Category Archives: Appetizers and dips
Bruschetta
January 3, 2022
This is your classic Italian starter, light lunch or anytime snack. There is no recipe but here are some pointers. Ingredients Extra Virgin Olive Oil – using a good quality... More
Feta Cheese Zaatar Dip
November 1, 2021
Prep time 10 min There are infinite uses for Zaatar spice mix and here is one of my favorites. Like my Egyptian Feta Cheese Dip there is no real recipe to this dip. Just crumble... More
Ratatouille
October 1, 2021
Prep time 15 min cook time 20 min My take on a French classic of a stove top cooked mix of a heartwarming mix of vegetables. When I was very young, we lived in an... More
Egyptian Feta Cheese Dip
September 8, 2021
Prep 5 minutes A delicious combination of crumbled Feta cheese, tomatoes and Nigella or black caraway seeds in smooth tasting olive oil. The long established and thriving Greek... More
Brandy Chicken Liver Pâté
July 5, 2021
Prep and assembly 20 min cook 10 min As far as appetisers go there is little that is as festive as a silky smooth, brandy laced chicken liver pâté. This is my wife Marcelle’s... More
Mushroom Tapas In Balsamic Vinegar
June 3, 2021
Prep and cook 15 min This mushroom recipe is one of my standby side dishes. It is quick and easy to prepare while something else is cooking. It works best with Cremini (Baby... More
Greek Zucchini Fritters
May 3, 2021
Prep 15 cook 10 min Lightly battered zucchini slices served with a garlicky yoghurt sauce is a quick and easy side dish or pre-dinner nibbles. Among the many things I miss about... More
Romesco Dip
November 4, 2018
Prep Time 10 min cook time 10 min Once in a while one comes across a quick way to magically bring a simple dish to life. Romesco sauce does just that. Originally from Spain, this... More
Sicilian Caponata
June 29, 2018
Prep time 10 min Cook time 20 min These days, appetizers seem to be somewhat mundane. If I see or hear about another recipe for artichoke or avocado dip because they happen to... More
Ayran – Refreshing Yoghurt Drink
June 19, 2018
Prep time 10 min Cooling time 30 min Ayran is simply yoghurt blended into a smooth and refreshing drink that can kick start your day as a smoothie, serve it alongside a summer... More