Beverage
Is there anything more stylish than arriving at a party and being greeted with a gorgeous classic cocktail? This is as stylish and simple as they come.
Food & Drink
Beverage
Citrussy and slightly sweet, the French 75 Cocktail dates back to World War I, and is a great alternative to the mimosa on Christmas morning.
Meat
Juicy chunks of spicy lamb, crispy bacon and warm dates equals kebab heaven.
Vegetarian
It’s very tempting to bite into a hot, blistered tomato, but no amount of cooling white beans will soothe your burnt mouth. Add crusty bread and a simple green salad, and dinner is ready.
Sweet
A hybrid of my two favourite things: French toast and crumpets. To turn it into something more substantial, you could pop a fried egg or some fried tomatoes – or both – on top and call it dinner.
Vegetarian
Nothing says spring quite as eloquently as a fresh asparagus salad. This delicious vegetable is in season now (see page 88), and tossing it through a salad like this is easily a meal in itself. For a more substantial meal, serve with grilled white fish or chicken.
Beverage
The secret to this is to allow the chilli to marinate in the sugar syrup for at least a couple of hours before serving. The longer you leave it, the spicier it’ll be!
Beverage
This eye-catching shot is believed to have originated in the 1970s by a bartender and fan of the band the B52s. There’s no ice, so you might want to refrigerate the spirits before serving.
Food & Drink
Not nearly as terrifying as its name would suggest, this blend of vodka, tomato juice and blood orange juice makes for a very pretty cocktail.
Food & Drink
From the gentle pink tinge of New Zealand-grown fresh garlic, to the juicy red wine crush of boysenberries, this season’s produce comes in some gorgeous hues.
Seafood
Ready in a flash, this pasta with a kick is the perfect laid-back summer meal solution.
Food & Drink
You know winter’s finally moving on simply by visiting a local market. With the new season comes plenty of fresh produce and fantastic flavour.
