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6 large prawns, butterflied, shells on, but heads removedpinch sea salt drizzle vegetable oillarge handful fresh coriander1 lime, juice onlyFor the sweet and sour sauce4-5 tbsp white wine vinegar3-4 tbsp caster sugar4cm/1in piece fresh ginger, unpeeled1 mild red chilli, finely choppedMethod1. To butterfly the prawns, first remove the head by twisting it off, then discard. Don't remove the shell. Place the prawn on its back on a cutting board. Using a small, sharp knife, cut through the centre of the body from below the head down to the tail. Don't cut all the way through the flesh. Repeat with the remaining prawns.2. For the sweet and sour sauce, pour the vinegar into a small pan (not aluminium) over a medium heat. Add the sugar and heat through.3. Slice the ginger into thick slices and add to the sauce in the pan.4. Slice the chilli and add to the pan. Simmer the sauce until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is reduced and sticky - about five minutes. Taste and adjust flavour as needed by adding a touch more sugar or vinegar, as necessary.5. Meanwhile, heat a ridged grill pan until hot. Sprinkle the sea salt over the prepared prawns. Pour over the oil, then rub it into the prawns.6. Place the prawns on the hot grill pan and grill until cooked through and slightly charred (this will take about 2-3 minutes). Press down lightly with tongs to ensure even cooking. Turn the prawns over and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.7. Chop the fresh coriander. When the prawns are cooked, transfer them into the pan with the reduced sauce.8. Add the coriander and a squeeze of fresh lime juice to the pan.9. Stir together until the prawns are coated in the sauce. Serve straightaway.

The serving options for these deeply aromatic pineapples are endless. Eat them right out of their steeping liquid, or broiled, seared or grilled and topped with a scoop of ice cream or frozen yogurt. Steep them overnight or up to four days for the most intense flavor.

1 cup sugar 1 vanilla bean 2 cups white wine 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon saffron 1 pineapple, cored and cut into 1-inch ring

1. Put the sugar in a saucepan large enough to hold the sliced pineapple and 4 cups of liquid. Cut the vanilla bean in half, scrape out the seeds and add to the sugar, along with the vanilla bean. Add white wine, water and saffron and bring to a boil. Let cook at medium-high heat for 10 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, prep the pineapple. Slice the top and bottom of the pineapple off, making a stable base. Cut down from the top of the pineapple, removing all the eyes and leaving clean rings. Cut out the core of the pineapple with a 1-inch cookie cutter or melon baller. 3. Add the pineapple rings to the saucepan and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the liquid and pineapple to a plastic container and let steep overnight (or up to 4 days) before serving.