This side is based on the Persian dish of tah-dig, where rice is cooked until it sticks to the bottom of the pan, providing a wonderful mix of fluffy and crunchy elements in the same mouthful.
This simple cake base lends itself to experimentation – use different nuts, or top with another choice of fruit. Slivers of apricot would work well, as would other berries or plums.
Baby lettuce hearts with pistachio dressing and parmesan recipe - For pistachio dressing, process ingredients in a blender until smooth and season generously to taste.
You can't go wrong with pesto pasta. In this take on the Ligurian classic, we've swapped pine nuts for pistachios and we think it's better - don't tell Nonna.
"My best mate's father was a fisherman and he taught us how to fish," says Clugston. "On the weekends we'd catch blackfish and snapper in Boambee Creek and I'd take them home for Mum. This recipe is really about a super-fresh fish dressed simply with briny olives and crunchy nuts."
