Tweet These sandwiches make fabulous Melbourne Cup or cocktail party fare and are also good to take on picnics. Poach the chicken or turkey breasts in 2 litres of simmering water for 10 – 15 minutes. Remove from water and strain. When cool, cut into pieces and pulse in the food processor until roughly chopped. [...]
Tweet These two quick simple ways with cucumbers are from my new book, The Cook’s Garden (NH $49.95) which is full of fabulous ideas for growing and cooking fruit and vegetables from your kitchen garden. With the Melbourne Cup just around the corner, pass a platter of these around with the chicken sandwiches and champagne. [...]
Tweet These elegant sandwiches are served by Melbourne caterer, Peter Rowland, in one of the swanky marquees at Flemington on Cup Day. To make pinwheel bread, ask your local baker to slice a loaf of fresh bread lengthways. This is just one suggested filling – use your imagination to create others (see below). Lay bread [...]
Tweet These sandwiches have been Peter Rowland’s signature finger food offerings at the Melbourne Cup for many years now. Use a good quality commercial mayonnaise (such as S&W) or make your own. Combine the chicken, mayonnaise and herbs in a bowl. Mix well to combine and season to taste. Butter the bread, trim the crusts. [...]
Delicious cocktail party fare. All the ingredients are readily availabe at Chinese grocery stores – the crepes are sold either fresh or frozen.
