Hello everyone..mother's day, Sunday 18th March was my first little dinner party which has been a real hit. Even though it was all family members and my boyfriend..i am sure they would never be bias and also tell the truth. I have called it a mash-up as each course was a little piece from around the world. Also today was a lovely day, which we all know is rare in Northern Ireland. Therefore, the wine was flowing. If i knew it was going to be as nice i would have made my homemade lemonade but that is for another day. Anyway just for starters ;) is a dish i have had many times when out in restaurants but never attempted myself, Thai style crab cakes, served with Italian salad, drizzle of olive oil and very very spicy sesame dipping sauce, not for the faint hearted.
This is a melt in your mouth mild dish with a spicy, zingy side which my mum went in for the kill and poured her pot of sauce all over her crab cakes and loved it where my Dad put the tiniest bit on each mouthful and really enjoyed it. Today really showed me how different people have very different taste buds or whether my mum has any at all. It really is about getting all that flavour in there though and its totally worth experimenting as Thai has so many yummy spicy and refreshing ingredients such as chilli, lime, coriander and curry spices.
Inspiration has come from as far as Asia and Australia but also very close to home right in front of me on the telly. As most of us know you just need to switch on the box and you have got shows like Come dine with me and Masterchef. For those of you who are new to cooking, this next recipe is so simple but yet so scrummy. This was made on Come dine with me and I have not been able to get it out of my head. Was a major success with everyone today. Lemon and chocolate posset garnished with strawberry and mint..mmmm!
One of my favorite chefs at the minute is Raymond Blanc, so i added a recipe from his recent tour around France, the Rum Babas, which are little muffin type cakes but a lot lighter soaked in a rum syrup served with creme fraiche and raspberry conserve..totally delicious!
All the recipes or links will be added...happy mothers day to all the mumsy's out there and i hope you all got a little piece of gourmet today, until next time....
bye xo
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