Creamy, salty and flaky, spiced baby spinach and ricotta filo parcels are delicious starters. They have more flavour dimensions than traditional spinach and feta pies, with a slightly spicy…
Many home cooks find the idea of roasting a duck intimidating, but this recipe makes it just as simple as roasting a chicken! Honey-glazed duck is a mouthwatering main that is definitely worth…
Quinoa, sweet potato and apple salad is a divine and healthy dish that’s great for lunch. Quinoa is packed with protein and fibre, and is wonderful for a filling,…
Wholewheat cherry poppy-seed cake proves that vegans can have their cake and eat it too! A fresh, light treat, it’s full of flavour and deliciously creamy. There’s no need…
Pecan nut, gingerbread and mushroom loaf with sage-roasted apples and basil pesto has every festive flavour you could want! This is the perfect recipe to serve any vegan or vegetarian guests…
Chargrilled artichokes with orange, honey and sage butter are deliciously flavourful appetisers. There’s an almost inherent elegance to artichokes, and when you add in delicious infused butter, they become…
Finished in less than an hour and Banting-friendly, this crustless quiche with asparagus, goat’s cheese and basil quiche is both delicious and healthy! Can you really go wrong with…
These utterly scrummy white chocolate shards with sumac, orange and salted almonds are the ideal sweet-and-savoury treat to pop in the centre of the dinner table after a rich meal. The…
This is a fabulous dessert for Christmas – you can prepare the meringue, poached fruit and vanilla yoghurt the day before. Keep the Pavlova in an airtight container and the other components in…
This baby marrow and cream cheese-stuffed deboned chicken is a lighter, fresher take on Christmas fare – perfect for those who find traditional roasts and accompaniments too rich. Ask your butcher to debone…
Chicken liver parfait with port jelly and crisp almond Melba is a divinely elegant side dish or appetiser. Although liver is a little high in fat, it is an excellent source of…
Unlike its more traditional cousin, peppermint eggnog has just enough refreshing bite to make for an unusual but delicious holiday drink. This festive glass of creamy goodness is perfect…
Basic eggnog punch is a holiday staple. Who wouldn’t love to enjoy this creamy warm delight while watching the lights twinkle on a Christmas tree? Make enough for your…
Brandy-snap mince pies with berry compote are a tarty twist on a traditional holiday favourite. It’s an English superstition that, when making fruit mincemeat, one must always stir in…
Kale, almond & feta-stuffed fillet with Parmesan and parsley cream might look like too much effort, but this delicious meat main won’t even take an hour. This fillet can be…