Tuscan Kale and White Bean Soup
From Whole Foods Market Serves 4 This week-night wonder is packed with veggies and beans. Top with crunchy croutons and grated Pecorino Romano cheese....
George Wilkinson British Bakeware with GlideX coating – product review
It’s a sign of the times that we want everything lighter. Suitcases, tents, cameras, vacuum cleaners; but that philosophy should not apply to bakeware. What...
Kennet 75 by Ramsbury
Ramsbury Single Estate Gin is the base for this flowery cocktail called Kennet 75 Add Ramsbury Single Estate Gin and elderflower liqueur. Top with champagne....
Fruit Tartlets
From Whole Foods Market Serves 8 These individual fruit tartlets are easy to eat out of hand, yet elegant enough for a special brunch....
Diplomatico Old Fashioned
Perfect when mixed with Reserva Exclusiva The earliest recipe for this cocktail appeared in bartending guides around 1860, and called for it to be prepared...
General Tso’s Chicken – recipe
How I love this dish! General Tso’s Chicken was the must-have Chinese takeaway when I lived in the States. It’s a shame that it’s not...
Bottlegreen Pink Fizz
A surprising lift to your prosecco Simply by adding a dash of bottlegreen plump summer raspberry cordial to prosecco, you have a delightful cocktail. Ingredients...
Vegetable Bean Soup
From Whole Foods Market Serves 8 Here’s how to make warming, satisfying soup with a few basic ingredients and plenty of options for substitutions....
Black Cow Milk Punch
Black Cow Vodka makes some delicious cocktails and here is one that is perfect at any time of year. Black Cow Milk Punch Makes 6...
Picnic Pasta Salad
From BBC Food Whether you take it on a picnic or in your lunch box, this is a perfect quick pasta salad. Ingredients 300g/10½oz...
Cardamom and Honey cocktail
Cardamom and Honey cocktail takes a little time to prepare but it is worth it. It is exotic with great balance from the homey and...
Poached Pears in Spice Syrup with Cinnamon Leaf Chocolate Sauce – recipe
Poached Pears in Spice Syrup with Cinnamon Leaf Chocolate Sauce takes advantage of an ancient flavour. According to Pliny, a pound of cinnamon cost up...
Brockmans Six Bells Cocktail Recipe
Brockmans Six Bells Cocktail is a celebration of fruitiness, our mixologist said: “This shouldn’t work but it does – and has lots of appeal”. 40ml...
Warm Broccoli Cheese Dip
From Whole Foods Market Serves 8 Your party guests will devour this irresistible dip with pita chips or crudités. To make quick work of...
Whisky Truffles
From Sainsbury’s A luxurious after-dinner treat for the adults. Serves: 20 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 10 Minutes Ingredients 90g dark chocolate, flaked...
Spring Minestrone Soup with Pesto
From BBC Food This light and summery soup makes the most of springtime vegetables; don’t forget a dollop of pesto on top. Ingredients...
Aperol Spritz
Aperol Spritz is light, refreshing and relatively low in alcohol, this colourful aperitif is ideal for the drier palate. As a prosecco-based cocktail, it’s popular...
Green Tomato & Espelette Chilli Marmalade Palmiers – recipe
This recipe for Palmiers is a real cheat’s recipe for presenting striking and delicious nibbles to go with cocktails. I have used Green Tomato & Espelette...
OXO Good Grips® Mini Measuring Beakers – product review
It’s another great idea from OXO, who are famed for their innovation and quality. OXO Good Grips® Mini Measuring Beakers are small, neat and practical...
Mini Welsh Rarebit Toasts
From Sainsbury’s Welsh Rarebit – a rich cheesy topping with a tangy finish. A tasty recipe from the January issue of Sainsbury’s magazine. ...