- Mains & Accompaniments ·
Heirloom Tomato, Zucchini and Manchego Tart
A divine vegetable tart that is delicious served straight from the oven but also makes great picnic fare.
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- Entrees ·
Thyme, Mushroom and Blue Cheese Tart
Mushrooms, blue cheese, thyme and caramelised onions on a flaky pastry base is a winning combination.
- Appetisers ·
Quince, Manchego & Almond Bon Bons
Cute little Spanish flavoured bites that are just perfect for Christmas passarounds.
- Dips ·
Duck Liver, Bacon and Port Pâté
Classic French-style pâté is easier to make than you think and will keep for up to 3 weeks in the fridge.
- Pastries ·
Greek Pumpkin, Feta and Dill Pita – (Kolokithopita)
A crisp Greek-style savoury pie with a filling of sweet pumpkin and salty feta, with a touch of dill. It's delicious served hot.
- Main Courses ·
Swiss Brown Mushroom and Gruyère Tart
Puff pastry sheets in the freezer are my standby to create easy-bake pastry tarts and let my imagination run wild with the toppings. This stunning savoury mushroom tart with sweet undertones of gruyère is just the thing for an autumn table.
- Main Courses ·
Artichoke and Olive Pissaladiére
Where Provence in France meets Liguria in Italy, this delightful hybrid of a tart and pizza was born. I first enjoyed it in Nice and have added my own touch, the beautiful addition of flower-like artichokes and thyme to the onions, olives and anchovies. This is ideal picnic food as it doesn't need to be refrigerated and it transports well.
- Pastries ·
Kale, Feta and Pine Nut Filo Spirals
Little spiral filo pastries filled with feta, pine nuts and kale, instead of the usual spinach.
- Desserts ·
Choc Bourbon Nut Tart
A twist on the classic pecan pie, this tart is a nut lover's dream.
- Pastries ·
Super Sausage Rolls with Spicy Sauce
Jam packed with goodies, my Super Sausage Rolls with Spicy Sauce are just sensational!
- Entrees ·
Feta Cigars with Mandarin and Thyme Honey
These delectable little filo rolls with a creamy feta centre are doused in a citrus honey and are impossible to resist. Assemble them up to a day ahead and bake them just before serving for the ultimate pre-dinner snack.
- Pastries ·
Spiral Spanakopita
My mum comes from a region of Greece that is known for their 'pites' - the spinach or vegetable pies made with hand-rolled filo. Mum taught herself to make it at 15, after her mother died in childbirth leaving behind her baby sister. As the woman of the house, she quickly learned how to cook for the family. I think the day she presented her father with her completed spanakopita and he kissed her hands in gratitude was the day she became a cook. My spiral spanakopita is an easier version that uses tissue-thin store-bought filo, but is always a beautiful thing to bring to the table. I always feel the love in that moment.
- Main Courses ·
Moroccan Chicken Pie (B’stilla)
This majestic Moroccan pie lifts hearts when it comes to the table. For me, it evokes memories of wandering through the Marrakech spice markets and watching the stall vendors expertly making the delicate warqa pastry before my eyes. I use readily available filo instead, and although B'stilla (pronounced pas-ti-ya) was first made using pigeon, a roast chook does the trick!
- Main Courses ·
Mushroom, Mozzarella and Bacon Filo Tart
Garlicky mushrooms and smoky bacon over a flaky filo pastry base.
- Main Courses ·
Tomato and Bocconcini Filo Tart
Crisp layers of filo topped with fresh tomato, basil and torn bocconcini make a lovely light tart.
- Pastries ·
Spanakopita Triangles
Greek spinach and feta pastries that are just delicious served piping hot from the oven!
- Main Courses ·
Classic Ham and Gruyere Quiche
When quiches are home baked with buttery puff pastry, good ham, cream and tasty Gruyere cheese, there is nothing better.
- Entrees ·
Game Of Chicken Pies
I made these for one of our Game Of Thrones family viewing nights...Game Of Chicken seemed like a suitable title for these creamy home made Chicken, Leek and Bacon Pies.
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