Posts about starters
Cherry Tomatoes With Basil And Feta
2024-11-20 12:23
I had this recently as a side in a restaurant so thought I'd have a pop at making them.
Turkey Samosas
2020-01-31 08:53
I was in the mood to make something a little different, so I had a go at creating Samosas.
The cooking aspect of them is simple enough, but I clearly wasn't designed to fold filo pastry - it takes a bit of care, and I was convinced that the triangles were going to split in the oven. It turns out though, it doesn't need quite as much care as I assumed.
These samosas use turkey but it should work fine with pretty much any mince - just need to make sure it's lean mince (or that you drain it) otherwise the pastry is likely to get a bit soggy.
A low fat cooking spray is required, not for health reasons so much as because you use it as a sort of glue. Brushing oil instead should work fine, but takes a bit longer.
Can be served as a main, side or snack.
Parsnip and Ham Soup
2019-05-09 17:02
It's a bit of a winter thing, but parsnip soup is gorgeous when I can get it
Stuffed Feta Peppers
2019-05-09 16:24
Great as a starter, but also works quite well as a side. Everyone loves stuffed peppers!