Recipes

Overnight breakfast bircher recipe

Ingredients           2 cups rolled oats 120g raspberries or strawberries 40g flaked almonds 2 cups soy milk 3 big dollops of Greek yoghurt 3 tbsp honey 80g dates or cranberries or raisins * This recipe makes 4 serves.   Prepare           Roughly mix dry ingredients and fruit together in a ceramic bowl. …

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Chicken & mushroom crepes

Delicate and savoury, these chicken and mushroom crêpes are a comforting classic perfect for a satisfying brunch or light dinner.   Ingredients     50g butter 250g sliced mushrooms 500g chicken, diced 3 stems shallots, sliced finely 1 chicken stock cube ½ cup white wine 1 big dollop of Greek yoghurt Pepper to taste Plain flour to thicken, if necessary …

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Marinated artichokes recipe

Marinate your artichokes. Perfect for platters, pastas, or straight from the jar – bring bold Mediterranean flavour to your meals in seconds!    Ingredients           2 lemons, juiced and extra lemon juice to clean artichoke 6 globe artichokes 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra olive oil to fill glass jar 160ml (2/3 cup) white …

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Gorgonzola stuffed baked potato recipe

Just a spud, some heat, and your favourite toppings stand between you and pure comfort on a plate!   Ingredients           2 whole washed potatoes 2 Tbsp butter 5 Tsp double dollop cream 6 Tsp soft blue cheese like gorgonzola Walnuts, to garnish Handful of steamed spinach Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste * …

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Bigos – traditional Polish recipe

Dive into the rich, smoky flavours of Poland’s favourite hunter’s stew. Grab your sauerkraut, sausage, and spices – and bring Bigos to your table tonight!   Ingredients 1 ½ teaspoons caraway seeds, 3 juniper berries, slightly crushed 1 large onion finely chopped 4 chicken thighs 500g sauerkraut drained, chopped 300g white cabbage chopped 8-10 prunes pitted, halved 1½ tablespoons tomato …

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Moroccan chicken, olives & preserved lemons

  Ingredients 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp cinnamon pinch of ground black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 1.5kg chicken thigh, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 5 preserved lemon slices 1 cup green or black olives, pitted 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup of coriander, loosely chopped   …

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Potato & leek pie

  Ingredients           750g potatoes, peeled and diced 3 tbs butter 4 medium leeks, sliced 2 tbs white wine 150g cheddar, grated 3 tbs parsley, fresh, chopped 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 150g creme fraiche, reduced fat Shortcrust pastry to line pie dish   Prepare           Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Cook …

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Baked Pear with Gorgonzola Cheese

  Whether for a in-season dessert or an appetizer, this easy bake dish will impress.   Ingredients           3 ripe soft pears, halved, deseeded* 1 tablespoon honey + more to serve Sprigs thyme 6 teaspoons soft blue cheese like gorgonzola Walnuts, to garnish Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste * This recipes make 6 …

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Smoked salmon & risoni salad

Ingredients           200g risoni or orzo pasta 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2cm lengths Green beans 100g Persian fetta, or other marinated fetta, drained, 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil Bunch chives, finely chopped Juice of 1 lemon + extra lemon for wedges to serve 250g smoked salmon fillets or cooked salmon fillets   Prepare   …

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Grilled peach & jamon salad recipe

  Ingredients           1 tsp fine brown sugar Juice of 2 limes Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 1/2 tbs extra virgin olive oil 4 large peaches, cut into 1cm wedges 1 bunch arugula, leaves picked 200g packet of jamon 150g soft cheese, e.g. fetta, blue vein cheese Coriander Handful walnuts, lightly roasted   Prepare     …

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