Smoked Fish Cakes with Watercress and Sauce Gribiche

Sauce gribiche is a French sauce traditionally served over boiled veal head and while I’m all for being adventurous by stepping out of my comfort zone,  I know I would never eat the head of any animal! However, thankfully there are other alternatives to enjoy this sauce such as being spooned over fish, asparagus, salad…

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Lemon Drop Martini infused with Lavender Syrup

We all know that lavender is used extensively with herbs and aromatherapy but more recently it’s making a comeback in sweet and savory dishes. The flowers and leaves can be used fresh, and both buds and stems can be used dried. Lavender is a member of the mint family.  It is best used with fennel,…

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Spinach, Fennel and Roquefort Filo Pies

Roquefort cheese is blue cheese made from sheep’s milk and hails from the South of France. Its distinctive veins of green mold helps to give it a sharp taste with salty overtones. Roquefort is also delicious on top of steak, in salads and perfect with fortified wines A perfect starter, these vegetarian tartlets are delicious…

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