Not A Chef’s Table
Bringing people together over good food. If you’re looking for a good time and a great meal, come on over and join the party at my next “Not A Chef’s Table”.
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Bringing groups of friends or colleagues together in a relaxed and informal setting to not only acquire new cooking skills but to also discover hidden culinary talents and learn about one another.
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About Martli
Julia Child once said that the only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook! I totally agree with her! Eating is an integral part of our existence, so please don’t eat to live when you can live to eat!
One of my personal challenges is getting people to love ingredients they would never dream of biting into! And when enjoy and finally realise what they are enjoying is sooo satisfying!
Cooking connects to the heart and is central to friends, fun and laughter and does not have to be complicated to be delicious! That is why I am Notachef!
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Not A Chef's Table
If there’s one thing I love more than anything else, it’s bringing people together over good food. So, when my lunch get-togethers with friends and family started to get a little too crowded, I knew it was time to take things to the next level.
Recipes with my own touch
My personal cooking style, which I call the “Not A Chef touch” is all about taking mostly traditional recipes and giving them a unique twist.
Leg of lamb with crunchy herbs
Anyone who knows me knows my love affair with roast lamb. This recipe is bursting with flavour and the meat literally falls off the bone! The crunchy herbs and spices add a delightful contrast in texture, making it perfect for a long, lazy Sunday lunch. You simply can't go
Rocket, burrata & tomato salad
Burrata means buttered in Italian and is a fresh mozzarella outer shell filled with mozzarella and cream. I first ordered this salad in Ticino a few Easters back when my friend, Marianne, was visiting. Both she & Marcel mocked me for ordering something so simple, but boy, were they
Baby beetroot, walnut & goat’s cheese salad
This beetroot salad is a staple in my kitchen. The flavors blend beautifully: the earthy beetroot is complemented by the natural sweetness of maple syrup, while the silky, creamy goat’s cheese melts in your mouth. For a slightly peppery kick, try using rocket leaves, or opt for lamb’s lettuce
Dark chocolate mousse
Chocolate mousse is a delicious, silky-smooth decadence first described as “mayonnaise de chocolate”? What an appropriate description! Legend has it that was invented by the French painter Henri Toulouse-Lautrec in the late 19th century. He was an experimental cook who loved to create signature dishes, but this was his
Spicy guacamole
We all pronounce guacamole wrong! In Mexico where this dish comes from (it literally means avocado sauce), it is pronounced WAKA MOLE! You can play around with the chillies to make it spicier or milder but know your chillies. The jalapenos from my garden are literally like non-identical twins
Sticky toffee winter pudding
This is a finger-licking-good pudding. The dates add a lovely layer of sweetness and the caramel sauce oozes throughout to make it truly sticky! Doesn't matter the type of weather, this little beauty will go down a treat with those who love dates and caramel. You can make it
Sunday roast lamb
My absolute favourite thing to make for Sunday lunch at Notachef’s Table is a lamb shoulder. It is so juicy and tender and reminds me of Christmas in my granny’s kitchen when I always tried to get my hands on the crispy leg of lamb fat when she wasn’t
Lamb and feta meatballs
I love meatballs! They are great as finger food and our kids love them too! Double bonus! These lamb meatballs with jewels of feta and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses are absolutely mouthwatering: perfect as part of a tapas meal or in a lunchbox for work or school. I
Applewähe (Swiss apple tart)
I wanted to make an apple tarte tatin for dessert the other day, but my husband requested an Apfelwähe, Switzerland’s beloved open-faced apple pie. This recipe is very delicious and definitely much healthier than a tarte tatin! There’s a secret layer of crushed hazelnuts at the bottom of the
Buttermilk loaf baked in a cast iron pot
I bake bread for my family at least twice per week using my trusty Thermomix to make the dough. It’s so much cheaper and tastier than grocery store bread. This is one of my go-to breads. It yields a generous loaf, although my family almost devours it as soon
Cook with friends or colleagues
Experience a fun and interactive culinary adventure with Not A Chef’s host Martli. Martli brings groups of friends or colleagues together in a relaxed and informal setting to not only acquire new cooking skills but to also discover hidden culinary talents and learn about one another.
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