Here’s a little something that I’ve been doing for years. A little bit of yummy-wow to lead into a special dinner. It’s so easy to do, and is delicious, with creamy avocado goodness, all dressed up to impress. There are two versions; one has a decadent cream base, while the other uses coconut milk. Both…
Category: Little Dishes
Green Pea Cakes with Apple & Fennel Salsa
Today, spring truly feels like it’s on our doorstep. There are a few days in early spring, when it just feels like spring has really arrived. Somehow in a matter of days the frogs are louder, and the birds are busier. The horse pastures are vibrant green, while the crocii have opened up under the…
Lemon Roasted Prawns
Preparing a lunch the other day for visiting friends, I was wrapped up in a gluten-free, vegetarian, lactose intolerant, garlic-free menu preparation. I really don’t mind being given parameters to cook from, as it simply narrows down the field of options. Which is not a bad thing as it helps me to be creative. Recently…
Wedge Salad Appetizers
Appetizers are a mainstay of holiday parties, lots of cheese, phyllo, puff pastry, tarts, crackers and meats. If we’re lucky there are bowls of olives & pickles, and some raw veg to balance things out. I think that adding a cold crisp salad is a perfect foil for the rest of the menu. Recently I…
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