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Chorizo Sausage Rolls

June 16, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

These sausage rolls are a far cry from anything you can find in a British supermarket or shop! In my opinion sausage rolls need to be approached with caution. Whether it is sneakily trying one (that ends up being more than just one) when fresh out of the oven or making sure you are strategically placed near to the sausage rolls at a party, these really are the most addictive finger food! But not all sausage rolls are eaten when piping hot out of the oven, or freshly made with crisp and buttery puff pastry …

Red Onion Bhajis with a Mint Raita

May 12, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

It just isn’t a decent curry unless you have a side of little fried balls of onions that are crispy and generously spiced! I have made no secret of how disappointed I am in with Indian food in Berlin. The curries are mild with no spice or heat at all and are often just a watery or creamy bowl of blandness with some stodgy, wet rice on the side. A few years ago we did actually find a fairly good Indian restaurant and while their curries were in no competition to the ones we enjoy in the UK…

Paprika and Thyme Roasted Almonds

February 21, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

I am a big fan of charcuterie and cheese boards, or meat and cheese nights as my husband and I fondly call it. It is so much more than simply throwing a bit of cheese and crackers together. Of course cheese and cured meats are the main part of this delicious gathering of quality foods but I also love to serve some pickled gherkins, olives and these Paprika and Thyme Roasted Almonds on the side. During a trip to San Francisco last year we went on a wine tour to the Napa and Sonoma Valley….

Totopos (tortilla chips) with Guacamole

February 17, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

Finding good mexican food in Berlin is near impossible. My husband and I were pleasantly surprised to find a decent mexican a few years ago that happened to be around the corner from the new apartment we had just moved into. They served black bean quesedillas, soft corn tacos filled with slow cooked juicy meat and delicious mains of grilled meats with spicy green or red rice. Although one of the main reasons we went there was for the margaritas! I find that a lot of the so-called cocktail bars fill the glasses…

Crispy Pork Wontons with a Chilli Dipping Sauce

January 30, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

My previous blog post was full of celebration for Chinese New Year and I kicked off the weekend with one of our favourite take away dishes – Chicken Chow Mein! I love combining sweet, sour and salty flavours and using ingredients such as ginger, chillies and fresh spices. It is one of the reasons why Chinese food is one of my favourite cuisines. There are so many delicious dishes of slow cooked meats in a sweet and sour sauce or steamed noodles in a hot and spicy broth and fresh fish grilled with a hot and citrus infused salad…

Stilton and Walnut Vol-au-Vents

December 30, 2016 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

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It isn’t a New Year’s Eve party unless there are some canapés on offer! Besides, New Year is the last few days where it is still acceptable to eat all things butter, sugar, pastry and drink all things alcoholic before the new year, new you diet kicks in and it is back to work! These Stilton and Walnut vol-au-vents are the perfect treat to end the year with. I particularly like serving these at a NYE party because they use up leftovers. So many of us have a bit of leftover stilton that has now crept to the back of the fridge,…

Pork and Cranberry Christmas Crackers

December 8, 2016 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

The Christmas parties have already started, my sparkly nail polish is out and another new little black dress is purchased. I love this time of year and especially the run up to Christmas. The year passes by so quickly that before you know it you have still not arranged that shopping date with a friend, or to try out an afternoon tea that you have heard good reviews of. It is why this time of year is so special because it is the perfect opportunity for us to make the effort to host a party or we get invited to events where we can catch up with our friends and family….

Bacon, Pumpkin and Feta Muffins

November 4, 2016 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

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It is that time of year where I am once again jealous of everyone back home attending firework displays. Bonfire night has always been one of my favourite times of the year and even though we always plan to make a trip back for it we never actually do! Luckily, this doesn’t stop us from keeping up with tradition as tomorrow night we will have a few sparklers on the balcony with our first mug of glühwein of the year!…

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