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Crème brûlée ginger tart
Image By Anneka Manning Abstract Spiked with chunks of crystalised ginger this luscious crème brûlée custard makes a divine tart filling. I have to confess, that this is one of my all-time favourite...
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Rhubarb and custard Danish pastries
Image By Anneka Manning Abstract Custard and pastry make wonderful partners. Vanilla-scented crème patissiere teamed with flaky, yeast-leavened pastry and finished with roasted tart rhubarb is a...
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Sticky banana and pecan bread and butter pudding
Image By Anneka Manning Abstract Indulgent is the one word (and possibly the only) that comes to mind when describing this dessert. Custardy bread, pecans, bananas and a rich caramel sauce combine to...
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Portuguese custard tarts (pastéis de nata)
Image By Anneka Manning Abstract Traditionally made with a sugar syrup-based custard (such as this one), my version of these heavenly tarts use a simpler, more stable custard. It takes away the need...
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Chai-spiced tapioca pudding
Image By Anneka Manning Abstract The exotic spice blend of chai tea (cinnamon, ginger, cloves and cardamom) in this rich and addictive tapioca custard will transport you to India with every mouthful....
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Quinoa chaufa (chaufa de quinoa)
Image By Gastón Acurio Abstract This is an easy dish to prepare, which can also be made with just one type of quinoa - whatever type you can find locally.
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Pisco sour
Image By Gastón Acurio Abstract This simple and refreshing cocktail is a much-loved party-starter in Peru.
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Back street kofta kebabs
Image By Ainsley Harriott Abstract “Tucked away in Istanbul's Eminonu market, I found an esnaf lokantasi (workers’ café) specialising in kofta, a kebab made from ground beef or lamb, then mixed with...
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Grilled mackerel fillets with a mint yoghurt dressing
Image By Ainsley Harriott Abstract “By the edge of the Bosphorous in the heart of Istanbul, commuters refuel with tea and grilled mackerel sandwiches. Finished with a squeeze of lemon and a dash of...
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Wedding pilaf (perde pilavi)
Image By Ainsley Harriott Abstract “Hailing from the south-east region of Turkey, this dish is typically eaten at weddings and symbolises the building of a new home together. Like most celebration...
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Fattoush market salad
Image By Ainsley Harriott Abstract “While exploring the fantastic Kadikoy markets in Istanbul, I was keen to try the slow-roasted lamb’s heads, cooked in the back of a butcher’s shop. The fresh clean...
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Steamed oysters with tomato, chilli and coriander salsa
Image By Matthew Evans Abstract This is based on a celebratory, muck-in style ‘oyster roast’ from the US, which can be done on the beach in boardies, or at a wedding, and every occasion in between....
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Lobster with buckwheat pikelets and avocado
Image By Matthew Evans Abstract The pikelets need a bit of attention, and while fresh is best, if your Christmas morning is busy you can make them the day before and store, once cool, in an airtight...
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Roast blue-eye with walnut and coriander sauce
Image By Matthew Evans Abstract The sauce can be made a day ahead, and the fish is served at room temperature, making this the perfect dish for Christmas lunch.
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Lemon shortcakes with strawberries and elderflower cream
Image By Matthew Evans Abstract We sometimes eat dessert as a snack on Christmas day, rather than just after the meal. These shortcakes are a new favourite, though they’re really nice in a bowl full...
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Rum-drunk barbecued chicken
Image By Ainsley Harriott Abstract “There’s nothing more Caribbean than rum and to get that flavour right through the chicken, it helps to make a few incisions into the meat before marinating it. I...
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Oyster po' boys
Image By Gregory Llewellyn and Naomi Hart Abstract The po’ boys we serve in the restaurant are a variation on the Louisiana staple, the name being a contraction of its original name, ‘poor boy’. In...
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Hushpuppies
Image By Gregory Llewellyn and Naomi Hart Abstract In Australia, Hush Puppies are a brand of sensible shoes, typically paired with reinforced pantihose and worn by old ladies who still wear hats. In...
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Crisp-head lettuce, tomato and grains
Image By Gregory Llewellyn and Naomi Hart Abstract Iceberg is the unsung hero of lettuces. Here it is celebrated in its own right. Crispy grains, puffed rice, eggs: this dish is almost healthy.
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Sweet potato pies with marshmallow tops
Image By Gregory Llewellyn and Naomi Hart Abstract Aussies have a tough time getting their heads around this one. But really, how much can they protest — they eat Vegemite.
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