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Last Posted Recipe: Dec 9, 2013
Smaugtail
In anticipation of the new Hobbit movie, I present the Smaugtail. A wasabi bloody Mary with gold leaf ice cubes.
by Tessa_leonieCoconut Dulce de Leche Toffee
Easy three ingredient toffee. No need for a candy thermometer.
by Tessa_leonieArretjes Cake
A traditional Dutch no bake cake. Crushed tea biscuits surrounded by a chocolate butter mix. Perfect winter comfort food.
by Tessa_leoniePancake recipe test
Three pancake recipes tested. One with milk, one with buttermilk and one with ricotta.
by Tessa_leonieTonkatsu Style Tuna
Tonkatsu style, deep fried tuna. With a sesame seed and panko crust. Served with bulldog tonkatsu sauce.
by Tessa_leonieMini Mont Blanc Pies
A tiny take on the classic dessert. Here small sweet shortcrust shells are filled with a melon-ball sized scoop of vanilla ice cream and topped with sweet chestnut puree (with a little help from a very clean garlic mincer'.
by Tessa_leonieHomemade Halloumi
Homemade Halloumi. All you need is milk, rennet, salt and some dried mint. My first attempt proved very successful.
by Tessa_leonieSavoury Raw Milk Ricotta
Simple homemade ricotta made with raw milk and a little extra salt. Ideal for savoury dishes.
by Tessa_leonieSpiced Wine Poached Pears
Pears poached in red wine and spices. You can serve this as a side with a savoury stew or as the star of a desert with (ice) cream.
by Tessa_leonieSpice Nuts
Traditional Dutch seasonal treat. These tiny cookies are flavoured with an abundance of spices.
by Tessa_leonieSesame Crusted Halloumi
Halloumi cheese encrusted with sesame seeds served with a quick pomegranate couscous.
by Tessa_leonieDutch 'Speculaas' Spice Mix
A delicious alternative to pumpkin spice. This traditional Dutch spice mix includes cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and more.
by Tessa_leonieLemon ricotta filled Mezzelune
Saffron mezzeluna filled with a lemon, parmigiana ricotta served with lemon butter sauce and courgette.
by Tessa_leonieDutch Style French Toast
French toast made the Dutch way. These 'wentelteefjes' are covered with cinnamon sugar.
by Tessa_leonieKataifi shrimp with harissa dip
Big shrimp wrapped in kataifi dough and fried. Served with a harissa dip sauce.
by Tessa_leonieBlack rice with coconut milk
A perfect breakfast option; black sticky rice with coconut milk and palm sugar syrup.
by Tessa_leonieNo Knead Bread VS Kneaded Bread
No knead bread battles kneaded bread. Both are baked both in a dutch oven and regularly in the oven.
by Tessa_leonieBloody Mary with infused vodka
Bloody Mary made with a vodka infused with basil, chilli and tomato vine.
by Tessa_leonieSpiced Chocolate Mousse
Spiced Chocolate Mousse with blackberries, made with a whipped cream gun.
by Tessa_leonieMackerel and Beet Temaki
Temaki roll made with pickled beet, smoked mackerel and wasabi mayonaise.
by Tessa_leoniePerfectly Poached Eggs
Fool proof method for getting perfectly poached eggs, with a little help from McGee.
by Tessa_leonieCarrot Salad
Great way to get kids to eat their veg. This carrot salad is naturally sweet with apple, raisins and cinnamon.
by Tessa_leonieBeet and Red Onion Pickle
A quick Japanese style pickle of beets and red onion. Flavoured with kombu, rice vinegar and spices.
by Tessa_leonieMackerel Pate
Quick and easy mackerel pate. This delicious spread is also a great source of Omega 3.
by Tessa_leonieCheese and chive souffle
Easy yet impressive souffle, with Old Amsterdam cheese and fresh chives.
by Tessa_leonieGT&T
Cocktails don't get more simple. Minneola juice transforms a simple G&T into a little masterpiece of balance.
by Tessa_leonieall-check