Tag: Snack
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Vodka Cioccolatini al Peperoncino
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To lessen the flavour of de-seeded chillies one could blanch or boil for 2 minutes.
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The Not So Humble Cheese Toastie
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The not so humble but so very simple cheese toastie. The idea of a toasted cheese sandwich has been around since the early Roman Empire, obviously a sandwich was not conceived of in the form we view it at that time, and the French have been creating the Croque Monsieurs…
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The Mirabeau
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The inspiration for this is to be found in Monaco. The high (haute) and low (bas) Mirabeau corners literally [sandwich] the famous hairpin and are named after the old Hotel Mirabeau, nearby. As the cars drift majestically around the hairpin you get to savour them in their resplendent style, and…
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Spanakopita
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Spanakopita is a traditional Greek savory pastry. It is made with filo dough and cut in triangles, or squares and the interior may be filled with cooked spinach and onions. While different pies have been served in Greece since ancient times, spanakopita is believed to be a more recent invention.…
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Soup Dumplings (Xiaolongbao)
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Xiaolongbao refers to a type of small Chinese steamed bun (baozi) traditionally prepared in a xiaolong, a small bamboo steaming basket, hence the name. Use a medium level of fat to pork ratio, circa 30:70. Lean pork works as well but the meat will be tougher when cooked. Roll as…