Snack

Mango cucumber and mint smoothie

In this lovely summer drink, we combine refreshing cucumber and sweet ripe mangoes with the cooling sensation of fresh mint leaves. Now, go and take out your blender.

Cook time: 0

Servings: 2 glasses

Katsu-style cheese-stuffed pimientos

For people with high tolerance for spicy hot food, there’s the Mexican chili relleno. For the rest of us, there’s cheese-stuffed pimientoes cooked Japanese katsu style.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 2 people

Tomato and basil quesadillas

Imagine pizza Margherita and bruschetta in quesadilla form. Juicy tomatoes, fresh basil and mozzarella enclosed in tortilla grilled until crisp and the cheese has turned gooey.

Cook time: 5

Servings: 2 people

Banoffee with a tropical twist

Banana slices, caramel, toasted coconut, whipped cream and shaved chocolate in glass

No crust as this dessert isn’t a pie. Instead of digestive biscuits, you have toasted coconut flakes. You serve the banoffee in wineglasses to expose the beautiful layers of banana slices, salted caramel and cream.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Crispy beef tripe

Beef tripe cooked until tender is cooled, sliced, marinated in Vietnamese mixed fish sauce, tossed in starch, and deep fried until golden and crisp. Served with a tangy and spicy dipping sauce, crispy beef tripe may be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack or main course.

Cook time: 8 15

Servings: 3 people