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Skydiving in Sequins: Col Solare Wines, an Outsider’s Perspective
Imagine skydiving in sequins or Megan Thee Stallion & Cardi B bottled. Hot, flashy and in your face! That’s Col Solare wines. [Read more]
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Easy Zucchini Pancakes With Green Sauce Charmoula Style
This dish is a tribute to Mark Dronjak’s creation from the now-closed Auckland cooking school. Zucchini pancakes are incredibly delicious and can stand alone with just a hint of Charmoula sauce. If you want to elevate this dish to a whole new level, serve them alongside cold-smoked black cod or any other white cold-smoked fish.… [Read more]
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Easy BBQ Recipe: Rosemary Lamb Ribs
Easy is the name of the game! These lamb ribs are marinated in a rosemary concoction and can be served alongside a number of side dishes, from couscous to Greek salad. The recipe is designed to bring out exceptional flavours without sacrificing your precious time. With just 5 minutes of prep, get the grill work… [Read more]
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Ukrainian Kitchen: Staffed Hungarian Peppers With Sour Cream-Tomato Sauce
This recipe takes us back to Mom’s kitchen in Ukraine, where August meant one thing: Hungarian sweet white peppers galore! As the peppers stew with meat and rice in the luscious sour cream tomato sauce, their delightful aroma filled the air, making every open window a catnip for humans. [Read more]
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Easy Cooking with Madeira Wine: Whipped Chicken Liver Pâté
Cooking with Madeira could not be easier! Elevate your dining experience with this sophisticated and delectable chicken liver pâté recipe. In just 20 minutes, whip up an appetizer that will make your friends and family go “ooh la la” and keep them talking long after the plates are empty. For the ultimate flavor adventure, grab… [Read more]
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Easy fusion: Venison meatballs with Pho noodles and salad
Picture this: tender venison mixed with fragrant garlic, a splash of fish sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper, all rolled into tiny, savoury balls. Served on a bed of Vietnamese noodles, crunchy vegetables and sweet and sour sources, this is a Pho like you never had before. Wine Pairing Recommendations: Pinot Noir, Gamay [Read more]
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Beef Tenderloin in a red wine sauce with pickled Shimeji mushrooms, pan-fried potato and summer peas purée
Introducing the culinary sensation that will leave your taste buds begging for an encore: Beef tenderloin in a decadent red wine sauce, accompanied by pickled shimeji mushrooms, pan-fried potatoes, and a luscious summer pea purée. This dish is your backstage pass to gastronomic greatness, demystifying the once-exclusive realm of fine dining and bringing it straight… [Read more]
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Easy BBQ Flank Steak With Charred Tomato Jam, Crispy Potato Fries, And Chargrilled Vegetable
Perfect for summer barbeques, this dish offers a delightful combination of smoky, savoury, and tangy. Indulge in a flavour-packed feast featuring tender and juicy flank steak, zesty tomato jam, crunchy fries, and smoky chargrilled veggies. Elevate the experience with a glass of Bordeaux Red Blend, Meritage, or Cabernet Sauvignon. [Read more]
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Simple Grilled Asparagus with Classic French sauce Gribiche
Prepare for a culinary masterpiece that’ll have your taste buds doing a happy dance! In this recipe a perfectly grilled asparagus, with its tender yet slightly crisp texture, gets paired with a classic of the 19th century French cuisine, sauce Gribiche. Elevate this flavor adventure by sipping on a glass of Sauvignon Blanc or Provence… [Read more]
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Easy BBQ: Flat Iron Steak, Charmoula Sauce, Wild Arugula
Prepare to amaze your critics with a sensational BBQ flat iron steak recipe paired with peppery wild arugula and an exotic kick of fresh herb chermoula. Simple to prepare yet visually stunning, this dish is a culinary masterpiece in disguise. For the perfect wine pairing that enhances and does not overpower the dish, uncork a… [Read more]