French Harvest (75)
French Harvest (75) is the perfect cocktail when one wants a glass of fizz but money is tight. A lovely cocktail for entertaining a crowd....
Lemon and Lime Pavlova
From BBC Food End your meal on a high note with this citrus centrepiece topped with tangy passion fruit. Ingredients For the meringue...
Fairtrade Everyday Cookbook – Sophie Grigson – review
The Fairtrade Everyday Cookbook has Sophie Grigson as Consultant Editor, but the main contributors are ordinary folks who have an interest in food and who...
Clove Actually
There can be few things more festive than the combination of Brockmans gin and the aroma of Christmas spice. One has both in this Clove...
Gooseberry Jam
From BBC Food Make the most of summer gooseberries by making this delicious jam. For added summer flavour add a few tablespoons of elderflower...
Brockmans Golden Era Cocktail
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...
Sausage quiche recipe
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...
Rasoi: New Indian Kitchen by Vineet Bhatia – review
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...
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...
The Chrome Wet & Dry Grinder from Revel – product review
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...
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...
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...