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.
Parmesan Cheese Risotto with California Prunes and Crisp Parma HamMakes: 4Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS 150g California Prunes 50ml red wine vinegar 700ml of good quality vegetable or chicken stock 2 tbsp of oil for cooking 1 medium white onion finely diced 300g of risotto rice 150ml dry white wine…
California Prunes Chicken Supreme with Brandy SauceMakes: 4 servingsPrep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesEMAILPRINT PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS 2 rashers smoked bacon 1-2 tbsp olive oil 4 x 160g chicken breasts 1 tsp sea salt ½ tsp black pepper, freshly milled 6 shallots, peeled 1 tbsp rosemary 1 tbsp thyme 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 150g…
Scotch California PrunesWe’ve been a little bit creative with this recipe… Scotch California Prunes! These delicious savoury snacks are the perfect addition to your picnic out in the beautiful sunshine. The California Prunes might be a surprise, but they definitely turn a good recipe into a great one! Texture & flavour were our priority in…
Cheese Scones with Sichuan California Prune ChutneyEverybody loves a classic cheese scone & chutney. Well we’ve taken it to the next level: cheese scones with the most delicious California Prune chutney! The perfect match to take on your picnic. You’ll never go back to store bought chutney again! Makes: 8Prep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 20-25…
California Prune BiscottiDelicious biscotti, dunked in a cup of coffee whilst sitting out in the sun…perfection! For extra flavour and texture, we’ve added deliciously, but naturally, sweet California Prunes to our biscotti and, let me tell you, they are amazing! This is a recipe you’ll definitely want to try! Makes: 25 biscottiPrep Time: 15-20 minutesCook…
California Prune, Ginger and Green Tea Fruit CakeMakes: 6-8Prep Time: 2-3 1/2 hours (or overnight)Cook Time: 90 minutesEMAILPRINT PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS250ml green tea 250g California Prunes 200g mixed dried fruit 3tsp chopped fresh rosemary 2 lemons, zest 50ml stem ginger syrup 50g brown sugar 100g caster sugar 100g stem ginger 80g California Prunes purée 1…
Fillet of Salmon with Pickled California Prune ChimichurriHere’s a new summer recipe from Chef Peter Sidwell. It’s perfect for a light lunch or supper, and can be cooked indoors or outside, so with lighter evenings and warmer weather why not fire up the barbecue, pour a glass of crisp white wine and share a simple…
California Prune Couscous SaladMakes: 4Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 20-30 minutesEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS 150g couscous 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried mint 560ml hot vegetable stock 1 fennel bulb 150g California Prunes 100g feta cheese 1 lemon 30ml olive oil 1 pomegranate 1 handful fresh mint DIRECTIONS…
Roasted Vegetables with a California Prune GlazeMakes: 4-6 peoplePrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 1 hour 10 minutesEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS 3 sweet potatoes – peeled and cut into chunks 4 carrots – peeled and cut in half lengthways 2 parsnips – peeled and cut into quarters lengthways 2 red onions – peeled and cut into…
Spiced Lamb and California Prune MeatballsMakes: 4Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesEMAILPRINT PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS 200g minced lamb 100g pork sausage meat 150g chopped California Prunes 2 tsp harissa paste 2 cloves garlic 1 tbsp dried mint 1 lemon (zest for meatballs,juice to squeeze over before serving) 1 tbsp sesame seeds 1/2 tsp salt…