Ingredients

-750ml dry white wine, such as Semillon-chardonnay, chilled
-1 1/2 cups (375ml) unsweetened apple juice, chilled
-1 1/2 cups (375ml) peach juice, chilled
-6 thin slices (about 1/4) lemon
-1/2 small orange, thinly sliced
-1/2 lime, thinly sliced
-10 round mint leaves

Directions

Place all ingredients in a 2-litre jug with ice. Stir to combine then serve immediately poured into glasses.

Ingredients

-1 large Bethonga or mareeba Gold pineapple, peeled, cored, cut into 3cm pieces (see note)
-3 lebanese cucumbers, unpeeled, cut into 3cm lengths, plus extra wedges, to serve
-55g (1/4 cup) caster sugar
-1L sparkling mineral water, chilled
-3 limes, juiced
-Ice cubes, to serve

Directions

Working in 2 batches, blend pineapple, cucumbers, sugar, 250ml (1 cup) sparkling water and a pinch of salt in a blender to a purée. Strain through a fine sieve into a bowl, stirring vigorously and pressing down with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Discard pulp. Blot top of juice mixture with paper towel to remove froth. Transfer to a jug, cover with plastic wrap, then refrigerate until needed or for up to 1 day.

When ready to serve, stir in lime juice. Half-fill glasses with ice, then fill three-quarters full with juice mixture. Top up with sparkling water. Place a cucumber wedge in each to serve.

Ingredients

-Ice cubes, to serve
-200ml vodka
-100ml lime juice, plus the pared rind of 1 lime, cut into strips, to serve
-1L (4 cups) cranberry juice

Directions

Place the ice cubes in a tall serving jug. Pour in the vodka, lime juice and cranberry juice, then stir until combined.


Pour the cranberry cooler into tall glasses, top with a twist of lime rind, then serve immediately.

Ingredients

-1 cup organic raw almonds
-2 tablespoons agave nectar or honey
-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
-4 cups filtered water, plus extra for soaking

Directions

Place the almonds in a large bowl and cover with water. Soak at least 4 hours, up to 2 days. Overnight is ideal.

Drain the almonds and place them in a blender with the remaining ingredients. Puree until the almonds are in tiny pieces. Discard the soaking liquid and use new filtered water for pureeing.

Place a strainer in a large bowl and cover the top of the strainer with cheesecloth (this step is important because the almonds will be in such small pieces that the cheesecloth and strainer need to stop them from going into the milk).

Pour the almond milk through the cheesecloth. You may need to do this in stages so the milk can slowly strain through the cheesecloth. It may help taking a spoon to scrape the bottom of the cheesecloth so the milk can pass.

Pour the milk and the almond puree into separate containers and refrigerate until ready to drink." the pureed almonds can be saved and eaten as a breakfast with typical oatmeal toppings, or as a dessert topped with fresh berries!

Ingredients

-1 tbsp vegetable oil
-2 onions, sliced
-3 red chillies, deseeded and finely sliced
-thumb-sized piece ginger, roughly chopped
-2 tsp cumin seeds
-1 tsp Madras curry powder
-½ tsp turmeric
-750g new potatoes, halved
-juice 1 lime
-500ml pot natural yogurt
-small bunch coriander, stalks and leaves finely chopped
-200-300ml vegetable stock, or pea stock (see tip, below)
-300g podded fresh peas (or use frozen)
-lime wedges, to serve
-2 naan bread, to serve

Directions

Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan. Add the onions and cook over a low heat for 10-15 mins until soft. Throw in the chillies, ginger and spices, and cook for a few mins. Stir in the potatoes and lime juice, coating in the spice mix.
Add the yogurt, coriander stalks and the stock. Simmer slowly for 35-40 mins until the potatoes are soft and the sauce has reduced. Stir through the peas and cook for another 5 mins. Sprinkle over the coriander leaves, and serve with lime wedges and warm naan bread.

Ingredients

For the Salad:
-3 ounces rotini, cavatelli or other dried shaped pasta (1 cup)
-1 cup cubed provolone cheese (4 ounces)
-2 ounces fully cooked ham, cut into thin bitesize strips (1/2 cup)
-2 ounces hard salami, chopped (1/2 cup)
-1 small red onion, halved then sliced
-1/2 cup pepperoncini, sliced or sliced mild pepper rings
-2 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
-1 large tomato, coarsely chopped or 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
For the Dressing:
-3 tablespoons olive oil or salad oil
-3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
-1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
-2 small cloves garlic, minced
-1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
-1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan or pasta pot bring 3 quarts water to a boil. Add pasta. Reduce heat slightly. Boil, uncovered, for 8-12 minutes, or till pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally. (Or, cook according to package directions.) Immediately drain. Rinse with cold water and drain again thoroughly.

In a large bowl toss together cooked pasta, provolone cheese, ham, salami, onion and pepperoncini or pepper rings. Add lettuce and tomato; gently toss to mix.

In a screw-top jar combine olive oil or salad oil, vinegar, oregano, garlic, dry mustard and pepper. Cover; shake well. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat all ingredients with dressing and serve.

Ingredients

-1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
-1/4 cup lukewarm water (105 degrees F)
-1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
-1/2 cup cold water
-1 2/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus flour for kneading
-3/4 teaspoon salt

Directons

In a large mixing bowl, stir the yeast into the lukewarm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Stir in the olive oil and the cold water, and then whisk in 1/2 cup of the flour and the salt, stirring until smooth. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough comes together in a rough mass.

On a lightly floured work surface, knead the dough until smooth and velvety, 8 to 10 minutes. It will be soft. Cover loosely with a kitchen towel and let rest for 15 minutes.

Divide into 2 equal portions, knead briefly, then roll each portion into a smooth, tight round ball. To use the dough immediately, sprinkle a little flour on the work surface and set the balls on it. Cover them with a kitchen towel and let rise for 1 hour, then stretch and top the dough as directed in each recipe.

You may also store one or both balls of dough until ready to use. For short-term storage and for a slow rise resulting in more flavor, place the dough balls on a small baking pan lined with a kitchen towel, cover them with a second towel and refrigerate for up to 48 hours; remove from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before forming the pizza. For longer storage, slip each flour-dusted ball into a plastic freezer bag, seal tightly and freeze for up to 1 month. Before use, place the frozen dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let thaw overnight in the refrigerator or for about 2 hours at room temperature. The thawed dough should be puffy and soft to the touch.