Posts Tagged “recipes”

The King of Soho wears blue, red and purple – Halloween Cocktails 2023 Take a walk on the wild side with these original Halloween recipes from The King of Soho, the London-based gin and vodka brand. The brand was founded by the two owners, Alex Robson and Howard Raymond. It is a celebration of the…

A Rainbow of 100 Recipes. Cook Colour celebrates foods of every hue. It taps into that old but true adage of ‘one eats with one’s eyes.’ Colour is, after all, the first thing we notice about any dish. When we plan a dinner, we look for elements which will complement each other. We avoid platescapes…

A culinary travelogue. If you are looking for a book about the contemporary food and drink scene in the trendy eastern part of London, then East End Eats is the book for you! East End Eats is more than just a cookbook, it’s a culinary travelogue and perfect for those who love original food and…

27 June is Pineapple Day with Rooster Rojo Smoked Pineapple Tequila. If you love pineapples, then 27 June is perhaps already a fixture in your diary. It’s Pineapple Day and so the perfect excuse to organise a gathering and crack open a bottle of a unique (and we don’t use that word lightly) smoky, pineapple…

Healthy and elegant recipes. From the author of global bestseller Japan: The Cookbook, here in Japan: The Vegetarian Cookbook we are introduced to more than 250 delicious, healthy vegetarian Japanese recipes for home cooks everywhere. Nancy Singleton Hachisu is a unique food writer, being a Westerner who lives in Japan – and has done for…

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…

Chasing the Flavor That Seduced the World. This book is a delicious education. On the Curry Trail: Chasing the Flavor That Seduced the World is a recipe book but also something of a culinary travelogue. It traces the history of what we call curry from its origins to its contemporary personas. The author, Raghavan Iyer,…

A Healthy Crunch. Looking to add some comfort to this year’s Mother’s Day meals? Munchy Seeds have created some delicious recipes to treat that special lady. Peri Peri Macaroni Cheese Easy; 40 mins Here’s how to spice up a perennial dinnertime favourite. This perfect baked macaroni cheese recipe comes with a creamy cheese sauce, a…

From Sainsbury’s A chocolate pud as featured in Sainsbury’s Magazine. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 60 Minutes Ingredients 1 x 375g pack dessert pastry flour, for rolling out 150g dark chocolate (about 70% cocoa solids), broken into pieces 50g butter, cubed a pinch of ground cinnamon a pinch of ground cloves…

From Sainsbury’s Sweet pears sandwiched between slices of bread, covered in creamy homemade custard and baked to perfection. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 35 Minutes Cooking time: 35 Minutes Ingredients: 60g unsalted butter 6-8 slices white bread, crusts removed 4 tablespoons mincemeat 4 ripe red pears, cored & thickly sliced 25g caster sugar…

From Sainsbury’s Mince pies topped with meringue and marachino cherries Serves: 12 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 23 Minutes Ingredients 125g shortcrust pastry 175g mincemeat 60g marachino cherries, drained and quartered 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 medium size egg white 50g caster sugar Method Roll out the pastry thinly on a…

From Sainsbury’s A pudding that’s jam packed with fruit and liquor and full of rich festive flavour. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 30 Minutes Cooking time: 580 Minutes Ingredients: 140g unsalted butter 100g dried cranberries, plus extra to decorate 150g sultanas 100g pitted dates, chopped 100g dried figs, chopped 100g dried apricots, chopped…

60 artisanal recipes for the home baker, from the author of The Larousse Book of Bread. The Bread Book bread-making masterclass for home bakers, featuring traditional, satisfying breads, loaves, and rolls made from a range of flours, including gluten-free varieties. In The Bread Book, Éric Kayser – founder of the legendary French bakery Maison Kayser and…

Inspiring ingredients. From the chilly waters of Alaska to the fertile soils of California, and from the coastal prairies of Louisiana to the New England mountain tops, America’s vast landscapes are packed with productive land and natural resources as well as the climates to support and nourish agricultural harvests. The United States is a major…

99 Recipes for Breads, Brioches and Pastries. It’s been a good couple of years for baking. The outside world has gone mad, but we have discovered we have a haven of tranquillity and delicious nostalgia in our own kitchens. New European Baking: 99 Recipes for Breads, Brioches and Pastries offers a taste of gentler times….

Sweet and Savoury Treats. Baking has really taken off. The Lockdown gave people time to have a go at kitchen pursuits, and they realised they could actually do it. So, all you need are some tempting recipes. The Hairy Bikers’ Brilliant Bakes is a book full of ideas. The recipes here are sensible. Nothing is…

Over 200 Excellent Recipes. This is something a little different: the Stunning Facsimile Edition of a book first published in 1933. It’s called Hollywood Cocktails: Over 200 Excellent Recipes and it’s perfectly timed for the party season which will soon be upon us. Hollywood Cocktails takes us back to those days between the World Wars…

Easy Meals for You and Your Baby Prepped in 10 Minutes. Rebecca Wilson an award-winning Sunday Times bestselling author, a successful Instagram contributor. She is also a busy mum who knows the value of less time in the kitchen. Fast Family Food: Easy Meals for You and Your Baby Prepped in 10 Minutes is her…