Pumpkin date cake
You need to cook 200g pumpkin to get the required amount of mashed pumpkin. Note
Coulibiac
Coulibiac is a Russian fish pie stuffed with spinach, rice and brown mushrooms.
Chicken and tikka pita
Cook the chicken the night before. Note
Spiced chicken with dates and chickpeas
Suitable to freeze at the end of step 3. Note
Seared salmon with leek velouté and salmon roe
Velouté, a white sauce made from roux (a cooked butter and flour mixture) and stock, is one of the five “mother” sauces in French cooking from which all other sauces are derived. Note
Pesto, bocconcini and artichoke pizza
The same amount of ingredients used to top a 30cm pizza will top four mini pizza bases. Note
Starbright
You need two large (460g) overripe bananas to get the required amount of mashed banana. Note
Low-fat chocolate fudge cake
Serve this cake warm. Note
Potato wedges with topping
Hearty and delicious dish of potato wedges with a spicy beef topping.
Ras el hanout
With a name that loosely translates as "top of the shelf", ras el hanout is a Moroccan blend of the best a spice merchant has to offer.
Chocolatecookie cappuccino pops
Hot chocolate flakes are usually sold in the coffee section of the supermarket. Note
Pear tarts
This recipe would also work really well with apple. serving idea Note
Spicy couscous chicken with fresh corn salsa
You could also add some coarsely chopped fresh coriander or finely chopped fresh chilli to the corn salsa. Couscous, the North African cereal made from semolina, lends an intriguing crunch to the coating on the chicken. Note
Rocket and blue cheese salad
This rocket and blue cheese salad is packed full of big flavours and will be an instant favourite.
Mint pink pearl cake
Equipment 30cm (12-inch) round wooden cake board 15cm (6-inch) round wooden cake board Smoothing tools 3cm x 3.5cm (1¼-inch x 1½-inch) scalloped cutter 3 wooden skewers 2 paper piping bags Tape measure Fine artist’s paint brush 2.5cm (1-inch) perspex measure Tweezers Pale minty green and soft dusty pink blend together for a sweet old- fashioned […]
Marmalade, ginger and almond slice
Store slice in an airtight container for up to a week. Note
Potato scones
You need to cook 2 medium potatoes (380g) for this recipe. The scones are best made and eaten on the same day. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.Thaw in oven, wrapped in foil. Note
Mini lamb kofta with hummus dip
Tasty, simple and spicy little lamb kofta that are great for summer lunches, cocktail parties or as spicy snacks.
Panzanella
Panzanella is a traditional Italian bread salad. As a variation, cut the soft white centre of the bread into small cubes, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil; toss until well coated. Place the bread cubes on an oven tray, sprinkle on 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan and toast in a moderate oven for about 10 […]
Smiley clock
It is important that the chocolate moulds are thoroughly cleaned and dried before using. You will need to buy three 50g packets of Smarties. Work quickly while making chocolate numbers, as the chocolate tends to set quickly. You may need to resoften the chocolate in a microwave oven for a couple of seconds, if this […]
Peppered fish tacos
Guests can assemble their own tacos at the table. Note
Pot-roasted pork with apples
Pork neck is a moist, tasty cut which pot-roasts really well. This is an easy way to cook; make sure the pan you use has a heavy base for even cooking and a tight-fitting lid. Note
Sweet corn and pumpkin purée
You could make the combination while cooking the purées; freeze, in 1-tablespoon portions in ice-cube trays, covered, for up to 1 month. Freeze remaining creamed corn in 1-tablespoon batches in ice-cube trays, covered, for up to 1 month. Reheat frozen portions in a microwave oven on MEDIUM (50%) power until just warmed. Note
Margarita cheesecakes
This delicious cake is both cheesecake, and margarita cocktail. For when you've just had one of those days.
Chicken and bean burritos
For a vegetarian option, add extra beans in place of the chicken. You need to cook ⅓ cup (65g) raw rice to get the amount of cooked rice used here. You could also use the microwave rice now available in most supermarkets. Note
Gone fishing
Black Cats and vanilla Milk Bottles are found in Allen’s Party Mix. Pink and oranges Nerds are found in Wonka Neon Nerds. Note
Panang fish curry
Panang is the English adaptation of the Thai word “phanoeng” or “panaeng” meaning curry. The paste is a complex, sweet and milder variation of an authentic Thai red curry paste, which is especially good with seafood. Some commercially prepared curry pastes can vary in heat and flavour. Add less than recommended until you can determine […]
Pot-roasted Asian-style corned beef
This corned beef pot roast takes inspiration from the sweet and fragrant spices of Asian cooking including star anise, cardamom, and soy sauce. Serve with Asian greens for a true fusion experience.
