Fresh Basil Pesto

Put all the ingredients, except the cheese and seasoning, in a food processor and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a bowl and stir in the grated cheese and season to taste with the salt and pepper. Keep basil pesto…

Nectarines in a Rosé Wine Syrup

Wash the nectarines, half and remove the pips. Set aside. Simmer the water, wine, sugar and the split vanilla pod in a wide saucepan, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Add the nectarines to the hot syrup, placing …

Baby Squid, Green Apple and Avocado salad

Cut the baby squid tubes open and then in half or bite size pieces if you are using big tubes. Score a diamond shape into the soft flesh. Place the squid, chilli, garlic, zest and lime juice in a bowl and add 30 ml of olive oil …

Red wine & Venison Shank pot

Strip the leaves from the curry bush, thyme and rosemary and chop with the onions, garlic and bacon. Heat the butter and oil in a large heavy based pot, which has a lid. Add the chopped onion mixture and soften over a …

Black Oystercatcher Harvest Bread

Crush the grapes slightly, and measure out about 2 cups into a glass bowl. Add the flour and water. Mix with a wooden spoon until the batter becomes thick and gooey. Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let it sit at room …

Pan-Fried Yellow Tail with a Gooseberry Beurre Blanc Sauce

Place the leeks, lemongrass and Sauvignon Blanc into a saucepan and bring to the boil and reduce by half. Strain the liquid and discard the leeks and lemongrass. Place the liquid back into the saucepan and add the cream …