Party canapés
Need a quick and easy canapé that delivers a lot of ‘wow’ for very little effort? Say hello to our friend the vol-au-vent. A vol-au-vent – French for ‘blown by the wind’ – is a light, flaky puff pastry shell filled with sweet or savoury goodness. While homemade pastry is an option, store-bought […]
Breakfast muffins
The perfect protein-packed snack for busy mornings or on-the-go healthy eating. Tasty, healthy and easy to make, these egg and vegetable muffins are great to have on hand for an easy breakfast. They’re also a healthy quick snack for the whole family. Whip them up on a Sunday to feed the troops through […]
Lamb and superfood salad recipe
Nadia Lim’s latest cookbook embodies what sustainable eating is all about. Packed with high protein, nourishing options, this lamb with superfood quinoa salad and smoky tahini yoghurt from Easy Weeknight Meals might just cure your winter blues. SERVES 4–5 Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes LAMB 600g lamb leg steaks 2 […]
Supreme snack: Gordons Pickles
Tart, tangy, and with a signature crunch – pickles make the perfect snack. With a pickle to suit every occasion and craving, Gordon’s is your local picklery destination – shelves stocked with pickles sliced and whole, all with a distinctive dill flavour and crispness. It doesn’t stop there; the team’s famous gherkin relish, […]
Orange & cranberry spiced mulled wine
Warm up with this deliciously festive and fruity mulled wine from local liquery Sovrano Limoncello. Ingredients 750ml full-bodied red wine 500ml water 300ml Sovrano Orangello 1/4 cup brandy (optional) 1 orange 1 tsp whole cloves 1/2 tsp mixed spice 1 star anise 2 cinnamon quills 1 cup frozen cranberries 150g brown sugar, approx […]
Mulled pear cider
A perfect warming cocktail for winter, mulled pear cider is ideal for guests. You can make it ‘hard’ by adding rum or keep it alcohol-free; either way, it’s a lovely tipple. Ingredients 7 pears 2 lemons 3 Tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional) 10 cups water 5 cinnamon sticks 3 star anise pods […]