussels in white wine with garlic recipe. This dish for me always conjures up memories of long summer nights, nights spent...

Paul Hegeman

November 5, 2018

HARISSA MARINATED CHICKEN ON CORN AND CORIANDER FRITTERS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

African Recipes by Professional Chefs

Want to cook something spicy for your guests? Do some of your guests like a little more kick than others? Then this is perfect dish to cook. For the spice...

Paul Hegeman

November 5, 2018

TUNA CARPACCIO

Carpaccio Place a 10” X 10” piece of plastic wrap on a cutting board. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil onto plastic wrap. Place a slice of tuna on top...

Gui Alinat

November 2, 2018

French Salad Niçoise

French Recipes

This can all be pre prepared apart from the tuna which should be done last minute. Set yourself up a pot on the stove with water and an ice bath....

Ian Curley

November 2, 2018

TUNA TARTARE

Japanese Recipes

Chop sashimi tuna into small dices (approx 3 x 3mm) Mix diced tuna with sesame oil and grape seed oil first then seasoned with salt and pepper in mixing bowl....

Raita Noda

November 2, 2018

ANTIPASTO

Italian Recipes

Antipasto or Antipasti literally translates to ‘before the meal’ and is served as an appetiser/first course. It is such a social way to eat; a group of family or friends...

Paul Hegeman

November 2, 2018

Apple & Fennel Juice

Drinks & Cocktails

Fennel is well-known for its licorice-like flavor and health benefits. Mixing it together with apples, lemon juice and martini results in an incredible drink that you will surely appreciate. This...

Thomas Wenger

November 2, 2018

ASPARAGUS, MUSHROOM, CHORIZO, BRIE AND DILL FRITTATA

Frittata is one of those items you can make when all you have in the fridge are eggs and a few bits and pieces; it’s entirely welcoming to your creativity....

Paul Hegeman

November 2, 2018

ASPIC OF WILD BOAR

Fall

Perhaps passé and old (and sometimes forgotten) tradition, but, if not only for nostalgia sake, Sulze (German), “en gelee” (French) or aspics are still great appetizers. Certainly, for a dedicated Garde...

Thomas Wenger

November 2, 2018

BABA GANOUSH

Uncategorized

A delightful dip, which holds its own without needing to be part of the Mezzeh (Please also see the recipe and description of Hummus). Perfect on grilled Bruschetta, or with savory crackers,...

Thomas Wenger

November 2, 2018

BARBECUED CAJUN LAMB BACKSTRAP WITH CUCUMBER AND DILL SALAD

Most people can quite obviously recognise a lamb rack or some cutlets, however many people aren’t aware that lamb back strap is that exact same meat. It is the “sirloin”...

Paul Hegeman

November 2, 2018

Basil Infused Tuna

Cooking Time: 46 min

Only sashimi-grade Yellowfin tuna will do for my signature dish. If your fishmonger can’t deliver, shop around somewhere else or put the recipe on the backburner for another day. Mustard...

Guillaume Brahimi

November 2, 2018

Bearnaise Sauce Recipe

Cooking Time: 20 min

Uncategorized

French Recipes

Hollandaise and Bearnaise sauces are, I believe, a couple of the major reasons why many people dine out. They feel that these beautiful rich sauces, the Bearnaise sauce in particular, are...

Paul Hegeman

November 2, 2018

Beef Carpaccio Recipe with Capers, Parsley and Truffle Oil

Cooking Time: 5 min

Italian Recipes

Beef carpaccio is a perfect option to serve your guests if you want an impressive first course that will take only seconds to prepare.

Paul Hegeman

November 2, 2018

BEEF CHEEKS WITH PEDRO XIMENEZ

Fall

Spanish Recipes

Trim the beef cheeks to neaten them up and remove any sinew and silver skin. Season well. Heat half the olive oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over high heat....

Frank Camorra

November 2, 2018

BEEF STROGANOFF

Russian Recipes

They say that true Stroganoff; the recipe created in Russia at some point in the late 1800’s is quite different from what most of us know it as. The beef...

Paul Hegeman

November 2, 2018

Beef Wellington

A classic steak dish, Beef Wellington is must-try for every aspiring Chef. Our beef wellington recipe is provided by Chef Gui Alinat, a top Chef and author of multiple coobooks....

Gui Alinat

November 2, 2018

BEURRE BLANC

Winter

French Recipes

I know some people who say “any idiot can cook; it’s the sauces that make the meal!” Of course most of these people are Saucier Chefs and I’ve only heard...

Paul Hegeman

November 2, 2018

CONFIT OCEAN TROUT WITH CAULIFLOWER PUREE

Basil Oil Pick the leaves off the basil. Blanch in boiling water for 5 seconds, drain, and puree with the vegetable oil. Oil Crush the stalks along with the parsley,...

Peter Sheppard

November 2, 2018

Cashew and Coriander Pesto

A good cashew and coriander pesto has got to be one of the most versatile ingredients one can have in their fridge. Liven up that boring old sandwich, a welcome...

Paul Hegeman

November 2, 2018

CORIANDER AND LEMON CRUSTED BARRAMUNDI WITH SPICED LENTILS AND CUCUMBER MINT SALSA

Fall

Indian Recipes

Indian cuisine is a very versatile cuisine and can be incorporated into modern cuisine very easily. Also, thanks to its plethora of spices and flavours it is the ultimate cuisine...

Paul Hegeman

November 2, 2018

BOUILLABAISSE

French Recipes

Note: Alternatively, a simpler method with no egg yolks can be prepared.In that case, the “rouille” can be made with 2 cups mayonnaise, 6 tablespoons of Tabasco Garlic Pepper Sauce,...

Gui Alinat

November 2, 2018

CRAB, AVOCADO, PICKLED GINGER AND BABY HERBS WITH LEMON DIJON VINAIGRETTE

If you want to truly wow you guests with an impressive dish while at the same time amazing yourself with a recipes simplicity, then look no further than this great...

Paul Hegeman

November 2, 2018