A splash of orange juice, a squeeze of lemon and a little lime zest. Citrus adds a fresh note to so many dishes, sweet and savoury. Here are some of my favourite citrus recipes.
Classic Southern Cocktails Some of the oldest American cocktails come out of the South, which makes them some of the oldest cocktails in the world given this style of beverage was at least popularised in the USA. Join me on a Food & Wine Adventure soon! Here are my favourite classic Southern cocktails, using some […]
Dessert Cocktails While cocktails are typically served before dinner, I find some are better at the end of the evening. Here’s my version of some classic sweet cocktails that are perfect after, or instead of, dessert. Join me on a Food & Wine Adventure soon! Make your own simple sugar syrup by combining equal quantities […]
Classic Cocktails Cocktails add an air of sophistication to any gathering. So here’s my take on some of the best-known classic cocktails. Join My Small-Group Food & Wine Tours to Italy, With Aperitvi Every Evening! As I’m more a wine drinker than a spirits fan, my classic cocktail recipes are relatively low alcohol – making […]
Champagne Cocktails There’s nothing like bubbles to get everyone in a party mood. While Champagne is the traditional fizz of choice, sparkling wines from other French regions, Italy, Australia and New Zealand can also do the job. Join me on a Food & Wine Adventure soon! Often at a fraction of the cost too, especially […]
Lebanese Lemonade Like this recipe? You’ll love my online Lebanese cooking class! Homemade lemonade is a delicious treat and very popular in Lebanon and, especially in summer, a typical way to welcome guests. Lebanese lemonade is also called Batrouni lemonade after the resort town of Batroun in northern Lebanon, famous for its beaches, nightlife and […]
How To Segment Citrus Master Kitchen Basics & Explore New Cuisines & Ingredients with My Online Cooking Classes Neat pieces of citrus fruit give dishes a professional finish. And they’re easy to create once you know how to segment citrus fruit. The same method is used for oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit and almost any other […]
Caribbean Rum Cocktails Due to the post-colonial proliferation of sugarcane plantations, rum is one of the Caribbean’s most important exports – and one of its favourite cocktail ingredients! Like These Cocktails? You’ll love my online Caribbean cooking class inspired by Paul Carmichael! I’ve given suggestions for white or dark rum in some recipes below, but […]
Spatchcock with Lemon, Garlic & Olives Like this recipe? You’ll love my online Greek cooking class Inspired by Janni Kyritsis! This baked spatchcock with lemon, garlic & olives is inspired by my Greek friend Janni’s classic slow-cooked lamb. The cooking isn’t as long and slow, but the same flavours – lemon, olives, oregano and garlic […]
Mojo Octopus Like this recipe? You’ll love my online Caribbean cooking class inspired by Paul Carmichael! Octopus is great barbecued, especially after a bath in this delicious Cuban-inspired mojo marinade. Unlike most seafood, octopus (and its cephalopod cousins squid and cuttlefish) can be marinated overnight, though a few hours at room temperature will do if […]
Swordfish in Orange Sauce Like this recipe? You’ll love my online French cooking class Inspired by Damien Pignolet! I find that meaty swordfish has quite an affinity with orange. This recipe was inspired by duck à l’orange, so you can call it poisson à l’orange if you want to be fancy. Swordfish has a tendency […]
