These look really fancy and make perfect canapés for a party without the fuss. Quick and easy, they will impress with next to no effort. A good fresh cucumber is essential – no flabby, passed it affair will be up to scratch – invest in an organic one! Pink peppercorns to top add a subtle crunch and spice without being overpowering. …
Archives for August 2016
Cucumber Salad
This is not quite afternoon tea cucumber sandwiches for ladies who lunch! It’s a bit more like real food… but easier, quicker and yummier! We’ve got tonnes of gorgeous organic cucumbers growing in the green house so we’re leaving our skins on – also this is where most of the goodness of the cucumber is to be found. The dressing for this is a lovely sharp and sweet combo and topped with edible flowers, the salad is definitely fit for a lady!…
Raspberry and red currant frangipani tart
A sweet almond frangipani tart is one of the most beautiful desserts and when set off by the sharpness of fresh raspberries and red currants, it can’t get much better. It really is impossible to tell that this is gluten and dairy free. The pastry is light and crisp and the filling is rich and decadent and you’d expect. A lovely finish to a Summer meal with friends which can served either warm or at room temperature. …
Beetroot tzatsiki
A vibrant colour like no other with a velvety rich creamy texture and taste. Vegan beetroot tzatsiki is a great alternative to the Greek cucumber version in Summer. You could serve it on toast, as a sauce or with a bunch of crudités for a party. The garlic flavour isn’t too strong here but feel free to add more if you don’t have your friends round!…
chocolate courgette Cake
Courgette cake might sound a wee bit weird to the unconverted but once you’ve tried it, you’ll understand that courgettes really are a great cake ingredient. All the water content in this vegetable makes a super moist cake and when topped with a rich shiny chocolate icing, it is irresistible! Fear not, if you’ve got too many courgettes in your garden and don’t know what to do with them – this could be part of the solution. …
pea and bean salad
We feel that nothing beats fresh peas and beans from the garden, lightly steamed and straight onto your plate! Here we combine their naturally sweet flavour with the sharpness of lemon and mustard as well as black basil, lemon basil and fresh tarragon. A great salad for lunch time with some bread or another salad dish, or you could serve it as an accompaniment to a main dish at dinner time. …