Recipes

VINCOTTO

VINCOTTO

Before there was Italian balsamic vinegar, there was the concentrated grape juice, Vincotto. Great way to use surplus grapes to use in the culinary...

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....