I’m taking the family to the subcontinent this Christmas. Not literally, unfortunately. But we will be feasting on dishes inspired by the cuisines of that area and nearby. Scented with herbs and spices, colourful and delicious, they’re sure to enjoy the spread …
JAN'S CHRISTMAS TABLE
CHERRY MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE
We know that lots of people love a cheesecake so here we’re offering a baked Cherry Mascarpone Cheesecake for you to try. With the use of a food processor it’s very simple to make so maybe this is one to try with your enthusiastic little cooks. They’ll just have to wait overnight until it chills in the fridge ….
SNAPPER WITH MANGO AND AVOCADO SALSA
After a dash to the fish co-op one afternoon we produced this delicious dinner of a Barbecued Snapper served with Spicy Mango and Avocado Salsa and accompanied it with the best friend of white fleshed fish - potatoes - simply steamed and tossed in butter. It was spectacularly simple and delicious ….
MACADAMIA AND WHITE CHOCOLATE COOKIES
Years ago, the Byron Bay Cookie Company used to make some very decent gluten-free Macadamia and White Chocolate Cookies. In those days, when there wasn’t a lot of gluten-free on the market, they were a stand-out. Sadly, the quality of the product didn’t last, but if you like a good cookie, please try a batch of our Macadamia and White Chocolate Cookies ….
TOMATO, FENNEL AND SAUSAGE PASTA AL FORNO
A WEDDING CAKE
TOMATO AND LENTIL SAMOSAS
QUINCE AND VANILLA CAKE
SRI LANKAN CURRY POWDER
TOMATO AND LENTIL DHAL
I find this Tomato and Lentil Dhal recipe so versatile that I generally make more than is immediately required and keep the remainder in the freezer. Use it as the base for a deliciously spicy vegetarian meal; as a filling for samosas and other gluten-free pastry shapes; as a healthy lunch bowl; or part of a multi-dish, sub-continental inspired spread ….
BLACK LIME AND SESAME DUKKAH
BRAISED CABBAGE WITH BLUE CHEESE
LINZER BISCUITS
Small sweet and spicy, our gluten-free Linzer Biscuits are a variation on the traditional Austrian cake, the Linzer Torte, a latticed topped, jam filled tart made with hazelnut pastry. Our biscuits are flavoured with cardamom and cinnamon and filled with our homemade sour cherry jam but any jam, homemade or not will be delicious ….