Wake up to a comforting bowl of Apple Date Coconut Porridge with Toasted Almonds
The best thing about breakfast porridge is how many different toppings can be added. From more simple sliced fresh fruits or frozen berries, honey, maple syrup, nuts, or homemade compotes. Eating a warm comforting bowl of porridge really is a treat!
Apple Butter Porridge
Apple butter is a thick jam-like spread made with apples and spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. In this recipe, Sweet and Savoury Apple Date Sauce is used to dollop on top and blend into the porridge, giving a warming and luxurious taste. Cooking the oats with coconut milk adds a rich creamy texture that is truly unbeatable.

For this recipe, you will need:

Porridge oats
Coconut milk
Water

Garnish

Cold milk
Maple syrup
Sweet and Savoury Apple Date Sauce, (recipe in the blog post)
Toasted almond flakes
Pinch of dried flowers (optional)

Instructions: You can find the full recipe at:  https://flaevor.com/apple-date-coconut-porridge-with-toasted-almonds/

Lime, jalapeños, fragrant herbs and has an addictive crunch Ready in less than 10 minutes with no cooking required, this creamy whipped Feta Crunch Dip is delicious when served with tortilla chips, flatbreads, breadsticks or fresh vegetables such as carrot and cucumber sticks.
What is different about this dip?
Feta is whipped with thick Greek yoghurt which gives it an extra creamy indulgent taste and texture. Chopped pickled jalapeños add just the right touch of spice, but the most exciting part is the chopped herbs and pistachios mixed through the dip creating the ‘crunch’. Each mouthful is layered with flavour.

For this recipe you will need:

Feta cheese
Greek Yoghurt
Lime Juice
Jalapeños
Pistachios
Mint
Dill
Sea Salt Flakes
Olive Oil

Method:
For the full recipe please visit flaevor.com, recipe link below: https://flaevor.com/feta-crunch-dip/ 

 

It's back to basics with this classy Spiced Ricotta Honey Toast
Simple ingredients are cleverly combined to create this truly divine eating experience. Creamy ricotta spread over crusty toasted bread, topped with honey and garnished with lightly roasted and crushed fennel and coriander. For those who like a little extra kick, a pinch of chilli flakes can also be added.


Ricotta and Honey A match made in heaven, you will find many recipes combining the two ingredients for dips, desserts, and even toppings for pizza. Ricotta's thick and creamy texture and mild, slightly nutty taste make it neutral enough to pair with both sweet and savory ingredients.
What type of honey is best
When it comes to wanting delicious sweet syrupy honey, the most easily available brands will do. But just to note, most supermarket brands are pasteurized, with some continuing added sugar which results in a loss of natural nutrients. Raw honey is the purest form of honey, bypassing filtration and holding on to its natural nutrients and health benefits.

Fennel Honey Fennel Honey, although quite rare, is a real thing. Honeybees are very attracted to the beautiful yellow flowers of the fennel plant and use them for nectar. Fennel seeds are highly aromatic and have many medicinal and therapeutic benefits. So combining fennel seeds and honey for this lovely Spiced Ricotta Honey Toast is a winning combination for taste and health.
To make this recipe you will need:

Crusty white bread or sourdough
Ricotta cheese
Honey
Fennel seeds
Coriander seeds
Chilli flakes

Preparation: You can find the complete list of ingredients and cooking instructions in the original recipe here: 
Spiced Ricotta Honey Toast

Not only does this pasta look like the Italian flag, it seamlessly combines classic Italian flavours with pure class
Everyone loves a good pasta dish and with thousands of pasta recipes to choose from or create yourself it's almost impossible to get bored of cooking and eating it. Whether it's simple parmesan and oil spaghetti (Cacio e Pepe), fresh seafood, garden vegetables, tomato sauce or meat ragu, you are at any point in time ready to fall in love all over again with a bowl of it.
Therefore this Pesto Confit Tomato and Burrata Rigatoni is undoubtedly a classy celebration of some of the most well-known and loved Italian ingredients - basil pesto, burrata cheese, oregano, olive oil, caper berries and of course, tomatoes.

What is Rigatoni Pasta? Rigatoni is a large tube-shaped pasta defined by recognizable ridges rolling down their length. These ridges all in all make a great adhesive surface to grab onto sauces and grated cheese more easily.
The ends are cut square (as opposed to penne which has a diagonal shape). The pasta takes its name from the Italian word  rigato  which means 'ridged' or 'lined'. Rigatoni is most commonly served in the South of Italy, especially Sicily.

Confit cherry tomatoes with infused olive oil
This is a really handy recipe that can be used multiple times for multiple meals. Juicy cherry tomatoes, garlic and thyme are slowly simmered in olive oil to produce to most intense flavour bomb that any tomato could hope to achieve

Pesto, burrata, oregano and caper berry pasta sauce Three very classic Italian ingredients harmoniously combined with juicy confit tomatoes to really make this pasta the ultimate Italian dish. Whilst eating you will notice the varied textures in your mouth - the thick satisfying bite of rigatoni, juicy popping cherry tomatoes, soft umami garlic, creamy milky burrata and the perfect sharpness of caper berries cutting through and cleaning your palette.



