This deliciously rich eggplant dip recipe takes a classic Sichuan braised eggplant dish called fish-fragrant eggplant and transforms it into a deeply-flavoured spicy eggplant dip. Serve this spiced eggplant dish as a starter before settling down to a full Sichuan feast or snack on the eggplant with our spicy Sichuan flavoured sourdough crackers, which were … Read more
This Greek salad bruschetta made with olive sourdough bread takes us back to languid lunches eaten barefoot at a beachside taverna where a Greek salad was always the first dish ordered. Pile the classic salad ingredients atop toasted slices of homemade olive sourdough, heady with the aromas of olive oil, Kalamata olives and herbs, and … Read more
This easy nduja bruschetta recipe with goat’s cheese and sweet red capsicum makes a snack that’s perfect for a brunch or lunch spread, finger food or pre-dinner nibbles. The ’nduja brings the salami heat, the goat’s cheese brings a creamy sweetness, and the red peppers add a nice acidic tartness. It’s next in our series … Read more
This traditional Scotch eggs recipe for the classic British picnic snack has a Thai-influenced twist inspired by the Thai stir-fry favourite, pad kra pao or pad gaprao. Scotch eggs are traditionally made with a boiled egg wrapped in seasoned sausage meat, which is crumbed and deep-fried. Here, I’ve given the minced pork a pad kra … Read more
This crispy chicken skins with spicy chicken mince recipe makes a fantastic starter for a Southeast Asian themed dinner party. When the chicken skins firm up in the oven, they form a perfect ‘crisp’ and an excellent vehicle for this classic minced dip found in Cambodia and Thailand. Perfecting crispy chicken skin, and in particular … Read more