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Raspberry Gazpacho

May 5, 2018

Silky, refreshing with just a hint of spice this Mediterranean soup is perfect for summer entertaining. Fresh, textured, light, and so delicious, the frozen raspberries are the hero of this dish, providing a bit of sweetness and tartness that balances perfectly with the tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.

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Banana Coconut Clafoutis

August 1, 2018

A clafoutis with banana and coconut milk is the exotic version of the French popular dessert. This dish is great to finish off the seemingly endless supply of over ripe bananas and with a dollop of Nutella on top the kids will love it!

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Rucola Watermelon Salad

July 23, 2018

A salad green referred to as “rocket,” it’s simply another name for arugula, roquette in French or rucola in Italian. It is closely related to radish, kale, and cauliflower. Rucola health benefits includes supporting bone density, facilitating the regenerating of muscle and blood clotting, supporting weight loss, to name a […]

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Strawberry Tiramisù

July 18, 2018

An Italian classic revisited with a fresh, fruity and light twist: this strawberry parfait is a fruity variation of the traditional tiramisù and is perfect for hot summer days. The rich red strawberries are not just a visual delight, but also a treat for the taste buds.

basil, beans, Exotic, fruit, melon, Salad, Starter, tomatoes, vegetarian

Chickpea and Melon Salad

July 12, 2018

With summer still under way it seemed a good time to share the recipe. It may seem like an unlikely combination but trust me it’s absolutely delicious!

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Cherry Clafoutis

July 10, 2018

Clafoutis is an easy French dessert that’s perfect for using up summer fruit. The idea is a baked dessert of fruit arranged in a buttered dish and covered with a thick flan-like batter. It is decidedly more elegant yet even simpler to make than a crumble. Use whatever fruit you have […]

banana, Exotic, Fish, lemon, onions, red peppers, Starter

Cod ceviche with coconut milk

June 27, 2018

Ceviche makes a light, satisfying meal. Of Peruvian origin, ceviche is fish or seafood marinated in citrus juices, which then “cook” the fish. Make your ceviche from pre-frozen fish. It’s just a smart thing to do. Once it’s been properly frozen, however, the sky’s the limit. You can begin the dish in the […]

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Tiramisù

May 30, 2018

Tiramisù is without a doubt my absolute best dish. A very dear friend was so gracious as to give away her secret recipe and it has a been a hit every time I have served it. Fast and simple to make but beware you use good espresso coffee and proper […]

couscous, Exotic, fruit, melon, Salad, Starter, vegetarian

Melon with curried couscous

May 28, 2018

Couscous is a Maghrebi dish of small steamed balls of crushed durum wheat semolina that is traditionally served with a stew spooned on top. Filling, fast, cheap and healthy, what’s not to love about couscous? This Mediterranean grain has become a popular side dish but with a bit of creativity also allows […]

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Melon Courgette Salad

May 27, 2018

It’s melon season. This freshness is going to be the delight of your summer lunches! Healthy, tasty and refreshing. Can also be made with Couscous instead of Quinoa and served in melon halves for a lovely ladies’ lunch. Another option: add a few cubes of féta for a creamy touch.

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Raspberry Clafoutis

May 26, 2018

Somewhere between custard and cake lies the clafoutis. It is one of the classics of French desserts, once thought of as homely and rustic, the modern version now lends itself to softer, less robust fruits than the original plums and cherries more often used. This simple method brings out all the […]