Baked aubergine (egg plant) basil and mozzarella rolls
Serves 4Ingredients2 aubergines - sliced thinlylength ways5 tbsp olive oil1 garlic clove - crushed4 tbsp pesto sauce175g/6oz grated mozzarella cheesefew basil leaves torn into piecessalt and...
View ArticleTofu and vegetable mini kebabs
Serves 6300g/10oz smoked tofu(bean curd) cut into cubes1 large red and 1 large yellow pepper - deseeded and cut into small squares175g/6oz button mushrooms - wipes1 small courgette - sliced Finely...
View ArticleRicotta and spinach parcels
Serves 4Ingredients230g/12oz spinach -trimmed and washed thoroughly30g/1oz butter1 small onion- chopped finely1 tsp green peppercorns500g puff pastry250g/8oz ricotta cheese1 egg- beatensaltfresh herb...
View ArticleTzatziki with pitta bread black olive dip
Serves 4Ingredients - Tzatzikihalf a cucumber250g/8oz thick natural yogurt1 tbsp chopped fresh mintsalt and pepper4 pitta breadsIngredients - dip2 garlic cloves - crushed125g/4oz pitted black olives4...
View ArticleHeavenly garlic dip
Serves 4Ingredients2 bulbs of garlic6 tbsp olive oil1 small onion - chopped finely2 tbsp lemon juice3 tbsp tahini (sesame seed paste)2 tbsp chopped fresh parsleysalt and pepperMethodSeparate the bulb...
View ArticleCorned Beef and Potato Pie
Serves: 4Preparation time: 20 minCooking time: 20 minIngredients1 tin of good quality Corned Beef1 onion, finely chopped1 potato, medium sized, cooked and mashed1 egg, beatenPastry8 oz (225g)...
View ArticleIrish Whiskey Bread & Butter Pudding
Preparation time: 25 minCooking time: 30 minIngredients6 tbsp Irish Whiskey1 oz (25g) sultanas2 oz (50g) soft butter6 thin slices bread (remove crust)2 eggs plus 2 more yolks3 tbsp sugarhalf pint...
View ArticleTiramisu Trifle
Preparation time: 20 minChilling time: 3 hrsIngredients3 egg yolks, size 12 oz (50g) caster sugar(250g) mascarpone cheese2 egg whites, size 15 fl oz (150ml) very strong coffee3 tbsp dark rum/Tia...
View ArticleWhiskey Creams
Serves: 6Preparation time: 10 minChilling time: 30minIngredients1 pint (600ml) double cream4 tbsp clear honey1 tbsp Whiskey MethodMix all the ingredients together in a bowl and whisk until the cream...
View ArticleHarvey Wallbanger
Garnish - A slice of LimeGlass - HighballIngredients45ml/1.5 fl oz vodka30ml/1 fl oz GallianoFresh Orange JuiceIceMethodIn a glass half filled with ice pour in the vodka and GallianoTop off with orange...
View ArticleSurfrider
Garnish - A slice of orange and a maraschino cherryGlass - GobletIngredients75ml/2.5 fl oz sweet vermouthJuice of an orangeA squeeze of lime1 teaspoon of grenadineIceMethodPour all the ingredients into...
View ArticleLong Island Iced Tea
Garnish - A twist of lemon and mint leavesGlass - HighballIngredients30ml/1 fl oz vodka30ml/1 fl oz light rum30ml/1 fl oz tequila30ml/1 fl oz gin15ml/0.5 fl oz triple sec curacao30ml/1 fl oz lemon...
View ArticleSalty Dog
Garnish - Frost the glass with salt and add a wedge of lemonGlass - HighballIngredients60ml/2 fl oz vodkaFresh grapefruit juiceIceMethodPour the vodka over the ice in the salt frosted glassTop off with...
View ArticleBlue Lagoon
Garnish - Cocktail cherriesGlass - Long stemmed gobletIngredients45ml/1.5 fl oz vodka45ml/1.5 fl oz blue curacaoLemon and lime soda (fizzy pop)IceMethodPour the vodka and curacao into an ice filled...
View ArticleSex on the beach
Garnish - Slice of orange and a cherryGlass - HighballIngredients30ml/1 fl oz vodka30ml/1 fl oz peach schnapps60ml/2 fl oz orange juice60ml/2 fl oz cranberry juiceIceMethodPour all the ingredients into...
View ArticleScrewdriver
Garnish - Orange wheelGlass - HighballIngredients60ml/2 fl oz vodka150ml/5 fl oz freshly squeezed orange juiceIceMethodHalf fill the glass with ice and add the vodkaTop off with the orange juice
View ArticleFresh Tomato Soup
Preparation time: 20 minCooking time: 30 minIngredients1 medium onion, chopped1 small potato, diced1 lb (450g) tomatoes, skinned and chopped2 oz (50g) butter1 clove garlic1 bay leaf2 tbsp tomato...
View ArticleMulligatawny Soup
Preparation time: 15 minCooking time: 40 minIngredients1 carrot, chopped1 onion, chopped1 potato, chopped1 cooking apple, choppedsalt and pepper2 tbsp oil1 clove garlic, chopped1 tbsp curry powder½...
View ArticleVodka and Green Peppercorn Sauce
Ingredients1 ½ oz (40g) butter½ oz (15g) bottled green peppercorns, drained and crushed2 - 3 tbsp vodka¼ pint (140 ml) double cream MethodIn a small saucepan, melt the butter and heat until it sizzles....
View ArticleMustard and Caper Sauce
Ingredients1 oz (25g) butter4 - 5 spring onions, finely chopped2 tbsp capers1 beef stock cube1 tsp ready made English Mustard4 fl oz (125ml) water6 fl oz (175ml) Extra Dry Martini½ tsp salt½ tsp ground...
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