The 13th of June was International Chenin Blanc Day, and to celebrate, Leopard’s Leap Wines asked me to develop a few recipes to pair with their lovely trio of Chenin Blanc’s. Think mussels in a creamy sauce, a broccolini and citrus salad and an elegant cheese platter with roasted pears and goats cheese. Yum!
My mom used to make this dessert for us when I was a child and I have such fond memories of it. Treat your family to this quick summer dessert while mangoes are in season or see which other summer fruit are ideal to try. Let me know once you’ve made it.
Malfatti are rustic, handmade Italian ricotta dumplings. The word translates to ‘poorly made’ so don’t be alarmed if the shapes don’t look absolutely perfect. The delicate dumplings on this rich tomato sauce is so mouth-watering, you will want a second serving of this vegetarian dish.
There are many hummus recipes and various adaptions. This version is made with red lentils and chickpeas and served with a selection of roasted root veggies. Hummus is really versatile, as you can use it as an alternative to butter on a sandwich, in a wrap, as a dipping sauce, or dollop it onto a salad or roasted veg as a delicious dressing. It’s as delicious with meatballs or chicken.
Nuts, spices, honey, and crispy layers of phyllo pastry … mmm baklava! This famous Greek dessert is perfect for a special dessert or as part of a tea table. See the tips to either bake them as diamond shapes or even turn them into syrupy cigars.