Recipes

Lemon and Ginger Bakewell Tart

Historically made with raspberry jam and slivered almonds, and occasionally stewed fruit like apples – Here I’ve spiced it up with lemon curd and ginger for a real zing and lovely tartness. A nice tart tart – a bit like me really!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes + chilling time
  • Cook time: 20 minutes
  • Serves: 6

Slow Braised Lamb Shanks with Garlic Mash

Having just arrived from the UK and the lovely heat of Summer, to the freezing bleedin’ cold of the South Island, I have decided a winter warmer is just what’s needed… Lovely tender Lamb in a Balsamic Vinegar and Red Wine Reduction, served with Garlic Mash and Winter Veges… just loverly… I love a little shank or two…

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook time: 2 hours
  • Serves: 2

Apple Slaw

This recipe is just the right accompaniment to all things pork. It’s fantastic to take along to barbecues and a good base to which you can add different herbs or other ingredients handy in your pantry or fridge.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: (Chill Time) 10 minutes
  • Serves: 8

Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Jerk Pork

I don’t have words to describe how delicious this recipe is. All I can say is when I start to prepare it, everyone in the house stands around the kitchen in anticipation of dinner. And no matter how much I make, there are NEVER any leftovers…

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 40 minutes
  • Serves: 4
Rice and Peas - Jax Hamilton Cooks

Rice and Peas

This is the Jamaican equivalent of potatoes for the Irish, pasta for the Italians, noodles for the Chinese and naan for the Indians. Every Sunday I would wake to the aroma of garlic simmering in this broth and would spend the day wishing dinner was ready. My mum would make a huge saucepan of this rice for our family, enough to feed us all on Sunday and Monday – yum!

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 25 minutes
  • Serves: 4