Published on April 22, 2020Updated on June 19, 2023
It’s currently hottest trend around: enjoying a drink and some nibbles during a video call with friends or family to get round the loneliness of lockdown. Do you do this too? If so, here are a few easy recipe ideas for your next happy hour video chat.
Enjoying “Happy Hour” doesn’t necessarily have to mean packing on the pounds. Chef Marcel Ravin is here with a few great ideas for you to enjoy guilt-free during your next drinks session! There are both sweet and savoury options to choose from, all of which are light, delicious, and make perfect finger food. Recipes are inspired by the culinary creations at Mada One, Monaco’s top spot for chic snacks brought to you by Marcel Ravin.
If you’re a fan of savoury…
Quinoa Falafel
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Quick Tuna Rillettes with Smoked Salmon
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Drain the tuna and mix with the smoked salmon, lemon juice and grapeseed oil. Check and correct the seasoning with a pinch of Cayenne pepper and grate a little lime zest over the top.
Avocada
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Or for something sweet…
Fresh Fruit, Chocolate and Passion Fruit Skewers
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Coconut Rochers
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Hummus is a great option for a light pre-dinner snack. But rather than buying it in a tub, why not make it yourself! Check out this recipe for hummus that is packed with different flavours, created by chef Patrick Laine at ÔMER, the restaurant by Alain Ducasse at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo. Find it here
Check out the recipe for our Bubble-Wap, a vibrant cocktail that reflects the warm, cheerful tones of Buddha-Bar Monte-Carlo. Find it here!
Feel free to share your creations with us on social media by tagging us @montecarlosbm. We’ll reshare our favourites!
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