F O U R A pasty is a British baked pastry, traditionally associated with Cornwall but popular all over the British Isles. The traditional Cornish pasty is filled with beef, potato, swede (also known as yellow turnip or rutabaga) and onion, seasoned with salt and pepper. During the 17th and 18th centuries, the pasty became popular with working people in Cornwall, where tin miners and others …
Tag: Savoury Snacks
Baos (Chinese Steamed Pork Buns)
It’s the final countdown! Only 10 recipes left in the book! This is recipe 152 of 161. Bao is a type of yeast-leavened filled bun from various Chinese cuisines. There are many variations in fillings and cooking methods, though the buns are most often steamed. These have a pork filling and are absolutely delicious. Step by step recipe below and …
Mince & Cheese Pies
Mince & cheese pies are a Kiwi classic, you can find them anywhere. They are not only sold at cafes and bakeries but also at gas stations. My favourite pies (mince & cheese, and any other filling) are the ‘world famous’ Sheffield Pies, located in a small village called Sheffield, in the Canterbury region. If …
Lamb Sausage Rolls with Minted Pea Purée
These lamb sausage rolls were so good! They take a bit of time to make since you need to cook the lamb in the oven for 3 hours and then chill the sausage in the fridge overnight, so make sure you set aside a couple of days to make this recipe. The minted pea purée …
Chicken, Leek & Mushroom Pie
This chicken, leek and mushroom pie takes a bit of time to make but it’s worth it! The sherry and the cream give the filling an amazing flavour. Step by step recipe below and list of ingredients at the end of the post! Finely chop the garlic, onions and leeks (not too much of the …
Savoury Brioche
Brioche is a French bread similar to an enriched pastry. It’s tender, rich, puffy and delicious! If you have an electric mixer with a dough hook, it will be pretty easy to make. If you don’t, you’ll have to knead the dough by hand, but the effort will be worth it! I’ve made a sweet …
Spiced Corn Fritters
These spiced corn fritters are very tasty and simple to make! The recipe uses Indian spices but you can use any spices you like. Step by step recipe below and list of ingredients at the end of the post! Gently pan-fry the finely chopped onion in a little oil until softened. Set aside to cool. …
Whitebait Fritters
Whitebait are the juveniles of five species of fish. They are translucent and around 5 cm long. In New Zealand they are regarded as a delicacy. Whitebait fishing is seasonal, but outside of fishing season you can buy frozen whitebait instead of fresh. Step by step recipe below and list of ingredients at the end …
Buckwheat Buttermilk Blinis
Blinis are Russian-style small savoury pancakes made with leavened batter. To me they tasted quite bitter; I don’t know if it was because of the buckwheat or the yeast. Luckily the toppings camouflaged the bitter taste pretty well! Step by step recipe below and list of ingredients at the end of the post. Mix the yeast, …
Leek & Cheese Tarts
These tarts are very yummy. The pastry is soft and buttery and the filling has three different types of cheese so it’s gooey and delicious! Step by step recipe below and list of ingredients at the end of the post. For the pastry: place the flour, paprika, salt and chilled butter in a food processor …
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