APÉRITIF – Cocktail Hour the Fiona Way
Words and images by Fiona Hugues I recently tragically lost my little terrier buddy Whinny. She’d been my faithful companion for 11 years and was my preferred company to spend apéritif hour with. At the end of the day we’d wander our grounds and ponder changes in the garden, and she’d flush out and promptly […]
Trofie al Pesto
Recipe by Simone Saglia (from The Trading Post) Images by Brydie Thompson Hailing form the western region of Liguria, the word trofie (pronounced trof·ee·eh) comes from the Ligurian word strufuggiâ, meaning ‘to rub’. This is a reference to how the dough is shaped by rolling and rubbing on a wooden board. Pasta Dough 2 cups flour (250g) […]
Salmon Salad
Recipe and image Fiona Hugues Since the Middle Ages, humans have been smoking salmon to preserve the fish, enabling them to eat it over the long winters. Thousands of years later it’s rumoured Victoria Beckham eats salmon every day. It’s also said supermodel Elle MacPherson religiously eats greens everyday. So surely, I thought, putting these […]
STRAWBERRY, ALMOND AND CARDAMOM CAKES
Recipe and images Amber Bremner These adorable little cakes are light, moist, and fragrant with the scent of both strawberries and ground cardamom – a match made in heaven. They are quick to make and while fresh is always best, they’re an excellent way to use up the last few strawberries in the bottom of […]
ANTIPASTI SALAD
Recipe and image Fiona Hugues Just the word antipasti for me instantly conjures up a bucolic scene of copious glasses of wine on a lazy afternoon with friends, and platters of bountiful tasty wee things to slowly devour. This salad is that very notion but in a bowl, packed full of all the things, and […]
Cheese & Pepper Puffs
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan Image Brydie Thompson These savoury choux puffs can be deep fried or baked to create a beautiful cheesy pepper puff that make a wonderful canapé. 1 cup water 100 g butter 1 cup flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper, ground 1 cup tasty cheddar, grated 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated […]
ROASTED BLACK PEPPER STRAWBERRIES WITH BOOZY TOFU CREAM AND AQUAFABA MERINGUE
Recipe and Image by Amber Bremner This fully plant-based dessert is a little bit special. While appearing very simple, the flavours are a fantastic combination and lift the bar on what vegan dessert can be. Black pepper significantly intensifies the natural sweetness of roasted strawberries and adds some peppery warmth, and I’ve served the luscious […]
GREEN THINGS & GREBICHE
Recipe and Images by Fiona Hugues Just the word gribiche (pron: gree-beesh) conjures up fancy plates, plucked, peeled and poached green whatnots carefully laid out to be admired by wowed guests. It’s a swanky old French recipe for a saucy combination of basically cold egg and mustard but with posh add-ins like shallots, cornichons and […]
Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires These work well with dark chocolate chips instead of the white chocolate, although they can’t then claim to be double chocolate cookies then, which is what I also told my sister when she said they didn’t even need the chocolate. Feel free to omit and change the name! Makes […]
Grilled Fresh Asparagus Roll Ups
Recipe and image by Kathy Paterson At first glance you might think these look like a bit of a fiddle to make, but believe me, they are so worth it. The perfect snack and one that is on top of my list as soon as asparagus appears. Makes 12 (2 per person) 12 thick (fat) […]