Lamb fritters with spicy yoghurt
Leftover roast chicken can be used in place of the lamb in this recipe. Tarragon marries beautifully with chicken, so instead of using ground cumin, add 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon to the batter. Note
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Coconut and raspberry jelly pops
You can use any flavoured jelly you wish. Note
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Oregano fish with potatoes and tomato
We used flathead fillets but use any firm white fish fillets you like; blue eye, bream, ling, whiting or snapper are all fine. Remove the fish when it is almost cooked; it will continue to cook off the heat. Recipe not suitable to freeze. Note
Port-smoked beef
You need smoking chips and a smoke box for this recipe; they are available from barbecue supply stores. port-smoked beef Note
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Nutty choc-chip boiled fruit cakes
Use a serrated knife to cut the cakes. These cakes will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for four weeks; the toffee will soften after a few days, depending on the weather. Note
Grapefruit and orange cocktail
To segment the grapefruit, cut the top and bottom off each fruit; cut down the side following the curve of the fruit to remove the rind and white pith. Cut between the membranes to release the segments. Note
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Mandarin polenta biscuits
Early season imperial mandarins have a lovely aromatic rind, however, as they have a loose skin, a microplane grater is the best tool to use. You could substitute lemon or orange rind. Note
Charcuterie
Also goes well with grilled pork sausages; barbecued veal steaks; pan-fried chicken breasts. Note
Potato baskets with combination stir-fry
Baskets can be deep-fried up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and keep airtight when cool, then reheat by immersing briefly in hot oil until heated through. Note
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Lemon daisies
You need a 6cm (2-inch) flower-shaped cookie cutter. Don’t use boiled lollies for the centres as they will melt during cooking. You can vary the lollies used, but gelatine-based ones (jelly babies and the like) are probably best. Note
Corned beef and mustard jaffle
Cheesy corned beef sandwiches are a great way to use up leftovers.
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Maple-mustard pork cutlets with apple salad
Sprinkle with nuts, season to taste. Note
Chocolate and cranberry checkerboard cookies
Checkerboard cookies look and taste wonderful. These biscuits make a perfect gift. Stack the cookies, then wrap securely in cellophane to keep airtight. They will keep fresh for a week or two. Note
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Glacé fruit cake
Ginger wine, a beverage that is 14% alcohol by volume, has the piquant taste of fresh ginger.You can substitute it with dry (white) vermouth, if you prefer. Any type or combination of glace fruit can be used in this recipe. Note
