Recipes

PICKLED PURPLE HAZE!

PICKLED PURPLE HAZE!

Try growing Purple Rain cauliflower – the more purple the cauliflower the more antioxidants it contains. Serve raw as a crudite or lightly steam th...

SUMMER BERRY TRIFLE

Jordan Rondel’s summer berry trifle isn’t overly sweet or intensely creamy. Folding Greek yoghurt through the cream gives it a lovely, subtle tang ...

RECIPE - CAPRESE SALAD

CAPRESE SALAD This iconic salad celebrates the simple fresh ingredients that embody the essence of Summer. Salad ingredients: Mix of tomatoes, lar...

RECIPE - BASIL PESTO

Basil Pesto RecipeInto the food processor put: 2 packed cups of basil leaves 2 large cloves garlic, peeled and sliced ¾ cup olive oil ¼ cup fresh ...

RECIPE - CHOCOLATE TERRINE

This is always a winner when you’re looking for a delicious Christmas treat with coffee. Or to give away as a present. ½ cup of raisins 2 tabs bran...

RECIPE - CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Quick, easy, and a winner with everyone, especially with good coffee. 300 g dark chocolate 1 tab milk 2 tabs brown rum, brandy, whisky, Cointreau –...

RECIPE - BOOZY CHERRIES

BOOZY CHERRIES! Great Christmas present. ½ cup caster sugar ¼ cup boiling water 1 ½ cups golden rum 1 cinnamon stick 4 cups cherries, stalks remove...

RECIPE - STRAWBERRY PUNCH

Fun way to serve a crowd - like a cocktail but without the hassle of mixing individual drinks. To make this a non-alcoholic punch simply omit the a...

RECIPE - SPICED LAMB MEATBALLS WITH FARRO, BROAD BEAN & BABY SPINACH SALAD

Ingredients: 500 grams lamb mince 1 teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon chilli flakes 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped 1 cu...

RECIPE - STRAWBERRY MERINGUE PIE

This looks spectacular but is simple to make. Sue Wooldridge. 3 large eggs 1 cup sugar, +2 extra tablespoons for meringue 1/3 cup cornflour 125 mls...

RECIPE - WATERCRESS SOUP WITH SCALLOP DUMPLINGS

For something a little more posh, try Ray McVinnie’s light summer soup combining the tang of lemon with the richness of scallops. Serves 6. 500 g s...

RECIPE - PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS PESTO

This makes a quick and easy dinner. Heat a large pot of salted water and cook your choice of pasta, such as fettucine or spirals, until al dente....

RECIPE - HONEY GLAZED CARROTS

Really tasty and great to take to a pot-luck if you have plenty of carrots in the garden. 450 g carrots, peeled and sliced lengthways 2 tablespoons...