Having enjoyed various Chinese dumplings on a recent trip I found myself wanting to try my hand at making dumpling skins. Although using a pasta machine is not very authentic, it’s an easier alternative to hand rolling dumpling skins, especially if you intend making lots.
This trip I decided to do something a little different and take a foodie tour while visiting Hong Kong. It’s a wonderful way of exploring parts of a city that are off-the-beaten-track, areas you might not have discovered on your own. And with certified tour guides leading the way, sharing their knowledge on the culture and people of the surrounding area. Took these photographs while on the Central and Sheung Wan foodie tour. Continue reading “Dumpling Skins and a Foodie Tour”
Category: recipes
Aubergine Cheesecake from the Cookbook Plenty More
The Aubergine Cheesecake was my first Yotam Ottolenghi recipe to make from his cookbook Plenty More. Part of the reason for buying the cookbook was for a cookbook club gathering at Words Bookstore and Cafe. Apparently the recipe for the aubergine cheesecake was almost excluded from his cookbook due to space issues… in the end it was included and in my house we are eternally grateful. Although it’s called a cheesecake, it’s similar to quiche without the pastry case. A fan of quiche, za’atar and anything aubergine, this was the dish I prepared for the cookbook club. Continue reading “Aubergine Cheesecake from the Cookbook Plenty More”
Fresh Prawns with Dill Vinaigrette Served in a Festive Ice Bowl | And a Merry Christmas
Making a festive ice bowl to present this simple recipe of poached Prawns with Dill Vinaigrette for buffet style entertaining should pull a few oohs and aahs from your guests. Ice bowls as a table centerpiece always look quite spectacular and perfect for keeping these cooked prawns nice and chilled. The ice bowl is decorated with fresh rosemary, fresh cranberries and thinly sliced orange. As everything is edible you can place the cooked and chilled prawns directly into the ice bowl for serving, unlike the Bougainvillea ice bowl, where I set a glass bowl within the ice bowl. You can find instructions and tips on how to make the ice bowl in a earlier post. Continue reading “Fresh Prawns with Dill Vinaigrette Served in a Festive Ice Bowl | And a Merry Christmas”
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