Archive For May 2022

Banana and Mango Smoothie

Banana and Mango Smoothie

From Morrisons   A perfect mid-morning snack or add a dollop of ice cream for a super scrummy dessert. Ingredients 2 bananas, peeled and chopped 1 large ripe mango, peeled and chopped 100ml semi-skimmed milk (for children under two use whole milk) 350ml pineapple and mango juice   Method Simply combine all ingredients together in…

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Chocolate and Hazelnut Caramel Bars

Chocolate and Hazelnut Caramel Bars

From BBC Food   Ingredients For the chocolate base 200g/7oz butter 50g/2oz cocoa powder 300g/11oz caster sugar 2 free range eggs, beaten 225g/8oz plain flour   For the hazelnut caramel layer 125g/4½oz butter 1 x 397g/14oz tin condensed milk 2 tbsp golden syrup 75g/3oz caster sugar 125g/4½oz toasted and halved hazelnuts   For the chocolate…

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Peaky Blinders Vendetta

Peaky Blinders Vendetta

From the Peaky Blinders Cocktail Book here is the whisky-based Vendetta For 1 Glass – Preparation: 5 Minutes Pour the whisky and the liqueurs into a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir with a bar spoon and pour into a cocktail glass. If desired, garnish with a brandied cherry. Ingredients 40ml whisky 20ml amaretto 20ml…

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Cheese Scones

Cheese Scones

From BBC Food   The perfect savoury scone – best eaten warm spread liberally with butter!   Ingredients 225g/8oz self raising flour pinch of salt 55g/2oz butter 25g/1oz mature cheddar cheese, grated 150ml/5fl oz milk   Method Heat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Mix together the flour and salt and…

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Loaf Springform by Lékué

Loaf Springform by Lékué

Truly non-stick sides, and the presentation was crisp and clean Well, you think you have everything. Cake tins, muffin tins, flat sheet tins – all a home baker could want. But then you come across an idea that has the ‘why didn’t I think of that’ quality that is so rare. ‘Loaf’ Springform by Lékué…

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Caramelised Apple Teacakes

Caramelised Apple Teacakes

From Sainsbury’s A tasty quick and easy dessert, ideal for summer entertaining. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 20 Minutes   Ingredients 75g dairy free spread 50g caster sugar Juice of 1 lemon 8 dessert apples, peeled and sliced into wedges 2 Sainsbury’s teacakes (most of the range are free from milk) 1…

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Tropical Fires

Tropical Fires

Tropical Fires from @yourtipsyteacher for a delicious non-alcoholic and fruity cocktail Ingredients: 100ml The Berry Company Goji Berry 50ml Pineapple Juice 25ml @WilliamFoxUK Passionfruit Syrup 50ml @MementoDrink Alcohol Free Syrup 15ml @Fleure_Drinks Smoked Agave Non-Alcoholic Spirit Dash of Angostura Bitters Instructions: Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake over ice. Pour into a…

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Bara Brith

Bara Brith

From BBC Food   Bara brith (literally “mottled bread”) is sometimes made with yeast but Mary’s family recipe omits it, giving a wonderfully sticky texture. It is best spread with plenty of butter.   Ingredients 450g/1lb dried mixed fruit 250g/9oz brown sugar 300ml/½ pint warm black tea 2 tsp mixed spice 450g/1lb self-raising flour 1…

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The History of Wine in 100 Bottles by Oz Clarke – review

The History of Wine in 100 Bottles by Oz Clarke – review

Oz Clarke is always entertaining in a roguish kind of way. He has graced our TV screens and our airways for several decades and his books are a paper representation of his wine adventures. This is a man who has indeed enjoyed wine and that joie de vivre comes through in this book. Oz leads…

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Canaïma Cobbler

Canaïma Cobbler

Canaïma Cobbler is a unique and delicious cocktail made with Amazonian Canaïma Gin. It’s a tropical winner for warm summer evenings. Canaïma Cobbler Ingredients 30 ml Canaïma Gin 30 ml Jerez Oloroso 2 orange slices muddled 2 lemon slices muddled 1 pineapple chunk Method Shake and strain over crushed ice into a tall glass Learn…

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