Hi there thankfully I have got round to the month of Mays blog. It has been very busy the the last few weeks hence once again a late update! I would like to start this month with another special which we had on offer last month and proved reasonably successful.The lucky ones that took up the offer were Lyn and Frank from Kirkcaldy,Raymond and Tracy from Rosyth and Craig and Mags from Lower Largo.

This month Emerald Catering is offering a special Tapas night!
What ever the occassion(do you really need one!)we are offering 6 items at £10.00...yes £10.00 per head which will be....remember it includes delivery,set up,cutlery,crockery,napkins and pick up next day! All we ask is a minimum of 10 people. Surely getting ten mates together won't pose a problem. Anyway lets try and tempt you with these dishes!

The following are a modern twist on Asian,Medditeranean and the Spanish classic.
Fresh Tuna rolled with pickled vegetables and wasabi creme fraiche
Duck dumplings with asian style salad
Squid" Tagine Style"
Proscuitto with fig,rocket and parmesan
Classic spanish tortilla with fennel and olive dressing
King prawn skewer with smoked paprika and garlic aioli

I hope these sound tempting enough....they will with some nice champagne cocktails!
Should any reader have a problem with recipes and would like any queries answered please e.mail me at rjmillar1@blueyonder.co.uk as I will be more than willing to help or give advice on any issue of concern.Better still get a few friends round and I will come over and help you cook a dish you have always wanted to impress with but haven't been able to cook.
Well we have a wedding coming up in West Lothian at the end of the month which we are looking forward to very much.Starting with champagne and canapes in a beautiful walled garden then onto the 3 course meal with a hot buffet in the evening,I'm sure we will have a lovely sunny day to go with it.
Any readers out there that hosts any events them selves but are struggling with cutlery,crockery,linen,glassware etc. we do have some available for hire so please give us a call on 07743 937178.
Get calling for the Tapas special which will be at the above bargain price till June 1st.

For the cooking enthusiast who loves the odd recipe and tip we have a Pavlova to share with you.
Aprrox.4/5 egg whites(depends on size of egg)
8oz caster sugar
I tbs lemon juice and I teaspoon of cornflour(mix these together)
You will also need a mixer(bowl with a whisk attachment)

Method:Preheat oven to 160c/310f
Make the meringue in the mixer by whisking the egg white till they start to thicken then SLOWLY add the sugar bit by bit till its all added and the meringue is looking glossy.
To give the pavlova its gooey middle you then add the lemon and cornflour mix. Keep the machine going for another 5 mins or so which by this time it should be thick and glossy looking.
Get yourself a baking tin lined with greaseproof paper then tip the mixture into the tin and level it out with a spatula(doesn't have to be to neat looking)
Bake in the pre-heated oven for nearly an hour.Should have risen slightly.
Bring out oven cool then cut into squares or rounds then add whipped cream and some lovely strawbs and rasps and a raspberry sauce.The tip for this recipe is the lemon and cornflour mix which gives the meringue its gooey centre.
It won't fail to impress your guests!

Thanks for looking in will post another blog shortly.
Raymond