Persimmon maple upside-down cake
We used the firm, non-astringent persimmon variety (fuji fruit) in this recipe. Note
Sour pork curry
Thai basil, also known as horapa, is available from greengrocers and Asian supermarkets. To freeze; pack into freezerproof containers, leaving a 2.5cm space to allow for expansion. Seal, label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a saucepan or microwave on medium power (50%) until heated through. Note
Pickled peaches
Pickling spice is a mixture of mustard seeds, black peppercorns, dill seeds, allspice and bay leaves. It is available from the spice section in most supermarkets. Note
Lamb chops with barley, mint and cumin
To freeze; complete the recipe to the end of step 3. Pack into freezer-proof containers, leaving a 2.5cm (1 inch) space to allow for expansion. Seal, label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a large saucepan, then continue from step 4. Note
Moroccan couscous salad
Preserved lemon is a North African specialty, where lemons, whole or sliced, are placed in a mixture of salt and oil or lemon juice. Note
Soft-boiled eggs with herbed curry and yogurt
A light and healthy Indian-style breakfast dish that packs a real flavour punch.
Salade composé
Literally meaning “composed salad”, the ingredients in this dish are layered on top of each other, rather than being tossed together, and the dressing is drizzled over the top. Note
Spiced chickpea and cauliflower dosa
Chickpea flour (besan) is available from the health food aisle of supermarkets or health food stores. Note
Candles
Blow on the candles on this delicate and beautifully styled birthday cake.
Coffee hazelnut cake with marsala dates
This decadent chocolate coffee cake layered with vanilla mascarpone cream piled high with sweet syrupy marsala-soaked dates is almost too beautiful to eat. Almost.
Greek-style dill and lemon lamb shoulder
An exquisite, slowcooked Greek-style dish with dill and lemon lamb shoulder.
Pepita and oak leaf lettuce salad with cranberry dressing
Pepitas, dried pumpkin seeds, are available hulled or unhulled, raw or roasted. Most people here usually eat them as a snack or in a homemade muesli, but in many other countries they are commonly ground into meal for use as a sauce thickener. Note
Prawn kebabs with bean salad
Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour before using to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Cut skewers to an appropriate size using scissors, if they are too long. Note
Pretty in pink into the fairy forest
EQUIPMENT 20cm x 25cm (8-inch x 10-inch) rectangular cake board You can use a tub of strawberry frosting, if you prefer, place the frosting in a piping bag fitted with a small fluted tube to pipe the rosettes. Note
Pork and prawn toasts
If buying prawns in the shell, you will need to buy about 185g uncooked prawns. Note
Mexican kidney beans and sausages
With the help of a pressure cooker, this Mexican dish of tender chicken & chorizo sausages with kidney beans can be whipped up in no time.
Maple syrup and date puddings
If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. Recipe not suitable to freeze. Note
Strawberry shortcake
Although associated with America, the shortcake in fact originated in England and Europe. In England it was known as shortbread, until that name came to be used exclusively for the New Year Scottish shortbreads. Shortcake can be made a week ahead, assemble just before serving. Store covered, in refrigerator freeze shortcake suitable microwave jam suitable. […]
Sumac chicken and zucchini skewers
Soak bamboo skewers in cold water for an hour before using to prevent them from splintering and scorching. Note
Macaroon jam drops
You can use any flavoured jam you have on hand. Note
Spinach and fetta pide
A delicious traditional treat.
Ponzu prawns with green onions and spinach
Use sharp scissors to finely shred the nori. Prawn mixture can be marinated for a few hours or overnight in the fridge. Note
Caramelised apple pancakes
Golden, caramelised apples are the perfect topping for these light, fluffy pancakes. Drizzle with syrup and add a dollop of cream or ice-cream for a truly decadent dessert.
Country breakfast
Late morning is a good time to serve this country breakfast, skipping lunch and going for a long afternoon walk before dinner.
Roasted red capsicum tarts
Line quiche pans one at a time. Keep the remaining pastry sheet covered with a damp clean tea towel, to stop it drying out while lining the first quiche pan. Note
Smoked trout and brown rice salad
Before starting the recipe, boil the kettle so you have boiling water ready to go into the saucepan to blanch the brussels sprout leaves. You need to plunge the leaves into iced water, so make sure you have some on hand. You could also use a portion of cold-smoked, boneless trout, if you prefer. Note
Rings forever
If you don’t have a candy thermometer, boil the syrup until it’s thick with heavy bubbles. Remove from heat, let bubbles subside, then reassess the thickness of the syrup. Note
Sweet and sour duck with broccolini
Pomegranate molasses is available at Middle Eastern food stores and specialty food shops. Note
Sesame chicken stir-fry
Bean thread vermicelli is called win sen in Thailand and fun si in China. While it resembles rice vermicelli in appearance, it is tougher and can be quite hard. Soak the vermicelli only long enough to soften otherwise it will become stodgy or start to fragment. This is also a good vermicelli to deep-fry to […]
Sweet chilli marinade
A sweet and spicy Asian-style marinade that is fantastic with beef and pork ribs.
Rum cream sauce
The sauce is not suitable to freeze. Note