For this recipe of Pesto Confit Tomato and Burrata Rigatoni you will need:

Rigatoni pasta
Basil pesto
Confit tomatoes
Burrata
Salt flakes
Caper berries
Fresh oregano leaves

Preparation: You can find the complete list of ingredients and cooking instructions in the original recipe here: 
 Pesto Confit Tomato and Burrata Rigatoni

What to gift a friend who loves food?
A tasty homemade food gift is a present that everyone loves and appreciates. When packaged, wrapped, and presented in a special way, edible Christmas presents can feel much more meaningful to the receiver than a standard shop-bought present.
Something sweet, salty, spice-infused or a combination of all three. From flavored salt, spice blends, negroni-infused jam, or a mouth-watering salted caramel whiskey drink, the best way to make this festive season enjoyable is to cook your own presents and be proud to give these kind thoughtful creations to the ones you love and care about.
Smoke Salt
Flavored salt is a fast and clever way to add an instant flavour boost to an array of dishes and it’s also a great edible gift during the festive season. Sprinkle meats, seafood, soups, boiled and roasted potatoes, oven fries, eggs, tomatoes, sour cream, yoghurt, guacamole and much more. Recipe for Smoke Salt here:
Mulled Wine Syrup
Mulled wine syrup, a concentrated version of the original recipe, can be stored in the fridge and used to create a single glass, two glasses, or even 6 in less than 5 minutes. A great alternative to making a whole bottle batch at once and easier to serve a crowd of friends who all desire separate drinks. A festive gift that's meant to be shared. Recipe for  Mulled Wine Syrup here:
Negroni Marmalade
You might think every time you open your fridge door this Negroni Marmalade is winking at you, inviting you to dip your knife in generously… and you are right!  A gift that gives and gives, with sticky, fudgy rind pieces suspended in a crimson-colored orange and grapefruit jam, gin, vermouth and Campari adds plenty of scentful citrus aromatics. Recipe for  Negroni Marmalade here:
Pear Date and Tamarind Chilli Chutney
Pear Date and Tamarind Chilli Chutney has a festive feel and taste that can be enjoyed all year round. A handy gift due to its long shelf life, this sweet salty, sour and slightly spicy chutney is delicious served with cheese and will keep in the fridge for up to one year. Recipe for Pear Date and Tamarind Chilli Chutney here:
Salted Caramel Whiskey
Savor every sip of this rich, sweet and salty liquid caramel drink infused with a whisky of your choice. What was supposed to be a decadent tray of salted caramel fudge failed and somehow found its way into a blender with half a bottle of whisky. Turns out it's the most impressive gift to give a friend or loved one that enjoys a sweet nightcap after a good meal. Recipe for Salted Caramel Whiskey here:
Party Nuts
During the festive season, Party Nuts are an essential go-top snack for guests enjoying a drink and waiting for the main dish to be served. Alternatively, you could choose not to share them and eat them all yourself. Recipe for Party Nuts here: 
Lychee Ketchup
A fragrant sweet, salty, spicy and sour sauce that adds curiosity and interest to any dish it joins. It might seem an unusual mix, adding lychees to tomato sauce, but the combination produces an outstanding tongue-tingling effect that pairs harmoniously with seafood, chicken and pork. A Christmas gift to spark creative ideas in the receiver. Recipe for Lychee Ketchup here:
Madras Curry Blend
Madras curry powder adds a hot, earthy flavour with a floral touch to an array of dishes. From forming the base of a curry, spicing stews, or even used to sprinkle over fried eggs or roasted potatoes, this homemade spice mix is a great gift for any passionate home cook. Recipe for Madras Curry Powder here:
Beer Whiskey Onion Jam
This bombastic jam packs a huge punch, even in small doses and is begging to be smothered over steaks, inside burgers, toasted between oozing melting cheese sandwiches or served poshly over cheese and crackers. Anyone who receives a jar of this jam will be asking for the recipe. Recipe for Beer Whisky Onion Jam here:
 
 
 Full article here: Delicious Impressive Edible Christmas Gifts  

Experience the beautiful flavours of this Buttery Parmesan and Sage Pearl Barley, a dish you'll want to make all season long Pearl barley is a wonderful substitute for rice; hearty, filling and with a warm comforting earthy flavour. Cooked in chicken or vegetable stock to enhance its flavour, it is pan-fried with butter and parmesan, then topped with crispy sage and burnt butter. Autumnal flavours at their best. How long do you cook pearl barley? Simply boil water and add barley, return to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and continue to lightly boil for 30 - 35 minutes. The barley should be cooked through but with a slight al dente chewy bite. What is burnt butter? Burnt Butter ( beurre noisette  in French), is regular butter that has been cooked to the point where water has evaporated and the natural milk solids in the butter turn golden brown. This produces a rich deep nutty toasty flavour which is delicious for drizzling on grains, bread, pasta, fish and much more.
For this recipe of Buttery Parmesan and Sage Pearl Barley you will need:

Pearl barley
Powdered chicken stock (or a cube).
Grated parmesan
Butter
Marjoram
Sage leaves
Salt and pepper
Extra grated parmesan for garnish

Preparation: You can find the complete list of ingredients and cooking instructions at the original recipe here:  Buttery Parmesan and Sage Pearl Barley