Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of catering for an engagement. What I really enjoy about my work is the menu planning, budgeting, coordination, shopping, prepping and cooking for the event. There is so much that is needed to be done before the event takes place. Sharing a few images of the dishes I… Continue reading Chef Skills – Catering for an Engagement Party
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Yummy Lamb Shanks Cooked in White Wine
Slow cooked Lamb Shanks is a dish that welcomes the cooler weather and is food for the soul. The meat becomes tender and falls off the bone easily, the sauce coats the shank or the mashed potatoes generously so that you are able to enjoy all the goodness. The potato mash is a wonderful accompaniment… Continue reading Yummy Lamb Shanks Cooked in White Wine
Chef Skills Achieved
Hello friends, Thank you for stopping by and visiting my blog and I hope you enjoy reading my posts and recipes. I would like to share my achievement with you of becoming qualified in Commercial Cookery. I have been working towards this for some time and in early December 2018, I submitted my last assessment… Continue reading Chef Skills Achieved
Smoked Salmon & Vegetable Salad
Dinner planning can be a little mind boggling at times however, this Smoked Salmon salad with vegetables and creamy dressing isn’t too time consuming and a great alternative when you feel a little stuck for inspiration and ideas. A selection of a few pan charred vegetables, steamed beans and cooked potatoes with a tangy dressing,… Continue reading Smoked Salmon & Vegetable Salad
An Easy Recipe of Pea Risotto with Prawns
An easy recipe of Pea Risotto and Prawns tastes delicious, can look fabulous when served and isn’t too time consuming to prepare. I love a good creamy risotto and this combination works very well. Whilst travelling I missed a number of my favourite home cooked meals. A good risotto is one of them. I am… Continue reading An Easy Recipe of Pea Risotto with Prawns
Involtini (Chicken) Home Made
Involtini is an Italian word which translates into small bite of food (wrapped in a filling) and they can be made from a variety of meats, vegetables and fish. My version today will be made from chicken breast. The meat needs to be thinly sliced and then filled. They can be filled with a variety… Continue reading Involtini (Chicken) Home Made
Lasagne with Chicken, Leek, Mushroom & Spinach
The colder it gets outside, darker earlier, the brighter the lights inside and the warmth of a cosy home is inviting and comforting when winter is setting in. A home made Lasagne with Chicken, Leek, Mushroom and Spinach is the comfort one requires on a cold winter evening. The recipe that I am sharing isn’t… Continue reading Lasagne with Chicken, Leek, Mushroom & Spinach
Duck Curry (With Kaffir Lime Leaves & Lime Zest)
I have been wanting to prepare a duck curry for quite a while using Kaffir Lime Leaves and Lime Zest in the paste. A dear friend who lives in the country will always order a duck curry if on a restaurant menu. This has inspired me to create my own version for her next visit. … Continue reading Duck Curry (With Kaffir Lime Leaves & Lime Zest)
Gobi Manchurian (Fried Cauliflower in Spicy Sauce)
Gobi Manchurian is an Indo Chinese dish of fried cauliflower. A popular snack food in India. The florets are coated in batter, then pan fried. A spicy rich sauce is made that coats the cauliflower giving the dish wonderful spicy flavours and consistency. I was first introduced to this dish by my chef and trainer. I… Continue reading Gobi Manchurian (Fried Cauliflower in Spicy Sauce)
Jerusalem Artichokes & Chillies From My Garden
Hello friends, It has been a while since I last posted and after a day in the garden enjoying the sunshine, I have been collecting the goodies that Autumn has provided. This includes a great crop of Jerusalem Artichokes and chillies. I feel inspired to cook using what I have found beneath the earth and… Continue reading Jerusalem Artichokes & Chillies From My Garden