Nici Wickes
COCONUT & MANGO TOFU WHIP
These are cooling and refreshing desserts, a perfect way to finish a spicy Sichuan meal.
Makes 6 x 100 ml cups
China - Chengdu
Coq Au Vin
This is an easy variation of a traditional French dish which has many regional interpretations. The key ingredient is always the wine and you will need a large heavy-based saucepan or ovenproof casserole dish with a lid. Coq Au Vin is a great dish to make for a large number of guests because the recipe can be multiplied easily, prepared the day before and served at the table.
Creamy Pesto Chicken with Pappardelle
This is the quickest and easiest dinner and the wide-ribboned pappardelle looks very impressive.
Creamy Polenta
Polenta is a staple of northern Italy. It is good as a side dish to a main, but can also be served as a first course.