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Starters Recipes

Peri Peri Chicken Livers

Posted on December 15th, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Meat Dishes, South Africa, Starters

Deliciously spicy Peri Peri Chicken Livers best served on buttered bread rolls with a fresh green salad.

Biltong Pate

Posted on December 14th, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: South Africa, Spreads and Dips, Starters

Deliciously creamy with a uniquely South African taste, this Biltong Pate makes an excellent spread for crackers or breads

Garlic Prawns

Posted on December 3rd, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Fish Dishes, South Africa, Starters

This recipe for garlic prawns makes a great starter and is best served with rice and a green salad.

Potage Créme Crécy

Posted on September 2nd, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: France, Soups, Starters

A few basic ingredients makes this deliciously thick and hearty cream of carrot soup a breeze to put together.

Potage Purée de Pois Cassés

Posted on September 2nd, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: France, Soups, Starters

A hearty split-pea soup with an attractive appearance and delicious flavour.

Potage Queue de Boeuf

Posted on September 2nd, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: France, Soups, Starters

Potage Queue de Boeuf is a thickened brown oxtail soup, delicious when served with a dollop of creme fraiche, whipped cream or sour cream dropped in the middle of each bowl.

Sopa Juliana

Posted on August 26th, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Soups, Spain, Starters

A hearty vegetable soup with a garlic infusion, Sopa Juliana is the the perfect winter treat to keep the cold at bay.

Sopa a Alentejana

Posted on August 26th, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Soups, Spain, Starters

Sopa a Alentejana is a coriander and garlic soup with poached eggs. Although not traditional, a poacher may be used to poach the eggs and will produce a more predictable result.

Sopa al Cuarto de Hora

Posted on August 26th, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Soups, Spain, Starters

Sopa al Cuarto de Hora is a deliciously quick and easy to prepare seafood soup, with clams and prawns, infused with the flavour of smokey ham. Sopa al Cuarto de Hora is translated as “quarter of an hour soup”, …

Sopa de Ajo

Posted on August 26th, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Soups, Spain, Starters

Sopa de Ajo is a spicy garlic soup which is quick and easy to prepare and a perfect starter to any meal.

Omelette with Vegetables and Herbs

Posted on October 2nd, 2008 by Head Chef
Filed in: Breakfast, India, Starters, Vegetable Dishes

This recipe is a variation of the breakfast omelette, with an assortment of fresh vegetables and herbs. Ideal for breakfast or a light meal and suitable for vegetarians.

Spring Rolls

Posted on September 30th, 2007 by Head Chef
Filed in: Accompaniments, China, Starters

Spring rolls are fried Chinese pastries. Spring rolls are usually eaten during the Spring Festival in China, hence the name. Best serverd at once, hot and crispy, with sweet and sour sauce for dipping.

Gazpacho

Posted on June 19th, 2007 by Head Chef
Filed in: Soups, Spain, Starters

Gazpacho is refreshingly cold on hot summer days. This classic Spanish soup combines the best summer vegetables. Use the freshest, highest quality ingredients you can afford for a simply stunning soup. The soup needs to be made ahead of time …

Fisherman’s Soup

Posted on June 19th, 2007 by Head Chef
Filed in: Fish Dishes, Portugal, Soups, Starters

A traditional soup made with Mackeral and Hake fillets, although any available fish can be added. Try it with some fresh prawns added at the end, salmon and whiting also make a good base fish for the soup. Serve it …

Kartoffelsuppe

Posted on June 8th, 2007 by Head Chef
Filed in: Germany, Soups, Starters

Kartoffelsuppe is German Potato Soup that is easy to make and delicious. For a tasty variation, fry some bacon and fry it with the onion. There are many variations of this recipes, some of which we will present over the …

Crème de petits pois

Posted on June 5th, 2007 by Head Chef
Filed in: France, Soups, Starters

Crème de petits pois is Cream of Pea Soup made to a french recipe with thawed, frozen Petit Pois peas, potatoes and onions. The soup is an ideal starter especially on a cold winter evening. Should be served piping hot!

Shrimps flambéed in Cognac

Posted on June 5th, 2007 by Head Chef
Filed in: Fish Dishes, France, Starters

A stylish starter which is quick and easy to prepare and bound to make a big impression on your guests. Popular in France and impressive when flambéed at the table. Should be served piping hot immediately after preparation.