Archive For August 2023
From BBC Food Make the most of summer gooseberries by making this delicious jam. For added summer flavour add a few tablespoons of elderflower cordial. Ingredients 1 kg/2lb 4oz gooseberries 1 kg/2lb 4oz granulated sugar Method Wash, top and tail the gooseberries, discarding any that are damaged. Place a saucer into the freezer….
Starting with Brockmans Gin, this is a smooth and heady golden cocktail that is elegant and delicious. Brockmans Golden Era Cocktail 60ml Brockmans 20ml Calvados 30ml Apricot Brandy 2 dashes plum bitters METHOD Hard shake all the ingredients over ice cubes and strain into a coupette glass. GARNISH Garnish with two blueberries and a twist…
This Sausage Quiche recipe is an economic and popular dish for all the family and at any time of year. Use the best quality sausages at they are the main ingredient. Servings: 8 Ingredients 4 eggs 400g sausage cut into small chunks and fried 400ml full fat milk 200g of shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 small…
This book feels sumptuous, contemporary and a bit different. It has the air of Eastern opulence but tastefully understated. Rasoi is unmistakably Indian and offers its wares with quiet confidence to an audience which can’t fail to be impressed and intrigued. Rasoi: New Indian Kitchen has been penned by the chef-owner of the Rasoi restaurant,…
Diplomatico with a delicious twist The Martini came on to the scene in the 1860s, although its exact origins are still unclear. In 1863, an Italian vermouth maker began using the brand name Martini for its product, after its director Alessandro Martini. That same brand name may be the source of the famous cocktail’s name….
From Sainsbury’s Sweet, syrupy pears with a brandy kick that makes for a fantastic homemade gift or after-dinner dessert. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 250g preserving or granulated sugar 1 vanilla pod 4 firm ripe pears, cut in half and cored 8 star anise Rind of 1…
From Morrisons Ingredients Schnapps Blue Taboo Soda Method Swirl 15ml schnapps around the inside of a chilled stemmed glass, then add ice. Carefully pour over 50ml Blue Taboo Top with a small dash of soda to make a longer drink. You could also try using Taboo Original or Ruby as an alternative. …
From BBC Food Give Lorraine Pascale’s super-quick canapés or an easy picnic snack a go today. Ingredients 500g/1lb 2oz ready-made puff pastry plain flour, for dusting 1 x 280g jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped few sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves only, finely chopped 1 free-range egg, lightly beaten Method Put the…
These days I am almost a full-time recipe tester and this little gem has been a godsend. I have been using a combination of old coffee grinder and immersion blender until now, but it’s been a struggle to get a good fine powder of whole spices from the coffee grinder, and the immersion blender only…
Diplomatico Mantuano Mary Pickford When the famous Canadian-American actress Mary Pickford took a trip to Havana in the 1920’s with some fellow celebrities she apparently made quite an impression on the bar staff at the emblematic Hotel Nacional. So much so that the cantineros are said to have named a cocktail after her. The original was prepared…
From BBC Food These pancakes are light and fluffy and great for a weekend brunch. Try adding a large handful of fresh blueberries to the batter before cooking. Ingredients 135g/4¾oz plain flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 2 tbsp caster sugar 130ml/4½fl oz milk 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 tbsp melted…
From Whole Foods Market Serves 8 to 10 This refreshing Melon Green Tea summer cooler is also tasty made with other sweet, ripe melons in season, such as cantaloupe or watermelon. Ingredients 4 cups (1-2 inch) chunks honeydew melon (about 1 1/4 pounds), plus more for garnish 1 (64-ounce) bottle unsweetened green tea, divided 1 3-inch…