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Mini Caprese Tomatoes

October 1, 2023September 9, 2023by Karen ClaassenLeave a Comment

12 cocktail tomatoes, about 3,5cm in diameter
150g tub of small bocconcini cheese
olive oil
salt and pepper
12 basil leaves

Trim a sliver off the base of each tomato so that it can sit on a plate.
Slice about 0,3 cm off the top of the tomato and scoop the pulp out with a teaspoon or back of a teaspoon.
Season the inside of the tomato with salt and pepper.
Slice the bocconcini in quarters and stuff a piece in each tomato.
Drizzle with olive oil and season again with salt and pepper.
Place a basil leaf on top of each tomato and serve.

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Wine Jellies

August 19, 2022August 18, 2022by Karen ClaassenLeave a Comment

Edible flowers (or fruits like berries)
45ml water
10ml powdered gelatine
45ml sugar
150ml hot water
75ml sparkling wine

Prepare your moulds/cups by lining them with plastic wrap.
Place the flowers inside the moulds and set aside.
Pour 45ml cold water into a small mixing bowl and sprinkle the gelatine over. Set aside to bloom for 5 minutes.
Add the sugar to the gelatine and pour in the hot water. Stir to dissolve.
Add the sparkling wine and mix well.
Allow the liquid to cool to the point where it is cold but still completely runny.
Pour into the moulds and refrigerate until set.

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Glühwein

August 16, 2022August 14, 2022by Karen ClaassenLeave a Comment

3 cardamom pods
750ml red wine
1 orange, sliced
2,5ml allspice berries
2,5ml whole cloves
2 star anise
2 cinnamon quills/sticks
62ml brown sugar

Bruise the cardamom pods by placing them on a work surface. Place a saucepan on top and press down onto it to crack the pods.
Add the pods, wine, orange, allspice, cloves, star anise and cinnamon to a saucepan set over medium heat.
Heat the mixture but do not allow it to boil – you want the wine warm to the point before boiling.
Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the sugar and stir to dissolve.
Allow the wine and spices to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature so that it can infuse.
Strain the Glühwein and serve warm with fresh orange slices.