Warm Sunshine Platter Ingredients · 2tbsp runny honey · 1tsp cinnamon · 1 pineapple, cut into long chunks · 3 bananas, peeled and halved lengthways For the sauce: · 170g caster sugar · 170ml double cream · 50g lightly salted butter · 2tbsp dark rum Recipe · For the fruit, heat a griddle pan to … Read more
Caramel sauce Caramel sauce · 100g castor sugar · 40g butter · 60ml (¼ cup) fresh cream How to do it 1. Place the sugar in a small pot over medium heat to caramelise. When tested with a sugar thermometer it should reach 155ºC and be light brown in colour. 2. Stir in the butter, … Read more
Vanilla and rum roasted bananas with coconut custard The flavour combinations · 12 medium bananas, unpeeled · 170g (1 cup) soft brown sugar · 90g butter · Juice of ½ lemon · 2 vanilla pods, split and seeds removed · 175ml dark rum · Pinch of sea salt flakes · 500ml (2 cups) coconut cream … Read more
Caribbean Cobb Salad Ingredients · 2 sweetcorn cobs or 4 cobettes (half cobs) · Juice of 2 limes · 1tsp hot pepper sauce · 1tbsp BBQ sauce · 1tbsp sugar · 2 ripe avocados, sliced · 2 Little Gem lettuces, leaves separated, washed and dried · 1 red onion, finely sliced · 2tsp pumpkin seeds … Read more
Deconstructed banoffee pie with Kahlua ice cream Kahlua ice cream · 150g (¾ cup) sugar · 10 egg yolks · 500ml (2 cups) fresh cream · 500ml (2 cups) milk · 60ml (¼ cup) liquid glucose · 50ml double espresso · 60ml (¼ cup) instant coffee granules · 50ml Kahlua How to do it 1. … Read more
Seared duck with rum, litchis and Javanese pepper Seared duck with rum, litchis and Javanese pepper The flavour combinations · 6 medium duck breasts, skin on · 2 – 3 Javanese peppercorns or 5ml (1 tsp) mixed peppercorns, crushed · 125ml (½ cup) dark rum · 25ml raw or soft brown sugar · 5ml (1 … Read more
Jamaican Jambalaya The rice has been pre-steamed, so the grains will stay separate and fuffy. Ingredients · 300g pork mince · 2tsp ground allspice · 4 garlic cloves, crushed · Salt and freshly ground black pepper · 1tbsp olive oil · 2 chicken breasts, cut into chunks · 150g chorizo, diced · 1 onion, chopped … Read more
Gin-pressed cucumber · ½ cucumber, peeled · 25ml gin How to do it 1. Cut the cucumber into cubes and remove all seeds. Place in a sealable plastic bag and add the gin. Remove all air from the bag and seal. 2. Set aside in the fridge to infuse, about 2 hours, and then drain … Read more
Cardamom and ginger-spiced mandarin and semolina cake An amazingly easy cake that has so many levels of flavour. It can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature Cardamom and ginger-spiced mandarin and semolina cake The flavour combinations citrus syrup · 100g (½ cup) sugar · 15ml (1 tbsp) fresh lemon juice · 30ml (2 tbsp) … Read more
Sticky Jerk-spiced Nuts The sugar caramelises fast, so have a plate ready to tip the nuts on to. Ingredients · 200g mixed nuts · Juice of 1 lime · 3tbsp brown sugar · 2tsp jerk seasoning · 1tsp chilli fakes · 1tsp sea salt Recipe · Gently heat the nuts in a dry pan, shaking … Read more
Confit cherry tomatoes Confit cherry tomatoes · 8 cherry tomatoes · 200ml olive oil · 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled · Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste How to do it 1. Add all of the ingredients to a sealable plastic bag and close it, making sure no air is left in the bag … Read more
Roasted quail with cranberry and pistachio stuffing and a honey and mandarin glaze Quails are tiny little birds – for lighter eaters you can get away with 1 quail per person but otherwise it is best to serve 2 quails each Roasted quail with cranberry and pistachio stuffing and a honey and mandarin glaze The … Read more
Focaccia with basil pesto, fior di latte, rocket and balsamic glaze The flavour combinations · 10ml (2 tsp) olive oil · 1 ready-made pizza base · 15ml (1 tbsp) ready-made basil pesto · 100g cherry tomatoes, halved · 50g Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced · 1 ball fior di latte (about 100g), cubed · Handful … Read more
Greek salad dressing · ½ medium onion · 5ml (1 tsp) fresh parsley · 5ml (1 tsp) fresh thyme · 5ml (1 tsp) fresh oregano · 5ml (1 tsp) fresh basil · 400ml olive oil · 400ml vegetable oil · 5ml (1 tsp) garlic paste or 1 garlic clove, finely chopped · 45ml (3 tbsp) … Read more
Mandarin and cherry tart with cinnamon and vanilla custard These are easy to bake and the rustic look is perfect for those who are a little nervous when it comes to baking tarts. The more rustic it looks, the better! The flavour combinations custard – makes 1L · 500ml (2 cups) fresh cream · 500ml … Read more
Roasted pear, caramelised onion and goat’s cheese frittata Roasted pear, caramelised onion and goat’s cheese frittata The flavour combinations · 15ml (1 tbsp) honey · 30ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice · 1 pear, halved, cored and cut into thin wedges · Caramelized onion · 6 eggs, lightly beaten · Salt and freshly ground black pepper, … Read more
Fillet with caramelised onions on a bed of cabbage with butternut sauce The flavour combinations marinade · 150ml olive oil · 100ml balsamic vinegar · 10ml (2 tsp) fresh thyme · 2 garlic cloves, crushed · 2 x 250g beef fillets Caramelised onions · 2 red onions, peeled and cut into 6 wedges each · … Read more
Maple-roasted mandarin and biltong salad The sweetness of the mandarins against the salty biltong and peppery rocket is a match made in culinary heaven Maple-roasted mandarin and biltong salad The flavour combinations · 2 mandarins, peeled, but kept whole · 45ml (3 tbsp) maple syrup · Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste · … Read more
Mexican twist burger with Cheddar, jalapenos, caramelised onions and guacamole Mexican twist burger with Cheddar, jalapenos, caramelised onions and guacamole The flavour combinations Caramelised onions · 20g butter · ½ red onion, thinly sliced · 15ml (1 tbsp) honey · 1 sprig of fresh thyme · 10ml (2 tsp) balsamic vinegar Guacamole · 1 avocado … Read more
Mom’s fluffy banana loaf Mom’s fluffy banana loaf The flavour combinations · 240g (2 cups) cake flour · 2,5ml (½ tsp) baking powder · 3,75ml bicarbonate of soda · 2,5ml (½ tsp) salt · 115g (½ cup) unsalted butter · 200g (1 cup) sugar · 2 eggs · 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract · 60ml … Read more