BIG BITE: Treats for your loved ones at Christmas

Chef Rudo Kandiero

As the month of December approaches, many of us are looking forward to Christmas celebrations with family and friends.

Here are mouth-watering recipes to help you create unforgettable treats for your loved ones.

Pineapple and kiwi cooler

This recipe serves two people.

Ingredients

Two peeled and sliced pipe kiwis;

One cup pineapple juice;

Half cup ginger ale or sparkling water;

One tablespoon lime juice;

One teaspoon honey or sugar;

Garnishes

Kiwi slices; pineapple wedges; fresh mint leaves

Method

1. In a blender, combine the kiwi slices, lime juice and pineapple juice. Blend until smooth.

Optional: Strain through a fine-mesh sieve if you prefer a pulp-free drink.

2. Add honey or sugar to the mixture and stir until fully dissolved. Adjust to your preferred sweetness.
3. In a pitcher or large glass, combine the kiwi mixture with the sparkling water or ginger ale.
4. Add plenty of ice and stir gently.
5. Serve immediately and garnish with kiwi slices, pineapple wedges and mint leaves.

Tip: For a slushy style, freeze the kiwi slices and blend them with ice before mixing with the sparkling base.

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Banana berry chocolate parfait sundae

Ingredients

. Two bananas;

. One cup raspberries/blueberries/strawberry;

. One cup whipped cream;

. Quarter cup chocolate syrup;

. Granola or chocolate cereal/ cocoa pops;

. Two tablespoons chocolate chips

Method

1. Spoon a layer of granola or chocolate cereal into the bottom of your serving glass or parfait dish.
2. Add a layer of banana slices and scatter a few berries over the cereal.
3. Pipe a generous swirl of whipped cream over the fruit layer.
4. Continue layering cereal, banana, berries and whipped cream until your glass is filled to the top.
5. Top with a final swirl of whipped cream. Arrange a few extra berries on top and drizzle generously with rich chocolate syrup.
6. Sprinkle with crushed chocolate chips and, if desired, chopped nuts.
7. Chill for 15 minutes to set before serving.

Rudo Kandiero is a qualified chef with a diploma in food preparation and culinary arts, patisserie and food safety the HACCP WAY. She can be contacted on 0772748509.