Saturday, December 31, 2011

Cocktails

Dirty Martini

70ml / 2fl oz vodka
1 Tbsp dry vermouth
2 Tbsp olive brine
1 green olive


Espresso Martini

1oz espresso
1 1/2oz vodka
1 1/2oz kahlua
1oz creme de cacao

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Gnocchi

1 mug of cold mashed potato,
Sea salt, freshly ground black pepper,
A handful of finely chopped fresh herbs (sage, rosemary or mint),
2 tbsp grated cheese (optional),
1 finely chopped garlic clove,
2 tbsp olive oil / butter,
Olive oil for cooking,
1 mug of self raising flour (or plain flour and 1/2 tsp baking powder).

  • Mix potato, seasoning, herbs, garlic and oil/butter. 
  • Work into a dough, adding more flour if needed.
  • Roll the dough into a log shape - like a long smarties tube !
  • Slice into 1cm rounds.
  • Cook in shallow layer of oil until golden on each side.