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citrus salad with lime and mint granita
Quick and Easy

Citrus salad with lime and mint granita

Make the lime and mint granita at the last minute ­ it will melt quickly if left waiting. Cut the top and bottom off each orange and grapefruit, cut down the side following the curve of the fruit, to remove the rind and white pith. Segment the fruit over a plate or bowl, cutting between […]
Salmon salad
Lunch

Salmon salad

Rich, fatty salmon pairs wonderfully with zingy grape tomatoes and crunchy pieces of lettuce.
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MUSCAT PRUNE  Shortcake
Dessert

Muscat prune shortcake

A fortified wine, like sherry and port, muscat is the result of grapes left to ripen well beyond normal harvesting time, resulting in a concentrated dark, toffee-coloured wine with a rich yet mellow flavour. Note
Leek frittata with baby spinach salad
Lunch

Leek frittata with baby spinach salad

When you pour the egg mixture into the pan, use a fork to gently move the mixture from side to side as it begins to set, to ensure it cooks evenly. Keep doing this until the egg starts to form a crust around the edge. Give the pan handle a gentle jiggle to make sure […]
Fruity couscous
Lunch

Fruity couscous

Rich with apricots, grapes, currants and almonds, this fruity couscous makes a great side dish for a tagine.
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TOMATO AND GOAT'S CHEESE TART with Rice and Seed Crust
Lunch

Tomato and goat’s cheese tart with rice and seed crust

Ready-steamed brown basmati rice is available in packets from the rice section of supermarkets. Use fresh ricotta, sold in wheels from delis and the deli section of supermarkets for the best taste and texture. If heirloom tomatoes are not available, use baby grape or cherry truss tomatoes. Nutty brown rice and sesame seeds replace flour […]
chickpea, barley, orange and cherry salad
Salads

Chickpea, barley, orange and cherry salad

To segment oranges, cut top and bottom from oranges with a small sharp knife. Cut remaining rind and white pith from oranges, following the curve of the fruit. Holding the oranges over a bowl, cut down both sides of the white membrane to release each segment. Squeeze membrane to release any juices into the bowl. […]
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Thai fish parcels
Quick and Easy

Thai fish parcels

This Thai fish parcels recipe makes sure all the flavour cooks into the fish. If you can't buy kaffir lime leaves, substitute the young leaves from any other citrus tree. Serve the fish parcels with lime cheeks or a salad made from fresh pomelo or grapefruit segments.
Tangelo jam
Breakfast

Tangelo jam

A cross between mandarins and grapefruit, tangelos make a jam that's sweeter than marmalade yet still tart, thanks to the fruit's natural acidity. This jam is particularly good spooned generously over rice pudding.
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six little devils
Dessert

Six little devils

Equipment 22cm x 34cm number 6 cake pan 25cm x 40cm rectangular cake board If you can’t buy green Bubble Tape, you can use grape Bubble Tape or Roll-Ups. Note
cupid's cupcakes
Quick and Easy

Cupid’s cupcakes

Equipment: three 12-hole (-cup/80ml) muffin pans 25 paper muffin cases 5 disposable piping bags medium plain piping tube 48cm x 55cm covered cake board Decorations: 8 red ALLEN’S MARELLA Jubes 4 red ALLEN’S SNAKES ALIVE 1 banana ALLEN’S Milk Bottle Mania 3 strawberry ALLEN’S Milk Bottle Mania 6 LIFE SAVERS PEP‘O’MINT, halved 6 LIFE SAVERS […]
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rabbit with sweet potato and sage
Dinner

Rabbit with sweet potato and sage

Verjuice is available in delicatessens and supermarkets; it’s usually found in the vinegar aisle. It’s made from unripe grapes and has a slightly acidic taste. Ask the butcher to cut the rabbit into pieces. Note
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goat's cheese gateau
Dessert

Goat’s cheese gateau

Preserved lemons can be bought from delicatessens and some supermarkets. Remove a piece of lemon from the jar, discard the lemon flesh. Rinse the rind under water; dry, then chop finely. Note
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clown cake pops
Dessert

Clown cake pops

Equipment 10 lollipop or ice-cream sticks tyrofoam block or egg carton paper piping bag Decorations 10 mini ice-cream cones 2 tablespoons each grape, orange and pink WONKA NERDS, combined 10 WONKA Gobstoppers 10 ALLEN’S JAFFAS 2 ALLEN’S Ripe Raspberries, sliced thinly 5 Fairy Floss ALLEN’S FUNFAIR THRILLS Jelly Beans, halved crossways 10cm piece licorice strap […]