Archive For March 2023
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…
From Morrisons Ingredients 150ml canned coconut milk 150g Greek-style natural yogurt 1 tbsp desiccated coconut 1 tbsp porridge oats 1 banana, peeled and chopped 1 tbsp clear honey 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 12 ice cubes grated lime zest (optional) Method Place all the ingredients except the lime zest in a liquidiser and…
Turkey is a healthy meat but we often don’t know what to do with it. A burger would be popular with the kids, but this recipe for Sweet and Sour Turkey balls is a bit more sophisticated and it won’t have you chained to the hob for hours. This version of Sweet and Sour Turkey…
Antonio Carluccio is one of the world’s most respected authorities on Italy’s great food. He has written more than a dozen bestselling books and has also made numerous television programmes, including Two Greedy Italians which he made with the lovably cheeky Gennaro Contaldo. Antonio Carluccio ran the Neal Street Restaurant in London’s Covent Garden and…
Fino Sherry is a much underrated wine but it’s coming back into fashion. Here is a simple cocktail for summer. Don’t be shy with the mint! Chill the sherry before making this Fino & Mint cocktail. Fino & Mint Pour 60ml of Fino Sherry and 140ml of lemonade over ice Cut a lime and squeeze…
From BBC Food Delia Smith wows with a savoury version of the classic French tarte tatin. Just leave it to work its magic in the oven. Ingredients 1.15kg/2½lb red onions 25g/1oz butter 1 tsp caster sugar 6 thyme sprigs 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar salt and freshly ground black…
From BBC Food This Mint lemonade recipe makes for a refreshing non-alcoholic cooler on warm days and a grown-up alternative to cocktails on summer nights. Ingredients large handful fresh mint, leaves picked 6 lemons, juice and zest of 3 3 tbsp sugar cane syrup sparkling mineral water, to top up Method Place the mint leaves…
From BBC Food Hungry but in a hurry? This easy berrylicious cheesecake can be whipped-up in a flash. Ingredients 150g/5¼oz mixed seasonal berries (such as blackberries, blueberries, or strawberries) 1 tbsp golden caster sugar 1 lemon, zest and juice 4 ginger biscuits 1 tbsp butter 2 tbsp icing sugar 125g/4½oz mascarpone Method…
I love The Netherlands and am an unashamed supporter. It’s an oft-disregarded tourist destination even though it’s easy to get to from London. Short breaks are more usually taken in Paris or Berlin. That’s a shame as Dutch cities offer history, architectural charm and delicious food. Yes, dear reader, that statement isn’t an affectation of…
From BBC Food Serve these naughty Pimms lollies instead of dessert at a summer barbecue. Equipment: for this recipe you will need wooden lolly sticks and lolly moulds. Ingredients 300ml/½ pint Pimms, or similar ‘fruit cup’ 850ml/1½ pints lemonade handful fresh strawberries, hulled, halved few sprigs fresh mint, leaves only 1 orange, zest only…
In 1750 military officer Hyder Ali of the Kingdom of Mysore (now part of India) and his wife were delivered of a baby. They named him Fath Ali, but they called him Tipu Sultan after a local Muslim saint, Tipu Mastan Aulia. Tiger of Mysore Mocha Mysore Coffee Latte Petits Fours uses a product that…