by MJF | May 13, 2024 | Appetisers, Bay Leaf, French, Hot Appetisers, International Cuisines, Main Courses, Parsley, Peppercorns, Seafood Main Courses, Spices & Herbs
Mussels Mariniere Mussels Poached with White Wine and Cream Cutting BoardCooks KnifePot with a lid 32 each Mussels (cleaned.)8 oz. White Wine4 oz. Water1 each Shallot (chopped)1 each Bay Leaf1 sprig Parsley (chopped.)6 each Black Peppercorns1 each Clove (whole)1 dash...
by MJF | May 11, 2024 | Hot Appetisers, Seafood Main Courses
Crab Cakes – The Best! Simply the best ever! Developed years ago when I was consulting for Gloucester House Seafood Restaurant in NYC. An expensive treat but worth it. 1 Lb Lump Crabmeat1 each Egg, whole (beaten)4 each Eggs, whites (beaten)2 oz Hazelnuts...
by MJF | Jul 21, 2020 | Afternoon Tea, Appetisers, Baking, Hot Appetisers, Pastry
Crepes (French Pancakes) Thin pancakes, for sweet and savoury dishes 6 oz Plain Flour1 tspn Salt1 Tbspn Sugar (if making for dessert)2 each Eggs¾ Pint Milk2 oz Butter (melted) Mix the flour and salt then mix in the eggs to form a paste.Whisk in the milk, slowly to...
by MJF | Jul 21, 2020 | Appetisers, Hot Appetisers, Main Courses, Poultry Main Courses
Southwestern Chicken & Corn Crepes A great way to use up roast chicken leftovers with a Tex-Mex twist 12 oz Roast Chicken (½” diced or pulled)1 Pint Chicken Veloute½ Pint Heavy Cream6 oz Butter1 each Small Onion (finely chopped)1 Tbspn Chipotle Chili Powder1 Tin,...
by MJF | Jul 20, 2020 | Appetisers, Hot Appetisers
Crab Cakes – The Best! Simply the best ever! Developed years ago when I was consulting for Gloucester House Seafood Restaurant in NYC. An expensive treat but worth it. 1 Lb Lump Crabmeat1 each Egg, whole (beaten)4 each Eggs, whites (beaten)2 oz Hazelnuts...
by MJF | Jul 20, 2020 | Appetisers, Hot Appetisers
Ginger Garlic Chicken Wings A tasty snack or more and always popular! 1½ lb Chicken Wings2 Tbspns Vegetable Oil1 " Piece Ginger (finely chopped)6 Cloves Garlic (finely chopped)1 Tbspn Rice Wine (or Sherry)3 Tbspns Ketchup2 Tbspns Soy Sauce1 Tbspns Oyster Sauce2...