A Jubilee Party To Remember
[Above: Sainsbury’s Diamond Jubilee Street Party, decorations from £2] The sun has been out, spirits are lifted and we have a wonderful four-day long weekend coming up to eat, drink, relax…
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Duck with Honey and Rose Flower Water
It is National Honey Week this week and while we are sweet enough as we are, the complex flavours in honey add a wonderful depth of flavour to dishes whether…
Celebrate A Decade of Ceviche At Gaucho
Spring is perfect for light, fresh food full of flavour and since sushi opened our palates (and heads) to the idea that raw fish could be tasty, South American dish…
St Patrick’s Day Guinness and Chocolate Recipes
St Patrick’s Day is a day, it seems, to wear green, drink, be jovial and celebrate all things Irish. However if like me you are not too keen on the…
Open lasagne of Parmesan, Prawns and Baby Squid with Lemon and Basil Pesto Dressing
Beat those winter blues with this mouth-watering Open Lasagne of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Prawns and Baby Squid – a great twist on the classic lasagne recipe! Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, known…
Have a Spooktacular Halloween
[Above: Happy Halloween light string light, £5; glow in the dark bats 8pk, £1; smoking cauldron, £15; silver spider tea light holder, £3 all from Sainsbury’s] Hasn’t this year flown…
Omar Allibhoy’s Braised Andalucian Chicken in Spanish Olive Sauce
Young talented Spanish chef Omar Allibhoy is creating a buzz within the UK food scene and at the age of 27 already has much to celebrate. Currently Executive Chef at…
Potato, Pancetta, Egg and Cress Salad
This is the perfect comforting salad, the crispy pancetta and eggs give texture and richness to the salad and the cress a crunch. It is a great salad to serve…
Eric Lanlard’s Apple Mousse Cake
According to a new survey into the baking habits of the nation, nearly 90% of us agree that making cakes is more fun and satisfying than buying them from a…
Thai-style Lettuce Cups
Trying to lose weight can be hard sometimes especially when the others in your household thinks that diet food is tasteless and leaves you wanting more. These Thai-style lettuce cups…
