Posts Tagged “recipe”

Easter Roast Chicken with Idaho Leek Mash and Spring Greens. (Serves 4) For the chicken: 1 whole chicken 40g butter, softened Salt and pepper 1 lemon A few sprigs of thyme For the leek mash: 1 x Idahoan Butter & Herb Perfect Mash pouch 2 leeks, finely sliced 20g butter 500g spring greens, finely…

A Taste of Mexico on Pancake Day. Jose Cuervo Tequila brings bold flavour to Pancake Day, whether you’re infusing your batter for a spirited twist or shaking up creative cocktails to pair with your stack. A family-owned company for 10 generations, Jose Cuervo produces, amongst others, Especial Silver from blue agave. Enjoy this as a…

Monstrously Good Syrup. Kraken Black Spiced Rum isn’t just for cocktails. It makes a delicious drizzle to use over cakes, ice cream and pancakes too, when made into a syrup! Take your Shrove Tuesday pancakes to the next level with a bold twist – Kraken Rum! Whether you infuse your batter with the rich, spiced…

Exotic comfort. It’s cold out there and we crave comfort food… hot comfort food. Winter meals don’t have to be complicated, and especially when it’s close to Christmas and we all have so many other calls upon our time. Idahoan Perfect Mash is a delicious support, and One-pot Veggie Moroccan Shepherd’s Pie is bound to…

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…

Fun Espresso. Kraken attacks again and it brings Black Spiced Roast Coffee Rum. What a friendly monster, and one which will always be welcome. It is, just like other Kraken products, instantly recognisable on the supermarket shelves. Pirates will gravitate towards the old-fashioned flagon-shape bottle with the distinctive label which will remind them of their…

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…

Reward your father with the world’s most awarded vodka. Celebrate Father’s Day with the world’s most highly awarded vodka – TOVARITCH! Vodka. If your father enjoys a fine drink, you can’t go wrong with this all-European spirit. Better still, the word ‘tovaritch’ means ‘friend’, providing neat underlying messages to your gift: friendship and ‘you deserve…

Vodka Celebrates Cocktail Day. A Monday isn’t usually the day of the week chosen for a celebration involving cocktails, yet on Monday 13 May it’s Cocktail Day. This provides the perfect reason to shake, stir, sip, and celebrate by raising a glass with friends, so we’re going to be cracking open a crisp, clear bottle…

One of the oldest vodkas in the world is one of the newest drinks in town – and globally it’s the most widely admired spirit of its kind. Made from a 200-year-old recipe and recently rediscovered, TOVARITCH! Premium Vodka boasts 145 professional awards, making this European brand the world’s most highly awarded vodka. Until now,…

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…

Like Homemade. We are more mindful than ever of buying nutritious food. Borough Broth takes us back to the past when people really did make their own stock. It was delicious, healthy …and time consuming! Borough Broth offers a range of classic and innovative stocks which are ready to use from your fridge or freezer….

Instant Ramen with a Kick. Japan Centre offers a delicious wealth of Japanese foods. That’s no surprise, but they also stock a wide range of Korean food products including the ever-popular instant ramen. Delief Rabokki Original Sweet and Spicy Instant Rice Cake Noodles were new to me. The traditional noodles were joined by the classic…

Romantic Cocktails. Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without a glamorous cocktail or two. Step forward, The King of Soho. The premium gin and vodka brand, known for its slightly risqué image, is the perfect accompaniment to the spirit of love and romance. We have three rather delectable cocktail recipes for you to conjure up…

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….

Tequila Day on 24 July Cultivating Blue Weber Agave in Mexico – the plants from which tequila is crafted Get ready to raise your glasses and toast the vibrant flavours of Mexico, as Tequila Day (24 July) approaches. This annual celebration of the iconic Mexican spirit is the perfect occasion to discover new and exciting…

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…

Kwai Feh Lychee Liqueur for World Cocktail Day. It’s World Cocktail Day on May 13. We often think of using spirits as the starting point for cocktails, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Try a liqueur instead and shake up some martinis worthy of a top bartender. Think pink this year and kick…

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…