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Apr

Naharas’ Red Velvet Cake

Wow! I made this cake with my god daughter Nahara. It’s a different recipe compared to a ‘normal’ sponge cake, but soooooo moist! Don’t worry if you think the batter is too runny, it works!! Ingredients For the sponges 300ml vegetable oil, plus extra for the tins 500g plain flour 2 tbsp cocoa powder 4 […]

Feb

Book now for summer 2020

Dates are filling up fast! Don’t be disappointed Book your private chef to look after all your catering needs while you relax and enjoy your summer holiday. #privatechefalgarve #privatecateringalgarve #algarvekitchenangels.net

Dec

The BEST mince pie recipe EVER!!!

This pastry is so short and crumbly it requires delicate hands, but well worth it, they are the best mince pies you’ll ever taste!! Recipe: 226 grams plain flour 85 grams salted butter 85 grams trex or cooking lard 1 tablespoon (approximately) very cold water 1 x 441 gram jar of quality sweet mince meat […]

Nov

Happy clients = happy Chef

It’s always great to receive feedback Thank you John, Fiona and family Dear Louisa Our thanks again to you for looking after us so well and for all the fabulous food you prepared for us. It made it a proper holiday for Fiona (well needed) and me. We will certainly be in touch next […]

Oct

Grannies chocolate biscuit cake

A favourite family recipe from my mum, much loved by my nephews. They swear nobody makes’CBC’ (chocolate biscuit cake) like Granny can! It’s a no bake easy recipe, ideal to make with children. Once you’ve tried it, I’m sure it will become part of your family too! Ingredients: 115 grams unsalted butter 1 tablespoon sugar […]

Mar

M&Ms gravity defying birthday cake

I don’t normally do decorated cakes but this was a special request for a special young man Happy Birthday Rory Recipe to follow!

Mar

Homemade Danish pastries

Delicious homemade Danish pastries, time consuming but worth it #baking #homemadedanishpastries #algarvekitchenangels Ingredients 250g strong white flour, plus extra for dusting 250g plain flour 7g sachet fast-action yeast 50g golden caster sugar 125ml whole or semi-skimmed milk 1 large egg, beaten plus extra beaten egg to glaze 250g pack lightly salted butter, not fridge cold but not […]

Mar

Thank you Laura for the great review. It was an absolute pleasure to cook for you and to meet you and your fab group of friends. You know how to party!! #algarvekitchenangels #privatechefalgarve #privatecateringalgarve#privatecatereralgarve #cookalgarve #chefalgarve

Thank you Laura for the great review. It was an absolute pleasure to cook for you and to meet you and your fab group of friends. You know how to party!! #algarvekitchenangels #privatechefalgarve #privatecateringalgarve#privatecatereralgarve #cookalgarve #chefalgarve Dear Louisa Thank you so so much for all your hard work that made my husbands 40th birthday party so amazing! You responded […]

Feb

What my clients say about #algarvekitchenangels.net

Louisa has worked for us for around 8 or 9 years now. We book her in May, June, 5 weeks in the summer and in September. She is wonderful (and I am highly critical and have a heightened attention to detail …!!). Historically she does lunch and dinner for us. Our villa sleeps 11. We […]

Jan

The best ever rice, Hkaka rice. My father in laws recipe

The best rice ever is hkaka rice. I leant this recipe from my father in law, who was born in the Middle East and lived there for the first 45 years of his life. You will need: A small but deep saucepan 2 cups of basmati rice 2 tablespoons olive oil Knob of butter Method: […]