A rosy twist to the original gimlet with a hint of sweetness…
Prosperity Toss 魚生
A Prosperity Toss on the 7th Day of the Lunar New Year to symbolise abundance, prosperity and good health.
Easy Effortless Pancakes
Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, a traditional feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Lent ~ 40 days leading up to Easter, traditionally a time of fasting and on Shrove Tuesday, Anglo-Saxon Christians went to confession and were “shriven” (absolved from their sins).
Tapioca Pearls with Coconut Milk & Rice Balls (Tong Yuan)
A delicately sweet creamy dessert which can be eaten all year round warm or chilled but especially popular during Chinese New Year with Rice Balls.
Mandarin Ginger Gin and Chinese Whisper Cocktail
Continuing with a Chinese New Year theme, two lychee liqueur based cocktails for both gin or vodka drinkers. Laced with ginger to add a fiery punch and complemented with citrus fruits.
Chinese New Year Cake ~ Nian Gao
Nian Gao is a popular sweet, gooey rice cake eaten during Chinese New Year. It is considered lucky as the pronunciation of Nian Gao sounds like “year high” which symbolises a better year ahead, advancement, promotion and the promise of a better year ahead.
Chinese New Year & Pussy Willow
Pussy Willow 柳絮The pussy willow plant, also known as Catkins bear their furry buds from late winter onwards and this signifies the beginning of Spring. The many buds of the pussy willow make it a favourite flower for Chinese New Year. The fluffy white blossoms resemble silk, and they soon give forth young shoots the colour…
Curly Wurly Kale Salad
A plethora of taste and texture with every mouthful of this nutritious kale salad. Packed with chickpeas, mandarin segments, pomegranate and feta cheese. Laced with a maple syrup and balsamic vinegar dressing.
Mango Syllabub with Cognac & Fresh Lime Juice
An easy recipe with a hint of lime and sweetness of mango laced with fine cognac to delight dinner guests…
Baked Cashew Nuts, Cauliflower & Chickpeas with Harissa
A healthy, wholesome recipe that has so much flavour and texture with minimal effort. Packed with protein, colour and warming spices.
Exquisite & Effortless Espresso Martini
An effortless, refreshingly smooth coffee based martini made with XO Cafe liqueur.
Fun & Festive Champagne Jelly Shots
A fun and delicious bite size version of a refreshing champagne cocktail to spread a little festive cheer.
