Recipes
Feijoa, honey and pistachio strudel
Feijoas are scrumptious with flavours of honey and pistachios wrapped in filo pastry
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Gluten-free chocolate cake with almonds and raspberries
With dark chocolate, brandy and coffee, this cake is worth the effort
Strawberry salad with venison, pistachio and balsamic
Pair tender slices of rare venison with toasted pistachios and new season strawberries
Grilled artichoke and manchego
Don't be put off by the artichoke's gnarly appearance - it just needs a little love
Grilled sweetcorn with balsamic and chilli
Spice up fresh corn with balsamic, chilli, parmesan and fresh mint
Leek, chickpea and lemon soup with roasted garlic oil
Eating with the seasons is satisfying for both the pocket and the tum.
Rice pudding with brandied currant and vanilla
Rice pudding is a bowlful of warming deliciousness in the cold months.
Persimmon steamed pudding with coconut anglaise
Make the most of local persimmons in store now with this lovely comforting pud.
Summer berry pudding with rosewater cream
This impressive pudding is bolstered by a beautiful rosewater cream
Chilled mango and cherry
Serve these marinated mango and cherry desserts for the perfect finish to an al fresco ...
Grilled summer vegetables with buffalo mozzarella
Grilled vegetables are always a taste sensation and they take no time at all to cook
White Christmas truffles with brandied cherries
This is a take on traditional White Christmas, which can be made in a myriad ways - ...
Toffee nut brittle
Toffee brittle seems quite the decadent treat for me, must be all that sugar and the ...
Ginger, hazelnut and orange chocolate
My mother used to make what she called "home-made chocolate" when we were children
Cherry tomato, eggplant and mozzarella filo tarts
These tarts are perfect for a weekend lunch or light dinner accompanied with salad
Roast turkey, asparagus and pomegranate salad with macadamia dressing
The turkey breast stays juicy thanks to plenty of stock and seasoning
Cinnamon brioche with pawpaw and vanilla bean yoghurt
Ease into Christmas with a delicious brunch
Salmon, parmesan, basil and spinach baked eggs
This dish is a great idea for Christmas brunch: creamy, rich and delicious
Coffee, chocolate and hazelnut sponge cake
Sponge needs a gentle touch, but the results are worthwhile
Fresh mango soup with coconut and pistachios
This is a sweet chilled soup which, when served in beautiful bowls or elegant glasses, ...
Portuguese gazpacho
Soup's still up for summer with this cool offering from Viva's Amanda Laird
Carrot, orange and paprika soup
This soup is bursting with flavour and uses basic but good quality ingredients
Lime curd tartlets with mango and raspberries
When it comes to creating your party menu be sure to offer a choice of flavours and ...