Legumes, Martini Food, Posts, Vegan, Vegetables

Steam-fried Edamame

Satisfying and healthy – the perfect green counter-balance to a cold hard martini. Continue reading Steam-fried Edamame

themartinisocialistNovember 5, 2023April 7, 20261 Comment

Martini Food, Olive, Other Vegetables, Posts, Vegan, Vegetables

Pinzimonio

This is an Italian appetiser that goes very nicely with a martini. It’s essentially just fresh vegetables dipped in olive oil. Continue reading Pinzimonio

themartinisocialistOctober 24, 2023April 4, 2026Leave a comment

Martini Food, Other Vegetables, Posts, Vegan, Vegetables

Crunchy Air Fryer Aubergine (Eggplant)

This is a really easy and very tasty way to prepare eggplant / aubergine using your air fryer. Continue reading Crunchy Air Fryer Aubergine (Eggplant)

themartinisocialistSeptember 12, 2023April 7, 20262 Comments

Fish, Martini Food, Posts, Rice

Mini Onigiri to serve with Martinis

Onigiri are like a Japanese equivalent of a sandwich, consisting of rice, mixed with certain ingredients and then shaped, often into triangles. They can last up to three days (although this can depend on the ingredients and amount of salt and they are usually best eaten within 24 hours). They are often used in packed lunches or eaten at picnics. They are satisfying, tasty and … Continue reading Mini Onigiri to serve with Martinis

themartinisocialistSeptember 3, 2023April 2, 20243 Comments

Martini Food, Salad, Vegan

Miso Cucumber Canapés

These are easy but tasty martini canapes using only cucumber and miso paste for a refreshing, healthy, salty-umami vegan bite. Continue reading Miso Cucumber Canapés

themartinisocialistMarch 19, 2022April 17, 20242 Comments

Martini Food, Posts

More martini snacks and canapes

I’m just going to leave this here… What could be easier than olives and cheese-stuffed peppers that you picked up at the shops on the way home? I particularly like the colour contrast of these two. Oh and the taste. You can’t go wrong with the lemony-buttery taste of Nocellara olive flesh, while the soft creamy cheese paired very indulgently with the sweet piccante … Continue reading More martini snacks and canapes

themartinisocialistAugust 30, 2016June 5, 2022Leave a comment

Martini Food, Posts

Martini Izakaya Dishes

An Izakaya is essentially a type of Japanese pub that specialises in food to accompany drinks. It’s basically my favourite type of drinks setting. I love the post-work, instantly friendly and relaxed atmosphere, completely free of pretension. Comparable to Spanish tapas or Turkish meze, the Izakaya-way is healthier than simply guzzling down a bucket of booze before staggering off for some fish and chips or … Continue reading Martini Izakaya Dishes

themartinisocialistFebruary 22, 2016May 24, 202210 Comments