Dark Cherry-Almond Clafoutis It’s tough to beat the incredible taste of fresh cherries in season, so it’s no surprise they are the customary choice for this classic French dessert. Traditionally, the pits were left in the cherries so they could infuse the dish with a light almond-like flavor while it bakes. However, contemporary versions mostly feature pitted fresh cherries, instead. This version uses almond extract and slivered almonds to...
Chicken Avocado Panini Creamy avocado, melted mozzarella, fresh spinach and sliced garden tomatoes perfectly complement the grilled chicken breast in this delicious panini. To save time, you could substitute rotisserie chicken breast or off-the-bone chicken breast from the deli counter. To add a little extra kick, arugula or baby power greens would be a nice alternative to the baby spinach. Ingredients4 slices white or sourdough bread4 t. Dijon...
Roasted Summer Zucchini Dip An incredibly simply appetizer to make with that bounty of summer zucchini. It comes together quickly and is a perfect make-ahead recipe for summer entertaining and snacking. The chilling time in the refrigerator allows the flavors to blend and deepen. This dip is also delightful as a spread to compliment turkey and tomato sandwiches in the place of traditional mayonnaise. Ingredients:2-3 medium zucchini (washed)1...
Spirited Hot Apple Punch This makes a beautiful hot drink great for chilly fall evenings and holiday entertaining. For best visual appeal, use an assortment of crisp apples in this drink. Ingredients:4 c. apple juice3 cinnamon sticks6 whole cloves2 oranges (sliced 1/4” thick)3 assorted apples (cored and sliced into wedges)1 c. dark rum (optional) Directions:Place apple juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, orange slices, and apples in a medium pot...
Mint Berry Summer Sangria Mint Berry Summer Sangria is a fun and festive drink to enjoy all summer long. It is perfect to enjoy at picnics, BBQ’s, a day at the beach, an evening around the fire pit and/or showers and luncheons. This drink is perfect any time you want something light and easy to drink. By varying the fruit and wine combinations you use, you will end up with totally different flavor profiles. Be sure to prepare ahead and let...
Sticky Spanish chicken and rice INGREDIENTS8 about 1kg chicken thigh fillets, excess fat trimmedcapsicum (drained, coarsely chopped)150 g 1 cup frozen baby peas60 g 1/3 cup roasted almonds, coarsely chopped1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander1 tablespoon honey INSTRUCTIONSCombine the chicken, paprika, cumin, chilli, two-thirds of the garlic, 2 teaspoons oil and one-third of the lemon juice in a bowl. Season.Heat 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil in...
Crispy fish with Thai three-flavoured sauce NGREDIENTS800 g firm white fish fillets (such as barramundi, snapper or blue-eye trevalla, cut into 3cm pieces)40 g 1/4 cup plain flourVegetable oil (to shallow-fry)4 green shallots (white part thinly sliced, green parts cut into 3cm-long batons)Fresh coriander leaves (to serve)Steamed rice (to serve (optional) Three-flavoured sauce)3 fresh long red chillies (coarsely chopped)6 garlic cloves (coarsely...
Baked Zucchini Fries with a Greek Yogurt Dipping Sauce Zucchini naturally contains a lot of natural moisture. Often it can be challenging to get crispy results when baking it in the oven. For this reason, best results are achieved from small, firm zucchini in this recipe. You may also want to remove any large or excess seeds prior to dredging each piece in the seasoned breadcrumbs. Prep time: 10 minutesCook time: 30 minutesServes:...
Crispy Lemon Panko Fried Shrimp Ingredients:Vegetable oil (for frying (6-8 c.))2 large eggs1/2 c. all-purpose flour1 t. smoked paprika1/2 t. garlic powder1 ½ c. panko breadcrumbs1 lb. extra-large shrimp (peeled and deveined)1/4 c. fresh parsley (chopped)1 lemon (sliced into wedges)Sea salt and black pepper (to taste) DirectionsHeat the vegetable oil in a large pot to 350˚F.Prepare the breading station: Whisk the eggs in a shallow dish. Season...
