Archive For September 2022
From BBC Food Try making these easy, buttery biscuits as homemade Christmas presents, with chocolate chips worked into the dough. Ingredients 125g/4oz butter 55g/2oz caster sugar 180g/6oz plain flour Method Heat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. Beat the butter and the sugar together until smooth. Stir in the flour to get a…
From BBC Food The sweetness of strawberries and the kick of lime make this classic Strawberry Daiquiri a real crowd pleaser of a cocktail. Ingredients 4 fresh strawberries, plus ½ strawberry to garnish 2 tsp white sugar 35ml/1½fl oz white rum 1 tbsp strawberry liqueur 25ml/1fl oz lime juice Method Place the strawberries,…
From Sainsbury’s These are wonderfully light and airy scones, and they are made without fat. Serves: Makes 8 Preparation time: 10 Minutes Cooking time: 20 Minutes Ingredients 1 rounded teaspoon baking powder 1 rounded teaspoon sugar 250g plain flour, sieved, plus extra for flouring 150ml semi-skimmed milk Method Preheat the oven to 220°C,…
I love Greece. It’s the warm people, food, and (you might be surprised to hear) award-winning wines that are still so sadly overlooked. Yes, this country has lots to offer. Most travellers to Greece seem to arrive in Athens with a long journey still ahead. They are looking for small restaurants where the locals eat,…
From Morrisons Enjoy the juicier way to your 5-a-day with this mixed fruit smoothie Ingredients 1 pear 4 plums 2 oranges 150ml raspberry and pomegranate juice 250ml unsweetened apple juice Method Peel the pear with a knife or swivel peeler, then cut into small chunks removing the core and pips. Wash the…
From Sainsbury’s Light buttermilk scones, filled with crème fraîche, raspberries and blueberries. Serves: 10 Preparation time: 10 Minutes Cooking time: 15 Minutes Ingredients 450g self-raising flour 125g butter, cut into cubes Zest of 1 orange 40g caster sugar 284ml carton buttermilk 2 tablespoons milk (for brushing over) 200ml tub crème fraîche 125g pack…
A Mojito must be one of the most popular cocktails in bars across the globe. The alcohol is soft and the mint fresh making this an irresistible mix . Ingredients 50 ml white rum 25ml lime juice or to taste 10 fresh mint leaves 2 tsp sugar 25 ml soda water Sprig of fresh mint…
From Sainsbury’s A special pastry for a treat, picnics and traditional Sunday tea. Serves: 6 Preparation time: 30 Minutes Cooking time: 30 Minutes Ingredients 500g pack ready rolled puff pastry A little beaten egg 50g caster sugar 3 medium size egg yolks 2 tablespoons plain flour 2 tablespoons cornflour 300ml milk 1 teaspoon…
We want to eat outside in warmer weather, but does that oblige us to eat nothing but salad? Even in the summer the evenings can be chilly when dusk falls and that’s just when we might fancy something warming. We need a Foodwarmer! A barbecue is always welcome but there is all that washing-up of…
From BBC Food Mix an ice-cold jug of this traditional Spanish sangria recipe: a perfect cocktail for hot summer days. Ingredients 3 parts red wine 1 part orange juice 2 parts lemonade ice fresh mint sliced fruit such as oranges and lemons Method Mix all the ingredients together in a large jug…
From Sainsbury’s A light sponge tray bake with a fruity drizzle topping. Serves: 12 Preparation time: 30 Minutes Cooking time: 30 Minutes Cooling Time: 60 Ingredients 225g unsalted butter, softened 225g golden caster sugar 3 medium eggs 150ml milk 225g self-raising flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder Finely grated zest of 1 orange…