Planas Martini
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...
Bottled Poached Pears
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...
Tablue – made with Blue Taboo
From Morrisons Ingredients Schnapps Blue Taboo Soda Method Swirl 15ml schnapps around the inside of a chilled stemmed glass, then add ice. Carefully...
Sun-dried Tomato and Rosemary Palmiers
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...
Diplomatico Mary Pickford
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...
Fluffy American Pancakes
From BBC Food These pancakes are light and fluffy and great for a weekend brunch. Try adding a large handful of fresh blueberries to...
Melon Green Tea
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Banana Bread
From BBC Food This is an easy recipe that gives perfect results every time. Be sure to use overripe bananas and the right sized tin....
First Romance Tea Granita or Sorbet with Strawberry Hearts – recipe
The story of Ceylon tea begins almost two hundred years ago, when the country we now call Sri Lanka was still a British colony. First...
Break Point Pick Me Up – with Blueberries and Strawberries
Break Point Pick Me Up – with Blueberries and Strawberries – from Morrisons The non-alcoholic berry fizz you can’t put down. Ingredients Blueberries...
Tortilla (Spanish omelette)
From BBC Food Tortilla can be served as a main course or, because it is good served cold, it makes excellent picnic food cut...
Pimms Punch
From BBC Food This Pimms recipe has an extra kick from the fruity cider – perfect for summer barbecues or picnics. Ingredients dry...