Toni Robertson | Executive Chef, Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Quick and easy, this is an ideal vegetarian dish for a weekend brunch or as a light meal any day. It’s delicious on its own and goes well with any egg dish, grilled fish or meat, a bowl of fresh salad or simply with cheese and wine. The tanginess of the dill yoghurt and the touch of sweetness from the California Raisins give this dish a refreshing lift.
White Gazpacho with California Raisins & Dill Yoghurt
Goose Liver Panna Cotta with California Raisins & Green Apple Jelly
Randy Chow | Culinary Instructor, Temasek Polytechnic
This recipe is inspired by a recent trip to Paris with my wife. It captures the mood and flavour of a memorable summer’s day, when we cycled around the beautiful Versailles and had a gourmet picnic by a lake. Our lunch was typically French, with foie gras, duck rillettes, sundried tomatoes, olives and a green salad with cheese and plump raisins. In this recipe, the California Raisins add just the right touch of tang to balance the richness of the foie gras.
Cauliflower alla Puttanesca with California Raisins
Jasper Jek | Managing Partner & Chef, Super Simple
This dish is a crowd pleaser at dinner parties. Its appeal lies in the toothsome texture and complementary ingredients that bring out the nuances of one another. The punchy flavour of the puttanesca is balanced by the sweetness of the California Raisins and is especially pleasant when paired with nutty, caramelised cauliflower.
California Raisins & Couscous with Pan-grilled Halloumi, Oven-baked California Raisin Crumbs & Marinated Watermelon
Heman Tan | Group Executive Chef, JP Pepperdine Group
Healthy, savoury, sweet and creamy, this dish is a lovely option for a weekend lunch cookout. The crispy, oven-baked California Raisin crumbs add interest.
Salmon Skewers with California Raisin & Pineapple Salsa
Eric Neo | Executive Chef, InterContinental Singapore
I was inspired by my love for satay to create this dish. Instead of the usual rendition, which features peanut sauce, cucumber and onions, I’ve chosen to give it a twist by serving the salmon skewers with a refreshing and fruity California Raisin and pineapple salsa.
Open-faced Ravioli with Braised Short Ribs, Butternut Purée, California Raisin Marmalade & Pine Nut Crisp
Andy Tan | Vice President, Singapore Junior Chefs Club
The California Raisin is a very versatile ingredient that can be used in both savoury and sweet dishes. In this recipe, I’ve incorporated the natural sweetness of the California Raisins to balance the richness of the ribs, while also adding extra nutritional value to the dish.