Hot blooded chef, Miguel Maestre kicks off his tropical cooking series with the freshest North Queensland seafood in a classic Spanish Fideua, followed by a cheeky Pineapple Mojito and a breathtaking coconut breakfast on the beach at sunrise. Recipes Seafood Fideua Rice and Polenta Crusted Lamb Tenderloins with Corn Puree and Fried Banana Pineapple Mojito Coconut Smoothie with Banana Katsu Less
From one of the oldest and most beautiful Islands in the Great Barrier Reef, Miguel reveals some simple steps to a stunning Tuna Carpaccio and discovers some exotic tropical fruits for his delicious Sweet Fruit Wontons.
Miguel finds time to take a dip in one of the world's most breathtaking waterfalls before whipping up a fresh Asian salad that really packs a punch. Then for something a little sweet a beautiful tropical tart with hardly any cooking time required! Recipes Barramundi fillet with Crispy Pancetta Mango, Chilli and Cashew Salad Kiwi and Apple Cocktail Pomelo Tart
Miguel puts on a show at the Cairns Races, dazzling the ladies with his Fruit Skewers Bombe Alaska, then it's back to the pool for home made Prawn Ravioli that is simply to die for! Recipes Giant T Bone Steak w Chargrilled Citrus Citrus Campari Sour Fruit Skewers Bombe Alaska Prawn Ravioli
Miguel creates his Asian inspired Lemongrass Chicken Skewers from an ancient rainforest, shows us the secret to a Mango Sorbet without an ice cream machine and feasts on fresh Coral Trout. Recipes Lemongrass Chicken Skewers Mango Sorbet Mango and Coconut Colada Coral Trout on Papillotte Less
In this episode of Miguel's Tropical Kitchen, Miguel gets fruity with a tropical fruit gratin on the beach in Cape Tribulation and a chocolate fondu with Flambe strawberries. Recipes Fruit Gratin Snapper Croquette Sangria Chocolate Fondu w Flambe Strawberries
Filmed against the stunning backdrop of tropical North Queensland. Miguel Maestre, a leading Sydney chef and one of the stars from Boys Weekend, charms his way through Queensland's hot northern tropics cooking with many of the regions exotic ingredients in breathtaking locations. With the Great Barrier Reef as a backdrop Miguel's Tropical Kitchen sizzles with sensational food. Recipes Vanilla Infused Boar Cheeks Fried Lychee Ice Cream Dragonfruit and Lychee Cocktail Caramelised Papaya and Crispy Jamon
Coffee, coffee, coffee! Miguel gets his caffeine buzz on at a tropical coffee plantation where he shows us the Spanish way to make coffee, strong and sweet. Then it's off to the breathtaking Milla Milla Waterfalls for a delicious and light yoghurt and passionfruit mousse. Recipes Salt and Pepper Soft Shell Crab Coffee Three Textures Espresso Martini Passionfruit and Yoghurt Mousse
Living it up on Green Island, Miguel gets his hands on a monster crayfish for a sumptuous Crayfish Risotto, then heads to an exotic fruit farm to find unique ingredients for his Tropical Cheesecake. Recipes Crayfish Risotto Mr Diablo's Tropical Cocktail Tropical Cheesecake
Miguel gets into the tropical spirit with all his favourite tropical produce. Fresh mussels, lobster cocktail and for lovers of the sweeter things in life, a coconut trifle that's guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Recipes Mussels with Reef Blonde Mandarin Margarita Coconut Trifle Lobster Cocktail
Miguel stops in at a stunning eco lodge to whip up a healthy terriyaki stir fry with seared tofu, then it's a match made in heaven with a sumptuous sea scallops with lemonade fruit, followed by a Spanish favourite with a tropical twist, vanilla bean churros. Recipes Terriyaki Greens and Seared Tofu Sea Scallops w Lemonade Fruit Rum Blazer Vanilla Bean Churros
Miguel fires up the barbie at the Cairns lagoon, impressing the tourists with his giant prawn skewers. Then it's back to the pool for something totally indulgent, Miguel's classic chocolate and almond cake. Recipes Giant King Prawn Skewers Passionfruit Sour Chocolate and Almond Cake
Miguel mixes tropical produce with global cuisine, dishing up an exotic Asian beef salad, an Italian angel hair pasta with scallops and a beautiful French pineapple tart tartin. Recipes Tropical Beef Salad Scallops with Angel Hair Pasta Starfruit Apple and Strawberry Cobbler Pineapple Tart Tatin