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For Breakfast or any time. It’s just the time of year when we are looking for simple meals using economic ingredients. Idahoan Instant Mash has this vibrant recipe suggestion which is bound to tempt the whole family at any time of day. It’s Spiced Mash Shakshuka and can be adapted to every spice preference. I…
Fast family recipes. That came around quick! Yes, it’s heading towards Christmas at frightening speed and we are planning meals. Those dinners are not just for the big day but the week before and all through till the New Year. Idahoan instant mash potatoes are here to support. If we love cooking then we enjoy…
From Whole Foods Market Serves 12 Here’s some game day strategy for you! Add nutrient variety and subtract cost by substituting peas for some of the avocado. Green Pea Guacamole tastes great, and just like traditional guacamole, you can keep it on the healthy side by serving this smooth and tangy dip with fresh,…
The Food and Flavours of Southern Italy. We have watched Sophie Grigson, excited by her move from the UK to Puglia in Italy. Now that celebrated food writer is off on another adventure, and it’s a drive along the coastal ‘instep’ of southern Italy in her trusty purple car. In Exploding Tomatoes and Other Stories:…
Naturally sweet. So, let me nail my colours to the mast …or in this case hang my accolade from a tree! I am an unapologetic fan of Canadian Maple products. Having lived in Montreal, Québec, I grew to love the flavour of maple syrup and appreciated the passion of the producers. Each year in spring…
A Fruity Marriage. Florida Grapefruit season is upon us and to celebrate Florida Grapefruit has partnered with Wild by Tart in Belgravia to create a delicious limited-edition dish to run on its menu from 20th February to 12th March. The Florida Grapefruit Posset with Florida Grapefruit Jelly and Fennel Milk Meringue is a great recipe…
From Sainsbury’s Welsh Rarebit – a rich cheesy topping with a tangy finish. A tasty recipe from the January issue of Sainsbury’s magazine. Serves: 24-28 Preparation time: 15 Minutes Cooking time: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plain flour 2 tablespoons soft butter 150ml milk 150g ready grated extra mature cheddar 2 teaspoons…
Japanese Inspired January. Japan Centre – Europe’s largest Japanese food hall – has shared its authentic Japanese vegan recipes ahead of Veganuary 2024. With the ingredients available to buy in store at Leicester Square, Westfield White City and Stratford or online on their website, why not test your culinary skills with these easy to follow…
Elevate leftovers. Picture this, dear reader. It’s a Wednesday night and friends are coming to dinner. What to cook? It will be a casual affair and that’s a blessing as your dress is at the cleaners. A one-pot meal is in order as the dishwasher needs fixing. Keep it simple yet smart with stir-fried prawns…
This Sausage Quiche recipe is an economic and popular dish for all the family and at any time of year. Use the best quality sausages at they are the main ingredient. Servings: 8 Ingredients 4 eggs 400g sausage cut into small chunks and fried 400ml full fat milk 200g of shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 small…
Diplomatico with a delicious twist The Martini came on to the scene in the 1860s, although its exact origins are still unclear. In 1863, an Italian vermouth maker began using the brand name Martini for its product, after its director Alessandro Martini. That same brand name may be the source of the famous cocktail’s name….
From Sainsbury’s Sweet, syrupy pears with a brandy kick that makes for a fantastic homemade gift or after-dinner dessert. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 250g preserving or granulated sugar 1 vanilla pod 4 firm ripe pears, cut in half and cored 8 star anise Rind of 1…
From Morrisons Ingredients Schnapps Blue Taboo Soda Method Swirl 15ml schnapps around the inside of a chilled stemmed glass, then add ice. Carefully pour over 50ml Blue Taboo Top with a small dash of soda to make a longer drink. You could also try using Taboo Original or Ruby as an alternative. …
From BBC Food Give Lorraine Pascale’s super-quick canapés or an easy picnic snack a go today. Ingredients 500g/1lb 2oz ready-made puff pastry plain flour, for dusting 1 x 280g jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped few sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves only, finely chopped 1 free-range egg, lightly beaten Method Put the…
The Burpee Europe team always love it when they receive a new recipe devised for them by the chef Valerie Haimlin. Soon it will be time to start harvesting early aubergines and the recipe below is the perfect example of how to use these wonderful vegetables. Our Aubergine ‘White Knight’ or ‘Green Knight’ can be…
Coronation Quiche. This recipe has been released but here’s the Wilson Vale seasonal take using delicious wild garlic and asparagus. A big thank to Inseok – their talented chef who rustled this beauty up for us! Tart ingredients: 200g plain flour 90g unsalted butter Pinch of salt 55ml cold water Filling ingredients: 200g eggs…
Seasonal Vegetable Pizza Jump into spring with the new Jersey Royal season and rustle up this fresh and flavorsome recipe to enjoy with lighter evenings and warmer weather. Jersey Royals will start to fill the shelves in the next few weeks so get your hands on this seasonal staple. Ingredients Serves: 4 Prep time: 25…
Nothing better than sitting in the shade on a Greek island and sipping some thick and sweet Greek coffee. Preparation Time; 5 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Serves 8 Ingredients 1L (4 cups) water 60g (1/4 cup) white sugar 45g (1/3 cup) Greek-style coffee (or Turkish) Note: Add sugar to taste Method Put the…
From BBC Food This salsa recipe is a real crowd pleaser – fresh, healthy, low-fat and made in one step. Enjoy with Mexican corn chips. Ingredients 250g/9oz fresh tomatoes, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 mild chillies, finely chopped bunch coriander, finely chopped salt, to taste lime juice, to taste 1…
Fino Sherry is a much underrated wine but it’s coming back into fashion. Here is a simple cocktail for summer. Don’t be shy with the mint! Chill the sherry before making this Fino & Mint cocktail. Fino & Mint Pour 60ml of Fino Sherry and 140ml of lemonade over ice Cut a lime and squeeze…