Rocky Road

While I love chocolate, rocky road is not something that I would usually choose. This version changes my whole philosophy on that. The three types of chocolate combine to make something deliciously rich. The turkish delight adds another whole dimension. Obviously you can chop and change ingredients according to what you like.

200g milk chocolate

200g dark chocolate

100g 70% dark chocolate

5 large pieces or rose flavoured turkish delight cut into 1cm cubes (use some of the icing sugar surrounding the turkish delight to prevent everything becoming too sticky as you cut through the pieces)

1/2 packet of marshmallows (I only use the white ones, I think the look and flavor is better)

¼ cup red glace cherries, halved

¼ cup cranberries

½ cup slivered almonds, toasted

½ cup coconut flakes or shredded coconut (toasted is optional)

Combine everything but the chocolate in a large bowl. Line a 20x20cm tin with baking paper. Break the chocolates into small pieces and melt them. You can do this over a double boiler or in the microwave (but make sure the microwave is on reduced heat). Mix the chocolate to ensure even melting. Pour over remaining ingredients and mix gently. Pour into prepared tin and refrigerate until set. Remove from tray, place on a chopping board and cut into squares to serve.

Asian Style Salad with Mango & Honey Roasted Cashews

This has everything good in taste – sweetness from the mango, spice from the chilli, crunch from the nuts and zing from the herbs. Absolutely delicious!

1 packet/bag of mixed baby leaves with beetroot

2 heads of baby bok choy, shredded

½ bunch mint, leaves only

½ bunch coriander, leaves only

2 red chilies, finely sliced

1 avocado, quartered and sliced

1 mango, cubed

Honey Roasted Cashews

1 cup raw cashews

2 tspns honey

dressing

3 tbspn olive oil

pinch salt

2 tspns balsamic vinegar

juice of ½ a lime
1/4 finely sliced red onion

For honey roasted cashews, place nuts on a lined baking tray and roast for 10 minutes at 160 degrees. Remove from oven, drizzle over honey, shake around and return to the oven for another 4 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.

Combine ingredients for salad. Drizzle over dressing ingredients. Toss to combine. Add cashews and serve.