Cranachan
From BBC Food This traditional Scottish dessert of oats, cream, whisky and raspberries is a delicious alternative to trifle. Ingredients 570ml/1 pint double...
Fiori Di Zucca by Valentina Harris – review
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...
Warm Spring Sake Cocktail
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...
Eton Mess
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...
Diplomatico Sidecar
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...
A Very Easy One-crust Rhubarb Pie
From Delia Smith This American idea for making a pie is blissfully easy – no baking tins and no lids to be cut, fitted...
James Martin Desserts – review
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...
Cuba Libre recipe
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...
Strawberry Birthday Cake
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...
Kir Royale Champagne cocktail
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...