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Category: STARTERS

WHITE ASPARAGUS SOUP (Spargel)

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • April 27, 2026
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White asparagus, or spargel, is the most popular variety in Germany and this soup is a must during the spargel season, and  is one of the most surprisingly flavorful soups … Continue Reading →

ROULES CROUSTILLANTS AU BOEUF

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • February 6, 2025
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  Discover this recipe for minced meat and potato bricks. These tasty bites are perfect as an appetizer. These bricks are perfectly seasoned with mint, cumin, and chili pepper. INGREDIENTS … Continue Reading →

BAKED FIGS with BLUE CHEESE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • October 7, 2024
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  This simple but elegant starter highlights the fig flavour. It’s incredibly delicious and pretty, which makes it a party pleaser and a nice accompaniment for wine. INGREDIENTS Serves 2 … Continue Reading →

CORN, PEPPER AND CHEESE SANDWICH

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • September 25, 2024
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  Crispy on the outside, the flavours of green pepper, spring onions, sweet corn and cheese work so well together. This is one of those snacks that would make a … Continue Reading →

CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • January 22, 2024
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  Chicken liver mousse is a classic of the French kitchen that has been adopted across the world. Why? Because it is quick to make and utterly delicious to eat. … Continue Reading →

SMOKED EEL WITH PEAR, LIME AND SZECHUAN PEPPER

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • January 15, 2024
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The richness of smoked eel means it goes with a variety of flavours; with pear, creme fraiche and  lime are among the complementary flavours. However, you will soon discover the … Continue Reading →

ONION BHARJIS

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • January 15, 2024
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  Serve these crispy onion bhajis with a mint raita as a snack or starter. You’ll be surprised by how easy they are to make INGREDIENTS 3 large (about 600g) … Continue Reading →

Smoked salmon with orange dressing and avocado pâté

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • January 7, 2024
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    This smoked salmon recipe with orange dressing and avocado pâté makes an elegant and easy dinner party starter. INGREDIENTS 6  to 8 for a starter 3 medium-size ripe … Continue Reading →

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