A brand new year calls for brand new flavours, little culinary adventures that brighten your routine and set the tone for the months ahead. Whether you're hosting a summer get-together, refreshing your weekly meals, or simply wanting to try something new “just because,” these recipes are easy, vibrant, and perfect for the season.

Let’s get cooking (and sipping!).

1. Sparkling Mango & Yuzu Spritz 

Light, zesty, sunshine in a glass.

Ingredients:

• 30ml Cashmere Yuzu Syrup
• 30ml fresh lime juice
• 60ml soda water
• 60ml lemonade 
• Ice
• Mint + lime slices for garnish

Method:

1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Add Cashmere Yuzu Syrup and lime juice.
3. Top with half soda water, half lemonade.
4. Stir gently and garnish with mint + lime.

Why it’s perfect for the New Year:
Bright, refreshing, and effortlessly uplifting, it’s the ideal drink for sunny afternoons, celebrations, or resetting with something delicious but light.

2. Grilled Peach, Prosciutto & Burrata Salad

Sweet, creamy, savoury – the ultimate summer salad.

Ingredients:

• 2–3 ripe peaches, halved
• Olive oil
• 1 ball fresh burrata
• Handful rocket or baby greens
• 4–6 slices prosciutto
• Balsamic glaze
• Basil leaves

Method:

1. Brush peaches with oil and grill cut-side down for 2–3 minutes.
2. Arrange greens on a platter.
3. Tear over burrata and prosciutto.
4. Add grilled peaches and top with basil + balsamic drizzle.

Why it’s perfect:
It tastes fancy, but takes less than 10 minutes.

3. Crispy Halloumi Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

A fun, fresh twist on taco night.

Ingredients:

• 1 block halloumi, sliced
• Small tortillas
• 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
• ½ red onion, finely diced
• 1 jalapeño, chopped
• Lime juice
• Coriander
• Greek yoghurt or chipotle mayo

Method:

1. Mix pineapple, onion, jalapeño, lime juice & coriander for salsa.
2. Pan-fry halloumi until golden.
3. Warm tortillas and assemble with halloumi + salsa.
4. Drizzle with yoghurt or chipotle mayo.

Why it’s perfect:
It’s a holiday in a taco: salty, sweet, spicy, and ridiculously easy.

4. Watermelon & Feta Skewers with Mint

Refreshing, bite-sized, and party-friendly.

Ingredients:

• Watermelon cubes
• Feta cubes
• Fresh mint leaves
• Toothpicks
• Optional: honey drizzle

Method:

1. Thread watermelon, mint, and feta onto skewers.
2. Drizzle with honey if desired.
3. Chill before serving.

Why it’s perfect:
It’s the simplest “wow” appetiser — ideal for summer BBQs and low-effort entertaining.

5. No-Bake Lemon & Coconut Slice

Bright, zesty, and perfect for afternoon tea.

Ingredients:

• 200g plain biscuits, crushed
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 1 can condensed milk
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 100g melted butter

Icing:

• 2 cups icing sugar
• Lemon juice
• 1 tbsp melted butter
• Extra coconut

Method:

1. Mix all base ingredients and press into a lined tray.
2. Mix icing ingredients until smooth and spread over base.
3. Sprinkle with coconut and chill for 2 hours.

Why it’s perfect:
Zero baking, maximum flavour, sweet, tangy, and summery.

A New Year Filled With New Flavours

Trying new recipes is one of the simplest ways to welcome the year with creativity and joy. Whether it’s a zingy spritz featuring our Cashmere Yuzu Syrup or a colourful dish for your next gathering, these recipes bring freshness, brightness, and a sense of play to the table.