by - written on 11/04/13 (Very useful, 16 readings)
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This is a dish that I cooked for my girlfriend as part of a three course meal. I think it's a really impressive course - scallops are amazing but actually really easy to cook. I was a bit worried at first that there would be too many ingredients but when we tasted it I thought the balance worked well. There are lots of different flavours ... Read the complete review
by - written on 06/04/12 (Very useful, 128 readings)
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I made these for a dinner party and they went down unbelievably well (people were almost licking their plates clean)! Enjoy. To make 6: Caramelised Onions: 70g butter 1 ¼ tbsp olive oil 2 large red onions, cut into thin wedges 3 tsp sugar Roasted Tomatoes 31g butter 1 ¼ ... Read the complete review
by - written on 23/09/10 (Very useful, 458 readings)
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As a child, I didn't have a very good introduction to beetroot, being brought up on that revolting stuff in jars tasting of nothing by vinegar! I think it's very under-used and seems to only appear in salads or in soup. It works very well with the goats cheese, but make sure you add plenty of seasoning otherwise it can be a little bland ... Read the complete review
by - written on 26/04/10 (Very useful, 663 readings)
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Garlic and Butter Prawns This first starter can also be served as a main course - just give everyone a bit more and serve with lots of warm crusty bread and butter. It's a good alternative prawn starter to just sticking with a prawn cocktail, or breaded prawns with a dip. INGREDIENTS~~~ 250g - ... Read the complete review
by - written on 07/03/10 (Very useful, 1125 readings)
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Smoked Salmon Pate I adore salmon, absolutely love it. When choosing from a menu, I look no further as soon as I spot salmon. Last Christmas was the first time I've been in charge of Christmas dinner on my own, it was exciting but rather frightening, what if I messed it up?! I knew what I'd be cooking for the main meal, ... Read the complete review
by - written on 25/01/10 (Very useful, 241 readings)
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At Christmas, being on a budget, I decided to make food related gifts for my family and friends. I made them in little ramekins and wrapped these in cellophane with some crackers and they make pretty, simple presents. I found this recipe on a website, I cannot remember which one, but it worked absolutely perfectly and was ... Read the complete review
by - written on 16/01/10, updated on 16/01/10 (Very useful, 65 readings)
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SPRING ROLLS These are traditionally known as Ha Khians. I know, they are chock full of calories and oil. But when we went to this cosy little restaurant in Thailand, I just couldn't resist sampling these fantastic Spring Rolls. Being an avid collector of recipes from around the world, I managed to trace this ... Read the complete review
by - written on 15/06/09 (Very useful, 662 readings)
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Corn Cheese Pakora is one of my favourite starters and tastes great with sweet chilli dip or even tomato ketchup. Pakora is a fried snack consumed mainly in India and other Asian countries. It is similar to bhajis or fritters. Preparation Time : 10 minutes Cooking Time : 10 minutes Serves : 4 ... Read the complete review
by - written on 21/05/09 (Very useful, 210 readings)
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My husband has a rather 'large' sweet tooth, so when we are out for dinner, he would always opt for a main course and dessert, whilst I would nearly always opt for a starter and main course, being keener on the savoury snacks. If however, we are having friends over, I often like to have a starter, main course and a dessert, to please ... Read the complete review
by - written on 16/04/09 (Very useful, 921 readings)
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FETA AND CHERRY TOMATO BRUSCHETTA You will need A ciabatta loaf pk Feta cheese cherry tomatos garlic clove olive oil balsamic vinegar salt finely chopped basil (garnish only not necessary) As this is just a starter Id say a slice of bread per person is ... Read the complete review
by - written on 28/01/09 (Very useful, 424 readings)
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well today im going to share two appetizers with you.One for you and one for your kiddies.If you are cheese lover then you would love to have it. well this appetizer is for cheese lovers and i love cheese.I hope that you will find it very delicious and good starter.Check it out. Ingredients that you would be needing ... Read the complete review
by - written on 28/01/09 (Very useful, 97 readings)
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Three cheese soufflés Everyone thinks that making souffles is really difficult, but in reality as long as your eggs are well whisked, and you have your proportions right, there is no reason why they should turn out great and surprise all of your skeptics. Rather than a boring one cheese soufflé, this is a three ... Read the complete review
by - written on 28/12/08 (Very useful, 3121 readings)
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We love a prawn cocktail in our family and for as long as I can remember I have used the same recipe to make my homemade prawn cocktail passed down to me by my mum. In an attempt to make the humble prawn cocktail a bit more glamorous I have developed the following recipe for a fishy starter which is not only delicious but also looks ... Read the complete review
by - written on 16/12/08, updated on 16/12/08 (Very useful, 563 readings)
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Individual Stilton & spinach tarts for 4 people . This is an easy starter that will have people thinking your a whizz in the kitchen . Ingredients. 1 Slice thick wholemeal bread for each person. 2-3 oz Butter. 4oz carton double cream. 4 oz good quality Stilton cheese. 4 oz ... Read the complete review
by - written on 06/12/08, updated on 06/12/08 (Very useful, 9504 readings)
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In a sense I'm reviewing my recipes so if anyone does decide to rate this, I would appreciate it if you rated the food. I know some of you only rate proper reviews, but I think some of you would still find this useful. My favourite starter is really simple. The ingredients you will need will be; 1 Red Onion, roughly ... Read the complete review
by - written on 06/12/08 (Useful, 85 readings)
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Do you want to eat healthy at all times? When your answer to this question is a big "YES" definitely SALAD is on top of your lists...,How did i know that,well simply because i also included it on my list...,I have this simple recipe that is oh so yummy yet very affordable,easy to prepare and as easy as 1 2 3 procedures. I ... Read the complete review
by - written on 22/11/08 (Useful, 96 readings)
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Whenever I order Chinese food I look forward to the Crab Meat Ragoons. They are so good that I could eat a whole order myself. One day when I was at a friends home, she made them from scratch and they were very tasty. First of all you want to mix a block of softened cream cheese with a package of crab meat. If desired you can season ... Read the complete review
by - written on 17/11/08 (Very useful, 499 readings)
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This is my favourite starter when I have a dinner party as it looks impressive is simple to do and can be prepared in the morning to just cook when your guests arrive, which I feel is important as there is nothing worse than the host being locked in the kitchen! Goats Cheese and Red onion Pastries You will ... Read the complete review
by - written on 11/11/08 (Useful, 158 readings)
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Ok, now you are going to think i am strange here, but i will also tell the story of how i found out about this, and maybe you wont judge me too harshly! Just cook a big plate of sausages, BBqing them is best, but not essential, make sure they arent a strange flavour, pork is best, as you dont want to add too many ... Read the complete review
by - written on 30/10/08 (Very useful, 287 readings)
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the starter you serve depends on who your serving it to, family, friends, your boss and the potiental work client or a snobby mothering law who thinks shopping at marks and spencer instead of harrods is ecconamising. so i have given you i think a starter recipe that hopefully you will find works for any occasion. roasted ... Read the complete review
