California Prune Board Ambassador Peter Sidwell, is a chef, baker, TV presenter, author, and innovator of all things food related. Peter has been a chef all his working life and over the years has developed a simple, fresh and innovative way of cooking which focuses on the importance of fine ingredients and technical know-how to ensure the best results.
Peter has travelled the world cooking, talking and demonstrating his approach and explaining how and why it works so well for all manner of food offerings. Peter works both with chefs, consumers, food producers and retailers to innovate, create process or refine procurement.
Working from his new innovation centre in England’s beautiful Lake District, Peter and his team create exciting, attractive and mouth-watering new recipes with digital content, showcasing the delicious flavour and versatility of California Prunes.
Spooky Eyeball BiscuitsAll eyes are on these spooky Halloween eyeball biscuits! California Prunes make perfect eyeballs to your wicked creations and it’s a great recipe for the kids to get involved with in the spooky season! Makes: 12Prep Time: 3 hoursCook Time: 20 minutesEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS 185g butter, cut into chunks 12 California Prunes…
Chicken, Lemon and California Prune PiadasPacked full of goodness and nutrients, these Chicken, Lemon and California Prune Piadas are the perfect snack whilst watching sporting events with family and friends! Makes: 4Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS 2 Chicken breast, approximately 60g each 1 tbsp Olive oil Salt and pepper 1…
Slow Cooked Caramelised Onion, California Prune Pasta with Red Wine and Goat CheeseThis Italian inspired slow cooked caramelised onion, California Prune pasta with red wine and goat cheese is delicious and full of flavour – you’re not going to want to miss out on this recipe! Makes: 4 peoplePrep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesEMAIL…
Lower Sugar Marble MuffinsReducing sugar is easy when using California Prunes as they have a natural sweetness. These muffins are perfect for kids going back to school, or a great break time snack when at work. They’re also easy to batch bake and freeze, ready for when you need them. Makes: 12Prep Time: 20 minutesCook…
California Prune and Almond Mixed Grain BiriyaniMakes: 4Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 40 minutesEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS 1 White onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 thumb of ginger, chopped 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp olive oil 1 Bay leaf 1 tsp Turmeric powder 2 tbsp Curry powder 100g Basmati rice 100g Bulgar wheat 100g…
Beer and California Prune Spicy Glazed Chicken WingsMakes: 4Prep Time: 30Cook Time: 20EMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS For the sauce: For the chicken wings: 1 tbsp Olive oil 1kg Chicken wings 1 tsp Salt 150g Plain Flour 1 Red Chilli fresh and diced 50g Polenta or ground corn 3 Garlic cloves crushed 2 tbsp Smoked paprika…
Piri Piri Chicken with California Prune PanzanellaMakes: 4Prep Time: 2 hoursCook Time: 30 minutesEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS 2 Chicken breasts For the Piri Piri Marinade: 1 tbsp Olive oil 3 chillies 1 Large ciabatta 3 garlic cloves 1/2 Garlic clove, sliced 1 tsp Salt 20ml Red wine vinegar 1 tsp Oregano 100g California Prunes, roughly…
California Prune Tiramisu with ProseccoMakes: 6Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS 20 California Prunes 300ml Prosecco 250g Mascarpone 180ml Cream 1 tsp Vanilla extract 12 Ladies fingers 80g 2 tbsp Cocoa powderDIRECTIONS Place the California Prunes into a large shallow pan and cover with the Prosecco, before heating gently. Meanwhile whip…
California Prune & Blueberry Shortbread Crumble SlicesMakes: 12 portionsPrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS 250g Butter 1 Egg yolk 125g Sugar 375g Plain flour 125g Rolled oats 1 Lime 300g California Prunes 300g BlueberriesDIRECTIONS Place the butter, sugar and egg yolk into a mixing bowl and using an electric mixer blend…
California Prune, Cashew & Aubergine Yakitori Side DishMakes: 4Prep Time: 45 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS 3 Aubergines, pealed and cut into slices 20g California Prunes, chopped 2 Garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 Thumb of Ginger, finely grated 100ml Light soy sauce Korean chilli paste Cashew nutsDIRECTIONS Firstly soak the bamboo skewers in…