PAN DE HIGO – Fig and Brandy Cake

This is a delicious addition to your cheeseboard; it also goes beautifully with cold meats.

I like to mix up the fruit, so often use a combination of figs, apricots and prunes, they are so delicious together.

This recipe makes 4 cakes, and they make lovely gifts for friends and family.

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SEAFOOD SHELLS

Inspired by my lovely Mum, this recipe takes me back to the days when my curiosity of all things culinary was ignited.

Mum would cook from her Cordon Bleu magazines back in the 70’s and 80’s, this recipe is a take on her Coquilles Saint Jacques.  I have gone all out on the ingredients, making it a super occasional treat.

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CHEESE SABLÉS

Delicious little savoury biscuit treats that are perfect served with drinks. You can make them and freeze in advance, then bake off fresh as you need them.

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Caribbean Black Cake

This is our Christmas cake this year. We love the full flavour of the boozy fruit, and the lightness the cake has. You can serve it as a traditional slice, but we also love it served warm with a little extra rum, and a scoop of ice-cream!

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Summer Berry Tiramisu

A twist on the traditional coffee based dessert using limoncello and summer berries.

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Focaccia al a Rosmarino

The perfect way to start any Italian supper is breaking bread with friends and family.

Focaccia just goes with everything and is totally delicious.

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Romesco Sauce

Beautifully rich and smoky, perfect for any roasted fish, shellfish, meat or vegetables.  A real classic!

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Tapenade

This is the essence of the Mediterranean, with deep, dark flavour.

It is delicious served with rustic bread or crackers with pre-dinner drinks, and also as an accompaniment to many grilled and roasted dishes.

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Aioli

I just love this sauce, it’s a classic and goes with so many things from cruditées, roasted meats, Prawns and seafood generally.

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Roast or Barbecued Whole Fish

This is such a delicious way of enjoying a beautiful fish.  It is simple, but a little additional prep using brining and seasoning rub will really make it special.  I have included 3 sauces in our Recipes, that are so good with fish generally, specially cooked in this way.

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