Archive For July 2023
From BBC Food This traditional Scottish dessert of oats, cream, whisky and raspberries is a delicious alternative to trifle. Ingredients 570ml/1 pint double cream 85g/3oz porridge oats 7 tbsp whisky 3 tbsp honey 450g/1lb raspberries fresh mint, to garnish Method Toast the oats in a frying pan, being careful not to burn…
This is a family cookbook and the recipes, like the author, are truly international. Yes, Valentina Harris is Italian from a globe-trotting family, although she speaks English without a trace of an accent thanks to her English father and BBC radio. Forget the voice and notice the animated gestures and one will be in no…
Another great cocktail from Hakushika Sake – Warm Spring Sake Cocktail WARM SPRING Glass: Heat-resistant glass Garnish: Cinnamon stick Ingredients: ・Hakushika Sake 40ml ・Amaretto Disaronno 20ml ・Hot water 60ml ・Sugar cube 1 ・Cinnamon stick 1 Method: Build in a heat-resistant glass with sake and amaretto and add hot water. Drop in the sugar cube. Add a cinnamon stick and serve….
From BBC Food A splash of ginger cordial adds a twist to this classic, super-quick dessert. Ingredients 500g/1lb 2oz strawberries, hulls removed 400ml/14fl oz double cream 3 x 7.5cm/3in ready-made meringue nests, crushed 1 tbsp ginger cordial sprigs of fresh mint, to garnish Method Purée half the strawberries in a blender. Chop the…
A classic Cocktail with Reserva Exclusiva This cognac-based cocktail was named after a motorcycle accessory and is thought to be created in London or Paris, circa 1920’s. We suggest this twist with Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva, incorporating pleasant flavors to the palate thanks to the hints of orange that contrast nicely with the bitter from the lime…
From Delia Smith This American idea for making a pie is blissfully easy – no baking tins and no lids to be cut, fitted and fluted. It looks very attractive because you can see the fruit inside and, because there is less pastry, it’s a little easier on the waistline. Serves 6 …
Anyone who loved the series Sweet Baby James (James Martin, that is) will be equally impressed by the companion book “Desserts”. In fact anyone who is a fan of this popular chef will want a copy. Sweet Baby James is considered by some to be the best of James Martin on TV. He has a…
Cuba Libre is a long drink and refreshing. It is sweet from the cola with a touch of sharpness from the citrus juice. Its simple to make with few ingredients. Ingredients: 5 cl White Rum 12 cl Cola 1 cl Fresh lime juice Lime wedge for garnish Build this classic cocktail in a Highball…
From Sainsbury’s A light sponge with a thick strawberry buttercream filling, drizzled with a fresh strawberry icing. Serves: 12 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 20 Minutes Cooling Time: 20 Ingredients 265g Sainsbury’s unsalted butter 225g Fairtrade golden caster sugar Few drops of vanilla extract 4 x Sainsbury’s free-range woodland eggs 225g self-raising…
Kir Royale is a simple cocktail but impressive. Crème de Cassis gives colour and flavour. It’s the Champagne rather than wine which makes this cocktail Royal. Makes 6 cocktails Ingredients 12 teaspoons Crème de Cassis + 2 per glass 1 bottle Champagne, chilled Method Add 2 teaspoons Crème de Cassis to each champagne flute. Add…