Deb made this delicious date salami. Good with coffee or tea, as part of a cheese platter, or as a bite-sized snack any time. You will need ¼ of a cup each of chopped almonds and cashews and 2 tablespoons each of chopped pistachios and walnuts. Dry roast the nuts in a large frypan over…… Continue reading date salami
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scallops and cauliflower
Scallops and cauliflower make a fabulous pair. Cauliflower is often served as a purée with scallops but here it retains its integrity. This wonderfully well-balanced and complex recipe, by Chris Blanchard and Richard Reddington for Food & Wine, is quick and easy to cook. What more could you ask? First cut a cauliflower into florets…… Continue reading scallops and cauliflower
lamb tagine with prunes and raisins
Adapted by David from an Emeril Lagasse recipe, this tagine has a wonderful balance and depth of flavour. Using lamb on the bone imparts much more flavour to this dish but you can also use diced boneless lamb. Heat some olive oil in a saucepan or tagine and brown approximately 1 kg (2 lbs) of lamb…… Continue reading lamb tagine with prunes and raisins
chocolate whiskey raisin cake
In search of an elusive cake once eaten, I tried this recipe by Mietta O’Donnell. I still haven’t found it but this one was deliciously dark and rich with that hint of whiskey shining through. You must plan ahead to make this cake as you start by soaking ½ a cup of raisins in ½ a cup of…… Continue reading chocolate whiskey raisin cake
michelle picker cooks 