Sausage Rolls With Honey Mustard Dip
If you really like heat, you might not find the hot Italian sausage all that fiery. Add a pinch of hot pepper flakes to the filling if you want a spicier roll. INGREDIENTS SAUSAGE ROLLS: ¼ cup fresh bread crumbs (see tip, below) 2 eggs ¼ cup milk 340 g hot Italian sausages, casings removed […]
Gouda Bacon Gougeres
These small puffs are simply profiteroles studded with bacon and Gouda. This recipe can easily be halved, but the puffs freeze well, so you might as well make the whole batch and keep them on hand to share with friends who drop by for a drink. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup butter Pinch of salt 1 1/4 […]
Smoked Trout And Salmon Rillette
This smoky potted fish takes only a few minutes to put together. Spread on toasty crostini and topped with crispy garlic chips, it’s a simple yet elegant party dish. INGREDIENTS GARLIC CHIPS AND CROSTINI: ⅓ cup olive oil 4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 baguette, thinly sliced RILLETTE: 225 g skinless salmon fillet pinch […]
Spice Market Beef And Lamb Cigars
In Morocco, these rich spiced meat–filled pastries are called betzel and are made with a thin pastry called warka. Spring roll wrappers make an excellent, easy-to-find substitute. INGREDIENTS 115 g each lean ground beef and lamb (or all beef) 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp lemon juice […]
Mini Smoked Salmon Dill Quiches
Weighing down the crusts with pie weights or dried beans is worth the extra effort; this step prevents the pastry from puffing up and taking up the space you’ll need for the quiche filling INGREDIENTS 1 batch Easy-Roll Pie Pastry (page 348), see tip, below 170 g smoked salmon, chopped 125 g cream cheese (half […]
Savory Cheddar Cheesecake Spread
Sharp cheese, shallots and savoury spices make this velvety cheesecake an unexpected and tasty starter. Spread it on baguette slices, crostini or crackers. INGREDIENTS 1 pkg (250 g) cream cheese, softened 1 egg ½ cup shredded old Cheddar cheese 1 shallot, grated ¼ tsp each cayenne pepper and smoked paprika ½ cup chopped toasted pecans […]
Marinated Roasted Peppers And Feta
Serve these Mediterranean-inspired feta cubes and roasted peppers with sliced baguette or pita wedges to soak up the spicy, herb-infused oil. Crushing the fresh herbs before adding them to the oil mixture releases more of their pleasing aromas and flavours. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup chopped drained jarred roasted red peppers 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 […]
Baked Rhubarb Tomato Chutney Brie
INGREDIENTS 1 round (4 inches/10 cm) Brie or Camembert cheese 1 sheet (half 450 g pkg) frozen butter puff pastry, thawed (see tip, below) ⅓ cup Rhubarb Tomato Chutney 1 egg, lightly beaten PREPARATION Cut Brie in half horizontally to make 2 equal rounds; set aside. On lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to ⅛-inch […]
Country Pate
Seasoning is key to a good pâté. This recipe may appear to contain a lot of salt, pepper and spices, but they mellow as the pâté cures. Serve with Dijon mustard, baguette slices and cornichons for an authentic French appetizer INGREDIENTS PORK AND VEAL MIXTURE: 1 tsp black peppercorns (or ground black pepper) 10 allspice […]
Chicken Liver Mousse
INGREDIENTS 225 g chicken livers ½ tsp each salt and pepper ½ cup unsalted butter ½ cup chopped shallots ⅓ cup thinly sliced peeled Granny Smith apple 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme 3 tbsp sherry or brandy 1 tsp finely chopped fresh chives PREPARATION Separate lobes of livers, removing […]