Get Your Festive Table Ready with Sarah Todd

Welcome to Mater Prize Home Lottery No. 322, sitting pretty on the sought-after waterways of the glorious Gold Coast. With a stunning chef’s kitchen, picturesque indoor-outdoor dining areas, and timeless Mid-Century design accents dotted throughout the airy, open-plan spaces, this architectural wonder promises dreamy entertaining options all year round for the lucky winner.  

And who better to highlight this sensational property’s most desirable features than our kitchen queen, Sarah Todd. The super chef stopped by to share what she’ll be prepping for her guests this festive season, starting with her Smoked Trout Bruschetta with Herb Crème and fresh and zingy Elderflower Spritz. 

Smoked Trout Bruschetta and Herb Crème

Serves: 4
Prep & Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

1 French baguette, sliced on the angle
2 garlic cloves, peeled (for rubbing)
Olive oil (to brush)
200g crème fraîche
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon or wholegrain mustard (optional)
2 tbsp each chopped fine herbs (parsley, chervil [optional], tarragon, chives)
Salt and pepper
200g smoked trout, flaked
2 tbsp fried capers
Extra herbs for garnish

Method: 

Brush baguette slices with olive oil and grill until golden. Rub one side lightly with a garlic clove.

In a bowl, mix crème fraîche with lemon zest, juice, mustard (optional), and chopped herbs. Season lightly with salt and pepper. 

Spread a generous layer of herbed crème on the toast. Flake over smoked trout. Sprinkle with fried capers.

Garnish with extra herbs or a small fennel frond. Drizzle with olive oil.

Elderflower Spritz

Serves: 4
Prep: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

3 thin slices cucumber
Juice of ½ lime
30 ml elderflower cordial (Belvoir or similar)
Sparkling water or soda, to top
Orange zest strip (use a peeler)
Ice
Mint sprig, for garnish

Method:

Muddle cucumber and lime juice gently in a shaker or glass to release aroma. Add elderflower cordial and a few cubes of ice. Stir or shake gently. Strain into a coupe or highball over fresh ice. Top with sparkling water. Garnish with a strip of orange zest (twist it over the glass to release oils) and cucumber ribbon and a sprig of mint.

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