Archive for April 2020
Warm Olives with Lemon and Herbs
April 28, 2020 | 
Author We make these scrumptious Warm Olives in our Moroccan Magic Cooking Class and they always get gobbled up quickly. It’s so easy to marinate your own olives and they are so much better than the ones you buy from the deli. Feel free to vary the flavours – for a European style replace the fennel seeds and coriander with a couple of bay leaves and a two teaspoons of fresh thyme leaves. Or you could add fresh chilli instead of the cayenne pepper. Whatever you decide, be sure to serve with plenty of fresh bread to mop up the delicious juices!
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Spiced Crispy Skin Duck Breasts with Asian Slaw
Just because we’re in isolation doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy home-cooked restaurant quality food! Many people seem to shy away from cooking with duck but it’s actually very simple. The secret to achieving crispy skin is to start cooking the duck in a cold pan then heating it until the fat renders. This easy recipe will be on the table in 30 minute from start to finish. Serve with a glass of Pinot Noir.
Chicken and Leek Filo Pie
This tasty pie is a real winner and a great way to use up leftover chicken. Cooking with filo pastry is not difficult (actually it’s a lot of fun!), but make sure you choose filo from the refrigerator section of the supermarket rather than frozen variety which tends to be brittle and can easily break. Serve this with a salad and fresh bread and you have a perfect lunch or dinner.
Grain-Free Granola
Try your hand at making your own granola with my simple grain-free / gluten-free recipe. Flavoured with tahini, honey, allspice and vanilla, my recipe is super-delicious: after making this, you will never buy commercial granola again!
Chocolate Brownies
With Easter nearly upon us, our thoughts are no doubt turning to Chocolate! Given that we all have a little more spare time at the present, it’s the perfect opportunity to try your hand at some baking. This easy recipe I developed for Chocolate Brownies is fool-proof and will ensure success for even the most novice of cooks. Feel free to substitute the walnuts for other nuts such as pecans or macadamias.
Coconut Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin, creamy coconut milk and Thai flavourings combine to make a really delicious soup. This freezes well so it’s worth making a double-batch. If you like it hot, add extra chilli!
