Saganaki
What’s not to love about fried cheese? This specialty cheese does not melt at high temperatures, making it perfect for frying! All you need is a wedge of Saganaki cheese,...
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Ukrainian Beet Salad (Vinehret)
Vinehret is a healthy and vitamin-rich Ukrainian salad, perfect for fasting. It is very delicious and easy to prepare! If you love beets, you’re going to love this easy and...
Cabernet Sauvignon Portobello Mushrooms Recipe
This delicious mushrooms recipe can be made with a variety of wines, both red and white. The Chef’s favorite is the Cabernet Sauvignon, but you can try it with other...
David Thompson’s Green Papaya Salad
Originating from ethnic Lao people, this spicy salad is a delicious appetizer. It is eaten throughout South-Asia and you’ll find it in a few different forms in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam...
Roasted eggplant with black garlic mojo, macadamia nuts, purple basil and “hoja santa” sauce
We are thrilled to feature a new fantastic recipe by Chef Jorge Vallejo, the genius behind Quintonil, one of Mexico’s finest restaurants. Give the roasted eggplant recipe with black garlic...
Baked Stuffed Mushrooms
This is a fantastic stuffed mushrooms recipe provided by Chef Sara Connors of Amanda’s on the Edge, a charming restaurant situated on the hill of Windsor’s Edge Vineyard. Windsor’s Edge...
WAGYU OXTAIL, HEIRLOOM CARROTS, PICKLES, NASTURTIUM
Braised Wagyu Oxtail Marinate the oxtail in the red wine for at least 12 hours. Keep turning every couple of hours. Drain the oxtail and reserve the wine. Peel the...
ST. PIERRE, FOIE GRAS, CABBAGE, MATELOTE
St Pierre / Foie Gras Press Cut the St. Pierre portion into 3 pieces lengthwise. Cut the foie gras into 2 pieces, matching the shape of the St. Pierre portion....
RAJASTHANI ROAST RUMP OF LAMB WITH CORN SAUCE
Though this dish is full of Indian flavours the technique of searing the meat and then reducing the sauce is distinctly French in style. The silky corn sauce is common...
RADICCHIO WITH CABERNET, HONEYED WALNUTS AND BLUE CHEESE
I created this dish some time back while browsing the fridge, (to be honest I was giving the fridge the weekly clean and got hungry in the mean time). I...
Easy Chilli Mussels in White Wine with Garlic Recipe
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...
SEARED TUNA ON PICKLED CUCUMBER RIBBONS
As it goes sometimes in the kitchen, a cocktail party had a bit of an over flow on guests and we needed to prepare some extra items. In the hurry, and with...
French Salad Niçoise
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....
TUNA TARTARE
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....
AIOLI (ROASTED GARLIC MAYONNAISE)
The Italian words for garlic and oil are aglio and olio respectively. Not hard to see where this dish gets its name or its ingredients for that matter. If you...
AIR-DRIED VENISON LOIN WITH FETA-GREEN OLIVE SALAD
Air dried venison or other game meat is considered a specialty throughout winter in many European countries. In order to preserve the meat gained during the short hunting season, for...
ANTIPASTO
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...
Apple & Fennel Juice
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...
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....
BABA GANOUSH
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,...
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”...
Basil Infused Tuna
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...
Bearnaise Sauce Recipe
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...
Beef Carpaccio Recipe with Capers, Parsley and Truffle Oil
Beef carpaccio is a perfect option to serve your guests if you want an impressive first course that will take only seconds to prepare.