I have to have a little chocolate every single day so consider myself and expert in this field. It’s my treat at the end of a hard day’s work. Because it was the weekend and we had our dear friends Lauren and Alex over for a mini feast we ramped it up and made these retro chocolate mousse pots. Some things never go out of style and I don’t know anyone who could refuse these silky chocolatey pots of goodness. I’ve…
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1 tbsp olive oil 2 leeks, chopped (white parts only) 1/2 tsp chilli flakes 1 1/2 tsp each fennel seeds 4 garlic cloves, chopped 2 cups mixed greens, roughly chopped (e.g. herbs, spinach) 1/2…
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We love meatballs in our house (Blair’s usually our resident meatball chef) and make them tender by soaking breadcrumbs in milk and finishing by baking them in the oven. Feel free to use any…
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Who wants a recipe for Chocolate Hummus? I first tried it at Trader Joes on one of Blair’s work trips to Seattle and since travel again is a loooong way off I thought I’d…
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This would have to be one of my favourite recipes. I make for new baby gifts, new home gifts, picnics, make ahead meals – you name it. The pastry is rich and buttery so…
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Sickly treat alert! Chocolate and caramel lovers – this one is for you. And for those who care its gluten free. Cut it into small squares as this is rich and delicious. 120g dark…
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This delicious rotisserie pork roast recipe you’ll want to make again and again. I created them for Fisher & Paykel using the rotisserie function on their Freestanding Dual Fuel Cooker but feel free to…
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This light, honey sweetened cheesecake is made with strained yoghurt and a nutty walnut crust. Macerating is simply adding sugar or honey to your tamarillos – they’ll produce a dark red syrupy juice not…
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Hi I’m Gretchen, I’m a self-taught cook, food stylist and photographer – welcome to my blog My Weekend Table. I love nothing more than throwing dinner parties and feeding people who love to be…
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Eaten as the main event or as a side to a rotisserie meat these colourful sticky vege on creamy whipped feta and roast chickpeas which act like smoked croutons are the ultimate comfort food.…