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The grape harvest: Annabel returns to her idyllic lakeside cabin in Wanaka for a brand new season of Annabel Langbein The Free Range Cook. Features Turkish Bread, Turkish Bride Soup, Spicy Beef with Harvest Vegetables, Nutty Cumin Dukkah, Corn and Israeli Couscous Salad, Orange Lightning Cake, Vin d'Orange.
High-country deer muster: Annabel flies high into the Southern Alps to an isolated deer farm, and she creates a no-fuss dinner party menu. Features Moroccan Tomato Sauce, Moroccan Eggs, Cowboy Hash, Venison Tataki, Duck Confit, Fragrant Lentils, Crispy Parsnip Peels, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Raspberry Coulis.
Fishing for crabs: Annabel Langbein jet boats to a secret crab-catching spot in the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park. Features Onion and Herb Frittata, Frittata Sandwiches, Birdseed Bar, Aromatic Steamed Mussels, Watermelon and Avocado Salad, Beachside Paella, Poached Peaches, Flambeed Peaches, Sparkling Sangria.
The saffron harvest: Annabel Langbein visits friend and actor Sam Neill at his Central Otago vineyard, and creates a simple yet delicious dinner party menu from fresh ingredients. Features Choconut Slice, Balsamic Glaze, Beetroot, Fennel and Goat Cheese Salad, Osso Bucco, Gremolata, Saffron Spinach Risotto, Pear and Prune Custard Cream, Coffee Liqueur, Extra-Special Coffees.
Catching trout: Annabel Langbein tries her hand at fly fishing and invites the neighbourhood over for a barbecue that takes outdoor cooking to a new level. Features Vegetable Samosas, Minty Yoghurt Dipping Sauce, Salt-Crusted Fish, Speedy Mayo, Dill and Caper Mayo, Mango Salsa, Sesame Beef Patties, Help-Yourself Hamburgers, Holiday Crepes, Blueberry Sauce, Retro Fruit Punch.
Mustering Merino sheep: Annabel Langbein combines lavender and merino lamb to make a roast dinner with a difference. Features Cookie Sampler, Chevre-Stuffed Zucchini Flowers, Roast Lamb with Herb Crust, Vegetable Tian, Green Beans with Olives and Garlic, Maple and Apple Tarte Tatin, Lavender Soup.
Gathering mushrooms: Annabel harvests mushrooms after consulting a funghi expert and shares her recipe for super-simple lemon and ginger ice cream. Features Pan-Fried Mushrooms with Pine Nuts, Lahmacun Flatbread, Salted Edamame, Teriyaki Sauce, Teriyaki Fish and Mushroom Bake, Japanese-Style Rice, Gingered Bok Choy, Lemon and Ginger Ice Cream, Ginger Biscotti, Fresh Flower Tea.
Picking heritage apples: Annabel Langbein picks heritage apples, before returning to her cabin to cook a Mexican-style feast of succulent slow-cooked pork. Features Cinnamon Apple Fritters, Garden Gazpacho, Mexican Rub, Mexican Pulled Pork, Smoky Chilli Beans, Chunky Guacamole, Fresh Flour Tortillas, Apple and Berry Sorbets.
Gathering nuts: Annabel Langbein visits her neighbour's hazelnut orchard for the autumn harvest. Features Rib-Sticking Pea and Ham Soup, One-Pot Spiced Apple Cake, Artichokes with Vinaigrette, Provencal Crust, Chicken and Leek Gratin, Garlicky Vegetable Toss, Hazelnut Butter, Individual Pear and Hazelnut Tarts.
Netting flounder: Always up for an adventure, Annabel Langbein nets flounder on a Nelson beach. Her haul is the starting point for a Mediterranean-themed feast. Features The Ultimate Chocolate Brownie, Sunshine Carrot Dip, Roasted Pepper Boats, Tapenade, Mediterranean Baked Fish, Parsley Mashed Potatoes, Crisp Cos Salad, Vanilla Citrus Terrine, Honeyed Oranges.
The apricot orchard: Annabel and her daughter Rose head to an apricot orchard where they make the most of the humble fruit. Features Sausage, Tomato and Olive Pissaladiere, Really Useful Apricot Chilli Glaze, Pork and Coriander Spring Rolls, Aromatic Poached Chicken, Bang Bang Chicken Salad, Speedy Peanut Sauce, Apricots with Macaroon Topping, Lemon Syllabub, Ginger Mule.
Milking goats to make cheese: Annabel Langbein milks goats at her neighbour's farm and makes haloumi to grill on skewers with prawns and zucchini. Features Home-Made Haloumi, Prawn, Haloumi and Zucchini Skewers, Summer Basil Pesto, Flash-Roasted Pesto Salmon, Potato Rosti, Braised Fennel with Lemon, Molten Chocolate Pots, Limoncello.
Picking raspberries: Annabel Langbein jetboats across Lake Wanaka to pick luscious raspberries, then returns to her cabin to cook a glorious dinner of barbecued chicken and vegetables from her garden. Features Love-Me-Tender Sponge, Ten-Minute Raspberry Jam, Raspberry Vinegar, Brined and Barbecued Butterfly Chicken, New Potatoes with Hazelnut Pesto, Grilled Broccoli Salad, Char-Grilled Corn on the Cob, Silky Lemon Tart, Tropical Sundowners.
