Archive For December 2015
From Sainsbury’s Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 Minutes Cooking time: 30 Minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons organic sunflower oil 1 organic onion, chopped 3 cloves organic garlic, crushed 1 organic green pepper, chopped 450g organic minced pork 1 organic red chilli, deseeded and chopped 1 tablespoon organic tomato puree 240g can organic chopped tomatoes 250ml…
From Whole Foods Market Serves 8 This occasion-worthy side dish serves as an appetizer for parties, too. If you’re serving a spiral-sliced ham as the main course, remove a little bit from it ahead of time for this recipe, or feel free to use beef brisket or broccoli in place of the ham. Ingredients…
Here is a man to follow and a restaurant to watch. This new venture, Darbaar with Abdul Yaseen at the helm, has pedigree and polish and it’s no surprise! Located in the heart of London’s City square mile, Darbaar is rather conveniently situated. Not far from the travel hub of Liverpool Street Station and with…
Yes, it’s that time of year again. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, etc. Our thoughts turn to cold-weather vacations and possibly (although not in my case) to sporty pursuits. There will be expectations of snowy vistas, the smell of pine and tables groaning with comforting food. The Chalet Cookbook by the Abinger Cookery School…
From Whole Foods Market Serves 6 This robust one-pot dinner packs in lentils, sausage and plenty of vegetables, including mushrooms, spinach, onions and garlic. A loaf of crusty bread is the only accompaniment you need for a complete meal. Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1/2 cup chopped…
This tropical gem has a deserved reputation for iconic, palm-fringed beaches, dazzling white sand and sea warm enough to call a bath. Langkawi is an island that charms and intrigues, and its story can be discovered not far from your sun-lounger. The sea is very much part of life here. It has provided a living…
A dream came true for me recently and it was courtesy of the Japanese Ministry of Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). That might sound unlikely when one’s dreams are often woven around the acquisition of something small and sparkling, a new 3D TV, or designer shoes. MAFF invited me on my first trip to Japan for…
From Sainsbury’s Roasted gammon with a zesty glaze, a delicious twist on a traditional Christmas dish Preparation time: 10 Minutes Cooking time: see pack for details Minutes Ingredients 8 Taste the Difference clementines 6 pieces finely sliced stem ginger 4 teaspoons mustard seeds 1 gammon (approx 3 kg) Method Zest the Taste…