Little things that spread lots of joy!
The full credit for this one goes to my dear friend Chloe, who despite her claims that she cannot cook, has the most hospitable heart I have ever seen and produced these bad boys when she hosted us a few weeks ago. We love you Chloe! Ingredients - makes 20 Pack of Crostinis (or make [...]
Aubergine is one of my new favourite ingredients for regular cooking, so I thought why not make a canapé with it for good measure! Enjoy! Ingredients - makes 30 Half an Aubergine 100g of Goats Cheese (either smooth or hard is fine) Fresh mint leaves Ground chilli Fig balsamic glaze Method Pre-heat the oven to [...]
These are a bit of a cheat...it's basically a fruit salad in a fancy little pot. Something that will help you through the last few weeks of your January detox and lovely in the summer! Ingredients Strawberries Melon Kiwi Pineapple Grapes Any other fruit! You'll need little tasting pots that you can then use to [...]
This one is a cutie - and perfect for your January detox (or healthy friends!) Ingredients - makes 12 3 cucumbers Hummus (or try my homemade hummus recipe here) Whatever you like as Crudités - my suggestions: Peppers (your favourite colour(s)) 1 or 2 Carrots Pack of Asparagus Pack of Celery Breadsticks (if you're not [...]
This is my new obsession, particularly since I'm doing 'Dry January'. You'll need a water infusion jug, they're not expensive and totally worth it, plus I have a feeling we may be using it for Pimms & Sangria in the summer...! Get one here. Five flavour combinations to get you going: Cucumber (this comes out [...]
This is one to help with your January detox! My amazing sister-in-law and I had fun inventing this one - check out her blog http://www.FaithFullNest.com Ingredients - makes 30 2 ripe medium sized avocados 1 small mango 1 small cucumber Bag of rocket Smoked salmon 1 lime White Balsamic Glaze (optional) Method Cut the avocado into [...]
Here's another Christmasy one for you! Enjoy 😀 Ingredients: Roll of shortcrust pastry Brie Cranberry Sauce Pinenuts Method: Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees centigrade Roll out the pastry (or unroll if using pre-rolled) and use the cutters to cut out each tartlet. Place these into the tartlet tray and ensure they are impressed into [...]
Ok this is the one you have been waiting for, the one that people pledge their everlasting friendship with me on! THE CHRISTMAS DINNER CANAPE!!! Ingredients 1 pack of diced turkey breast Rosemary, salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil Stuffing (whatever your favourite is!) Cranberry Sauce Yorkshire Puddings Optional - Gravy (Controversially I actually prefer beef [...]
Ok guys, here's a little story to inspire you with your Canapé Queen Christmas Challenge! 🙂 A couple of years ago, Alex and I moved into a new flat in London and as many people, didn’t really know our neighbours. We decided to do the cheesy thing and post a little bag of Xmas treats [...]
Full credit for this recipe goes to Mama Tait! Ingredients 150g (5oz) digestive biscuits, crushed 1 level tbsp cocoa 4 glace cherries chopped 25g (1oz) raisins /sultanas 50g (2oz) butter/marg 2 rounded dsp golden syrup 110g (4oz) plain/dark chocolate Optional- 25g (1oz) chopped walnuts Optional - White chocolate stars for decoration Method Crush biscuits finely [...]
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