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.
California Prune Chocolate TiffinA sweet and delicious treat that’s secretly better for you! Packed with California Prunes, mixed seeds and nuts and a little bit of chocolate – it’s a decadent treat for any occasion! Makes: 12Prep Time: 15 minutes + 60 minutes fridge timeEMAILPRINT PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS 300g Dark chocolate 1 tps Salt 150g…
California Prune QuesadillasThis dish is a sweet potato and California Prune inspired take on a Mexican classic – with the two cheeses complementing each other perfectly within this vegetarian recipe. Whether you’re sharing or treating yourself to all of them – we’re sure these will become a household favourite. Makes: 4Prep Time: 40 minutesCook Time:…
Hot Dogs with California Prune Asian BBQ Sauce and Pickled CarrotsMakes: 6Prep Time: 5-10 minutesCook Time: 15-20 minutesEMAILPRINT PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS6 Hot dog rolls 6 50g Sausages 1 tbsp Olive oil 3 carrots peeled and washed 2 limes 1 tsp Salt For the sauce 100g California Prunes 75ml Light soy sauce 1 small garlic clove…
Banana Bread with California PrunesMakes: 8Prep Time: 10 – 15 minutesCook Time: 55 minutesEMAILPRINT PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS 125g baking margarine or butter 125g California Prunes 200g Golden caster sugar 4 eggs 250g self-raising flour 30g cocoa powder 2 ripe bananas frozen and then blended to a pureeDIRECTIONS 1. Place the margarine and California Prunes into…
Pulled Pork with California Prune and Fennel Slaw RollsMakes: 6Prep Time: 10-15 minutesCook Time: 150 minutesEMAILPRINT PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS1kg pork shoulder 1 tbsp salt and cracked black pepper 1 tbsp fennel seeds 1 tbsp olive oil 6 bread rolls For the slaw 2 bulbs of fennel sliced 1 red onion sliced 2 apples cut into…
California Prune PalmiersThe kids are back to school, and looking for more nutritional snacks for their lunch box can be a struggle… we’ve created the perfect savoury snack that is packed with not only flavour but with lots of nutrients from the California Prunes – the kids are sure to love them, and we think…
California Prune Summer PavlovaThis beautiful and fruity delight is a summer treat for you, and your nearest & dearest to enjoy! This statement Pavlova is sure to impress – whether you’re entertaining at a party or enjoying a sunshine filled weekend. Makes: 4-6Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 180 minutesEMAILPRINT PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS 6 Egg whites…
Lamb BBQ Skewers with California Prune Greek Salad The sun is out and the BBQs are getting hot! You’ll be cooking up a storm this summer with these delicious spiced lamb skewers served with a fresh and fruity California Prune and feta salad! We’ve taken the classic Greek salad and added California Prunes, as they…
California Prune Pork Pies with California Prune & Cider ChutneyTo mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, why not treat yourself to a classic British dish with a California Prune twist! This savoury delight is complemented beautifully by the bespoke cider chutney – a sure fire hit, for a truly special occasion. Makes: 12Prep Time: 45 minutesCook…
Chicken and California Prune Wraps with Fennel Slaw and HazelnutThese fresh and vibrant wraps are bursting with colourful flavour! Ideal for a summery lunch or dinner, this nutritious dish also highlights how you can creatively use leftovers to form great meals. Makes: 2-4Prep Time: 10-15 minutesEMAILPRINT PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS 150g Cooked left over chicken 100g…