Appetizer

Steamed Pork Dim Sims

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Steamed Pork Dim Sims

I came up with this recipe when looking for something to cook one Chinese New Year. Traditionally, these  would be deep-fried after […]

Eggplant and Zucchini Fritters

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Eggplant and Zucchini Fritters

Many cuisines feature fritters. In the Mediterranean, cooking in extra virgin olive oil was always a way of making inexpensive ingredients taste […]

Labna

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Labna or Labneh

Many cuisines have a version of Labna or Labneh, sometimes called a “cheese”, which can be eaten any time of the day and […]

Pasta Shells with Tomato, Basil and Tapenade

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Pasta Shells with Tomato, Basil & Tapenade

These Pasta Shells with Tomato, Basil & Tapenade are a surprisingly inexpensive and easy finger food.

Makes: 20 shells
Preparation time: […]

Scallops with Ginger, Shallots and Sesame

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Scallops with Ginger, Shallots and Sesame

Chinese restaurants steam scallops like this. I developed this recipe for Scallops with Ginger, Shallots and Sesame many years ago […]

Figs Wrapped in Prosciutto

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Figs Wrapped in Prosciutto

Figs Wrapped in Prosciutto is so simple you do not really require a recipe. It relies on the beautiful flavour of figs […]

Roast Duck Rice Paper Rolls

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Roast Duck Rice Paper Rolls

Roast Duck Rice Paper Rolls are easy to make and different fillings are only limited by your imagination. Rice paper wrappers […]

Thai Salad Wrapped in Lettuce Leaves

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Thai Salad Wrapped in Lettuce Leaves

Although this may at first appear to be like San Choy Bau, it is actually quite different. Thai Salad Wrapped […]

Bloody Mary Oyster Shooters

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Bloody Mary Oyster Shooters

Bloody Mary Oyster Shooters are terrific at cocktail parties, or as a pre-dinner aperitif and appetizer all in one!

Makes: 24 shooters
Preparation time: […]

Tapenade

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 Tapenade

Tapenade is a versatile olive and caper spread. Originally from Provence, it takes its name from the French word for capers, but it relies more […]