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.

Persian Lamb Cutlets with California Prunes

Persian Lamb Cutlets with California PrunesPrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 45 minutesEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS  6 Lamb chops 3 tbsp Olive oil 2 tbsp Indian spice mix Salt and pepper 1 Sweet potato, peeled and chopped in quarters 1/2 Butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1cm thick pieces 2 Red onions, both cut into 6th’s…

Chocolate Roulade with California Prune & Brandy Cream

Chocolate Roulade with California Prune & Brandy CreamEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS  For the Chocolate Roulade 4 large free-range eggs 100g Sugar 75g Plain flour 25g Cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp Icing sugar (for dusting) For the Cream Filling 250ml Double cream 100g California Prunes 50ml…

California Prune and Florida Grapefruit Cookies

California Prune and Florida Grapefruit CookiesMakes: 12 cookiesPrep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS  100g California Prunes, chopped 2 Florida Grapefruits’ zest and juice 150ml Vegetable oil 200g Golden caster sugar 1 Large free range egg 1 tsp Ground cinnamon 140g Plain flour 1/4 tsp Bicarbonate of soda 300g Porridge oatsDIRECTIONS Pre…

Miso Caramel Blondies with California Prunes

Miso Caramel Blondies with California PrunesThese Miso Caramel Blondies with California Prunes are rich, indulgent and full of flavour … the perfect festive bake! Makes: 9 / 10Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 35 minutesEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS  200g Caramel White Chocolate (or White Chocolate) 175g Unsalted Butter 200g Sugar 3 Large Eggs 100g Plain Flour…

Spooky Eyeball Biscuits

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 Piadas

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…

Lower Sugar Marble Muffins

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 Biriyani

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…