by Sheridan | Jul 8, 2024 | Cocktail fare, Dinner, Lunch, Meat, Picnic, Recipes
Terrine de Campagne This luscious terrine is easy to make and keeps well. Best served with slices of crusty baguette or toast and cornichons. I’m prompted to post it this week while in France and after a recent visit to La Colombe d’Or at St Paul de Vence...
by Sheridan | Mar 24, 2024 | Cocktail fare, Recipes, Starters
Search for: Devilled Eggs Here’s a hark back to the 1950s for all those retrophiliacs out there. Or perhaps should that be to ancient Rome where eggs were boiled, seasoned with spicy sauces and served at the beginning of meals?One of the earliest known recipes...
by Sheridan | Jan 20, 2024 | Christmas, Cocktail fare, Fruit, Vegetarian
Watermelon, Fetta and Mint Tapas I’ll never forget seeing these red, white and green soldiers walk out the door on a platter amd through the lobby of the Four Seasons Hotel, Istanbul. Just perfect for summer entertaining. View Instructions InroductionAbout this...
by Sheridan | Dec 30, 2023 | Christmas, Cocktail fare, Starters, Vegetarian
Upside Down Tomato Pesto Tarts These light savoury tarts are just the thing for New Years Eve, combining the red and green colours of the season and the tastes of summer. Even better, they’re easy to make. View Instructions InroductionAbout this Recipe By:...
by Sheridan | Apr 2, 2023 | Brunch, Cocktail fare, Recipes, Starters, Vegetarian
Smoked Trout Dip Here’s a quick easy dip to serve with drinks. I really like it spread on a celery stick for a snack. A good one for Lent. I used Goulburn River Hot Smoked Trout which is moist, fleshy and lightly smoked with native Victorian...
by Sheridan | Dec 30, 2022 | Brunch, Christmas, Cocktail fare, Picnics, Recipes
The Ultimate Ham Sandwich I always look forward to these fabulous sandwiches served annually by Marita Blood at her Christmas party. They’re also perfect for New Years Eve entertaining as they soak up the champagne and make use of any leftover ham from...
