Chocolate Cardamom Milkshake with a Botanical Twist

A brilliant blue butterfly-pea spritz that turns violet the moment lemon hits the glass — the New Year’s Eve drink that performs its own countdown.

Twenty-four oysters, three jars of flavour pearls, no cooking — the Christmas seafood starter that assembles itself while the prawns are being argued over.

Same pavlova, better finish: soft whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and salted caramel and strawberry pearls that burst on the tongue.

Charred, smoky tandoori chicken from a jar of Keating & Co tandoori paste, thick yoghurt and a screaming-hot oven — dinner in half an hour.

The easiest impressive canapé we know: smoked salmon, crème fraîche and bursting yuzu flavour pearls. No cooking, twenty minutes.

Duck breast is a special-occasion cut that is surprisingly easy to cook — and a good marinade makes it sing. This simple honey, soy and orange marinade balances duck’s richness with sweetness and a little sharpness. Serve it French-style for a proper celebration. Marinade ingredients (serves 2) 2 duck breasts, skin scored 2 tbsp honey…