I donāt even want to talk about how long this took this edit lol but strap in !!! Part 1 of my journey/career in the food industry so far š„¹š„¹š„¹š„¹ Come back for Part 2
#foodindustry #careerjourney #careerinyou20s #homecook #fyp
Who needs my event when you can recreate at home? The next time you host, pull something from this list š¤ Detailed breakdown of this spread below as inspo for you:
- 24 hour focaccia with whipped lemon & herb butter
- Salumi plates, guindilla peppers
- Taramasalata, salmon caviar
- Hummus, cumin, extra virgin olive oil
- Tuna tostadas
- Pan con tomate, anchovy
- Selection of cheese & crackers
- Crisps with parmesan, pickled & chilli
- Radish, cucumber, mini burratas with basil oil
- Greek peppers
- Dutch carrots
- Figs & grapes
#hosting #entertainingfood #dinnerpartyideas #hostingathome
Ok so I had to reshare this beautiful lemon olive cake recipe bc Motherās Day is right around the corner AND lots of new faces <3. Recipe below, continues in full on my website. For Motherās Day and beyond, happy baking!
For the cake
ā¢ 3 cups all purpose plain flour
ā¢ Ā½ cup almond meal
ā¢ 1 tsp baking powder
ā¢ 1 tsp baking soda
ā¢ 1 tsp salt
ā¢ 1 cup almond milk
ā¢ Ā½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
ā¢ Zest 3 lemons
ā¢ 3 eggs
ā¢ 1 tsp vanilla extract
ā¢ 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
ā¢ 1 cup honey
For the frosting
ā¢ 200g crĆØme fraĆ®che
ā¢ Ā¼ cup strained greek yoghurt
ā¢ Ā¼ cup maple syrup
Cake decoration
ā¢ 1 sliced lemon, pips removed
ā¢ Zest 1 lemon
ā¢ Zest 1 orange
ā¢ Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
#mothersday #lemonoliveoilcake #easycakerecipe #mothersdayrecipe
Back with another weekly dose of boujee-bites: weeknight meals edition! When Iām not cooking for you, hereās a little insight into what I make for myself š¤
If youāre new here, Iām alex a private chef and food creative helping you plan as well as romanticise your cooking/meals with easy, elevated dishes (so you actually want to get in the kitchen - create, cook, eat and share the meals you make).
If youāre looking for fool-proof, flavour-packed and fuss-free recipes that pull from ingredients you already have (plus a few new goodies) then my corner of the internet is for you!
Find all recipes written in full at boujee2basicbites.com (more coming soon).
#privatechef #weeknightmeals #dinnerideas #easyrecipes #homecooking
Seriously good sides: Part 2 š®āšØ Crispy curried cauliflower bites. Recipe below, continues in full on my website via link in bio!
Ingredients:
Serves 4 to 6 (as a side)
- 1 large head cauliflower, core/leaves removed and broken into florets
For the batter
- 1 cup plain flour
- 2 tbsp corn flour
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- Pinch salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Around 1 cup soda water (adjust for consistency)
For the spiced panko crumb
- 3/4 cup panko crumbs
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp coriander
- Pinch salt
- Crack pepper
For the cauliflower sauce
- 1/2 cup greek yoghurt
- 2 tbsp crushed tomato
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice 1 lemon
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tsp turmeric
- Generous crack pepper
- Pinch salt
- Splash water (for saucy consistency)
To serve
- 4-5 baby cucumbers, sliced thinly longways
- Sprinkle toasted cumin seeds (optional)
- 10g curry leaves, fried for 30 seconds in neutral oil e.g. peanut oil
- 1 lime, sliced into cheeks or wedges
#sidedish #sidedishrecipes #cauliflowerrecipes #cauliflowerbites #cooking
We are so back - this is @gracieswineroom menu - elevated, grown up and now available for you to come down and try ! #melbournewinebar #winebar #gracieswineroom #melbournechef #foodconsultant
Your weekly dose of boujee-bites: weeknight meals edition !
If youāre new here, Iām alex a private chef and food creative helping you plan as well as romanticise your cooking/meals with easy, elevated dishes (so you actually want to get in the kitchen - create, cook, eat and share the meals you make).
If youāre looking for fool-proof, flavour-packed and fuss-free recipes that pull from ingredients you already have (plus a few new goodies) then my page is for you! Bonus points, with a little practice and extra effort, I can promise the meals you recreate will have your phone eating first and palate diversified š¤
Find all recipes written in full at boujee2basicbites.com
Which meal are you recreating first?!
#easyrecipes #dinnerinspo #weeknightmeals #recipeoftheday #cooking
Aperitivo hour: Part 1 š¤ @neverneverdistillingco Triple Juniper Gin & Tonic served alongside Pan Con Tomate with Anchovies - a match made in food & beverage pairing heaven. Recipe below, continues in full on my website via link in bio! Save for the next time you host aperitivo hour at home.
Ingredients:
Serves 4 (Portioned per toast/G&T)
For the G&T
- 30mls gin per glass
- Large handful ice
- 130mls tonic per glass
- 1 lemon peel
- 3 skewered green olives per glass
For the tomatoes
- 3 large tomatoes grated
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil
- Pinch salt
- Zest 1 lemon
For the toast
- 1 halved slice sourdough baguette per person (varies per loaf/bread used); toasted over the stove in evoo
- 1 tbsp tomatoes per slice
- 4 tsp finely chopped chives (1 tsp per toast)
- 3-4 anchovies per toast
- Zest 1 lemon (Sprinkle per toast)
- Final drizzle olive oil
18+ only. Please drink responsibly.
#hosting #aperitivoathome #hostingideas #pancontomate #gandt
One for the Easter Sunday table! Crispy smashed potato salad - Seriously good sides: Part 1 š®āšØ Recipe below, continues in full on my website via link in bio!
Ingredients:
Serves 3-4
For the smashed potatoes
ā¢ 10-12 medium potatoes of choice
ā¢ Generous drizzle olive oil
ā¢ Generous pinch salt
For the salad
ā¢ Ā¼ cup gherkins, diced
ā¢ Ā¼ cup cucumbers, diced
ā¢ 2 tbsp finely chopped chives
ā¢ Ā½ small red onion, diced
ā¢ 1 tbsp dill, finely chopped
For the dressing
ā¢ Ā¼ cup thick greek greek yoghurt
ā¢ 2 tbsp mayonnaise (i used kewpie)
ā¢ 1 tsp dijon mustard
ā¢ Juice of 1 lemon
ā¢ 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
ā¢ 1 tsp red wine vinegar
ā¢ Generous pinch salt
ā¢ Cracked pepper
#sidedish #potatosaladrecipe #smashedpotatoes #cooking #potatosalad
