Warm and Spicy Bar Nuts

Warm and spicy bar nuts

A Man’s World…. Their inviting aroma, as the nuts are roasting in the oven, until they are served next to a heavy, crystal glass of whiskey on the rocks, is the perfect combination… Sweet and Spicy… Warm & Spicy Bar Nuts Ingredients 120 g cashews 120 g Brazil nuts 120 g hazelnuts 120 g walnuts 120 g pecans 120 g whole almonds 2 tablespoons rosemary, fresh, coarsely chopped…

Christmas Leftovers

Christmas Leftovers

Leftovers are my favourite! The day after Christmas I’m still holding onto the special moments shared with my family and friends. No more baking no more fuss in the kitchen… A couple slices of the leftover multigrain bread, some of that delicious sliced turkey and a few thin slices of cheese, a small handful of …

Spicy Apple & Tomato Chutney

Spicy Apple and Tomato Chutney

Playing Favourites Sweet, spicy, slightly tingling; This recipe has become such a “Sandra staple” that my friends look forward to a little jar as a give away… A lovely companion of cold meats, cheeses and, my way of enjoying it, some fresh multigrain bread. I made a huge quantity of various chutneys, for the night of…

Roasted Red Pepper Spread with Walnuts

Roasted Red Pepper Spread with Walnuts

Bright & Beautiful Roasting the red peppers gives them a nutty flavour that blends just perfectly with the toasted walnuts. Lemon zest and garlic, the spices and olive oil add some complexity to the taste, creating a unique spread that is really delicious. Other than serving it with fresh vegetables or crunchy little pieces of…

Colourful Plateau

cheese plateau

Meze, Sandras Way… An ideal scenery for  al fresco impromptu gatherings, with some ice-cold wine, friends, chatting and laughing …are a few of my favorite things…! All you need for this kind of nibble, when you are just not in the mood for grand gestures, is: fresh cherry tomatoes, olives, leftover spreads, herbs and delicacies…