Recipes

Orange & Grapefruit Cocktail recipe

Orange and Grapefruit is a citrus-based cocktail with the spirit being aromatic tequila. If this isn’t sweet enough then use an extra 1/2oz of  simple...

Sautéed Caramelised Fennel

From BBC Food   Ingredients 4 medium-sized heads fennel 25g/1oz butter 1 rounded tsp granulated sugar 275ml/10fl oz medium cider 55ml/2fl oz cider vinegar salt...

Christmas Fruit Punch

From Morrisons   A Christmas classic. Try this fruity, rich and alcohol-free merry mix.   Ingredients 75ml ‘The Best’ Clementine Juice 75ml cranberry juice 50ml...

Apero… drinks and a recipe

There are whole aisles devoted to it in French supermarkets. So, what is it? Well, it’s like an extra course at lunch or dinner. It...

Walnut Bread

From Sainsbury’s A rustic-looking loaf, studded with pieces of walnut.   Serves: Makes 2 loaves (24 slices) Preparation time: 30 Minutes Cooking time: 35 Minutes...

Warming Ginger Toddy

From Morrisons   Ensure your guests enjoy the perfect aperitif with this warming ginger toddy.   Ingredients 5cm fresh root ginger, peeled and grated finely...

Marmalade Cinnamon Cake

From Sainsbury’s A delicious moist cake with marmalade, cinnamon and toasted almonds.   Serves: 12 Preparation time: 15 Minutes Cooking time: 35 Minutes   Ingredients...

Tartan Whisky Coffee Cream

by Chrissie Walker   This is an embarrassingly simple recipe that lasts for a couple of weeks (perhaps) in the fridge. It doesn’t demand high-end...

Sticky Ginger Parkin

From Sainsbury’s Delicious with a cuppa and perfect for picnics.   Serves: 16 Preparation time: 15 Minutes Cooking time: 45 Minutes   Ingredients 175g plain...

Spiced Fruit Smoothie

From Morrisons   A spiced fruit smoothie is just the thing to kick start a special day.   Ingredients 1 small banana, peeled and sliced...

Spiced Pear Bread and Butter Pudding

From Sainsbury’s   Sweet pears sandwiched between slices of bread, covered in creamy homemade custard and baked to perfection.   Serves: 8 Preparation time: 35...

Apple Mojito

From Morrisons Apple Mojito is a twist on the classic minty mojito and adds a touch of apple fizz to the mix. Ingredients 50ml white...

Shortbread

From BBC Food   Try making these easy, buttery biscuits as homemade Christmas presents, with chocolate chips worked into the dough.   Ingredients 125g/4oz butter...

Strawberry Daiquiri

From BBC Food   The sweetness of strawberries and the kick of lime make this classic Strawberry Daiquiri a real crowd pleaser of a cocktail....

Scones

From Sainsbury’s These are wonderfully light and airy scones, and they are made without fat. Serves: Makes 8 Preparation time: 10 Minutes Cooking time: 20...

Mixed Fruit Smoothie

From Morrisons   Enjoy the juicier way to your 5-a-day with this mixed fruit smoothie   Ingredients 1 pear 4 plums 2 oranges 150ml raspberry...

Raspberry and Blueberry Shortcakes

From Sainsbury’s Light buttermilk scones, filled with crème fraîche, raspberries and blueberries.   Serves: 10 Preparation time: 10 Minutes Cooking time: 15 Minutes   Ingredients...

Mojito Cocktail recipe

A Mojito must be one of the most popular cocktails in bars across the globe. The alcohol is soft and the mint fresh making this...

Pear Patisserie

From Sainsbury’s A special pastry for a treat, picnics and traditional Sunday tea.   Serves: 6 Preparation time: 30 Minutes Cooking time: 30 Minutes  ...