Miss Foodie’s Dinner – Philip Johnson’s Apple, Pecan and Pinenut Torte
I’ve been wanting to make the Philip Johnson Apple, Pecan and Pinenut Torte for 7 years now and as it was my turn for Wednesday Girls Dinner, I finally baked it. Layered with lemon soaked apples and ground roasted pecans and pinenuts, this cake is an absolute delight. A torte can only be truly appreciated once you slice it, for it’s when the layers present themselves that you truly understand the labour of love that goes in.
Read MoreMiss Foodie Dinner – Smoked Salmon Crostini + Cucumber Feta Canape’s
As you may know, I’m catering my first wedding in November so I’m experimenting with a few cold canapes. I’ll definitely be using this Smoked Salmon Butter Crostini as it is so deliciously tasting and is easy to make and transport. Whipping the butter makes such a difference to this smoked salmon canape. For the base I simply sliced ciabetta bread and popped into the toaster then cut into bite size morsels. You of course could fry them but I was after convenience here, plus frying would entail more fat and there’s certainly enough in the topping… it’s the...
Read MoreKate’s Week – Peppered Figs & Seared Tuna Salad
A party of flavours with Kate’s menu tonight! To start we enjoyed an entrée of Peppered Figs, a reciped adapted from George Calombaris’ Hellenic Kitchen Cookbook. A visual feast to behold, the peppered figs with its honey, spices and balsamic glaze went perfectly with the grilled haloumi. The recipe called for dried baby figs which I admit Kate found somewhat challenging to find here in Brisbane. One of our Wednesday Girls Dinner originals Jenny came to the rescue though;
Read MoreWednesday Girls Dinner – Megsie
Thanks to Megsie I have now tasted the best soup ever – Jerusalem Artichoke Soup. Main tonight Yamba Pasta & Gluhwein Poached Apple & Pear w Ice cream for dessert
Read MoreKarolina’s Week – Tapas spread
You can’t go wrong with an Tapas spread – and you certainly can’t go wrong with a Karolina Tapas spread! With everything from garlic prawns artichoke olives
Read MoreWednesday Girls Dinner – Alyssa
Alyssa! Always the Wednesday Girls Dinner’s quiet achiever. Fennel & leek soup w salmon fillet. Fish & chicken tacos. Tangy lemon semifreddo w raspberries
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