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Savoury tart tatin
Savoury tart tatin Serves 6 - 8 Ingredients 250g cherry tomatoes 500g baby potatoes, with skin 1 red onion, finely sliced fresh Dill 2 tbsp olive oil 150g goats cheese 1 pkt puff pastry 40g sugar 10g butter salt & pepper Method Preheat the oven to 130C. Halve the...
Beetroot hummus
Beetroot hummus Ingredients 500g beetroot, scrub well before cooking 75ml extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 1 tbsp ground cumin 350g chickpeas, drained 1 tbsp tahini 2 cloves garlic, peeled & crushed 80g greek yoghurt 60ml lemon juice &...
Almond crumbed Camembert
Almond crumbed Camembert Serves 8 Ingredients 2 Camembert cheeses 1 egg, beaten 4 tbsp plain flour 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs 3 tbsp flaked almonds Salt & pepper oil for shallow frying 1 cup home made plumb jam Method Cut the Camembert into quarters and then...
An October treat in Savoie
Not many people know how beautiful October in the Alps can be! Simply STUNNING will easily sum it up...Autumn colours, clear light, warm days and nights curled up by the fire with a glass of red. We have decided to kick October off with a special offer to cyclists,...
Spinach Roulade
This is a recipe l have used for many years, whether it be served as individual an entree or on a platter to share at a summer picnic. It's always a sure winner in looks and taste, the filling can be changed to suit your taste but l would encourage using farm fresh...
Falafel & tahini sauce
Falafel is a delicious Middle Eastern dish, that can be made from either chickpeas or fava beans. The small fried balls are commonly served in a pita bread, which acts as a pocket and topped with a tahini sauce and pickled vegetables. They are a fantastic lunch snack...
Chocolate gressins
Gressins au chocolat Ingredients 250g SR flour 145g sugar 75g butter, melted 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 2 tbsp lime zest 1 dash vanilla extrait 1 egg 1 egg yolk 120g milk chocolate, melted for decoration Method Preheat oven to 170C, prepare two baking trays with...
Coffee & walnut cake
Coffee & walnut cake Ingredients 225g butter 225g caster sugar 4 eggs 50ml strong expresso coffee 225g self raising flour 75g walnuts Butter cream topping 125g butter 200g icing sugar 50 ml strong expresso coffee 12 walnut halves to decorate Method Preheat oven to...
Purple pesto will make you smile!
This is a gorgeous substitute to your normal green pesto, it's got an earthy undertone and a zingy after taste taste and will bring life to any pasta to life and make you smile. I love the flavours and could actually eat this by the spoonful on it's own. After you...
Lemon, lime & ginger cheesecake
I can taste the zing just thinking about this recipe, the lime, the organic candied ginger mixed with lemon is a great combination for a summer treat. It's another simple one that will take a whole 25 minutes to get it into the fridge, winning over family, friends and...
Farmhouse terrine
I love this terrine, it's a recipe l use year round as it's great to wrap up and take on a picnic in summer or used as a starter in winter. Once cooked, it can stay in an airtight container for up to a week in your fridge. A healthy light lunch, served with a green...
Coconut prawns
Coconut prawns Ingredients - serves 2 - Gluten free 300g raw prawns 1 small leek, chopped finely 1 garlic clove, chopped finely 1 stalk lemon grass, smashed and chopped finely 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 small red pepper, deseeded and chopped finely into strips 100g snow...