Recipes

Plum & Chocolate Tart

Plums are in season, chocolate never goes out of season, a match made in heaven, thanks to Sandra Grant from Tahakopa who suggested these ingredients, including cream cheese and sugar which inspired this delicious tart as part of my recent Favourite Things birthday giveaway.   A great way to rediscover fruit! N-Joy. X

  • Prep Time: 5 min + chill time
  • Cook time: 60 min
  • Serves: 12 slices

Coconut Slaw

Sometimes all you need is a little bit of this and a little bit of that to create what I consider ‘magic’ in a bowl and this recipe is all that!  It steps up the old and traditional into modern, tasty and moreish.   This is what I’m all about, packs a massive punch with flavour, colourful and goes with everything. Er, no love, not your new shoes!!!

 

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook time: None
  • Serves: 4
Veggie & Chestnut Crispy Bottom Dumplings - Jax Hamilton Cooks

Pork & Prawn Dumplings

Even if Chinese New Year is just around the corner, you really don’t need an excuse for these delicious, crispy bottom dumplings. They are quick, easy and if you make them in advance and batch freeze are at hand as a canapé, quick lunch or simple starter for a dinner party.  Everyone loves them, you need ninja moves to grab the last one! Ha!  Giggles and nibbles people; giggles and nibbles.  Xx

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook time: 6 mins
  • Serves: 6

Candy Cane Truffles

Left over candy canes are a thing of the past.  Try these delicious truffles, for a modern take on an old recipe. Creamy white chocolate on the outside, with a surprising crispy peppermint filling.  One is just not an option! Have a cool Yule.

  • Prep Time: 15 Min
  • Cook time: 1hr 20
  • Serves: 20
Chicken, Ricotta & Pesto Ravioli - Jax Hamilton Cook

Chicken, Ricotta & Pesto Ravioli

Using wonton wrappers or dumpling skins is a fabulous Hax to pull out when you want to impress with an elegant lunch or MasterChef starter or if you’re in a hurry, but don’t want to sacrifice a beautiful plate of deliciousness.

  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook time: 15 min
  • Serves: 4