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...
James Martin Desserts – review
Anyone who loved the series Sweet Baby James (James Martin, that is) will be equally impressed by the companion book “Desserts”. In fact anyone who...
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...
Portugal – A world of flavours – travel review
It’s true that many British tourists are regulars on the beaches of the Algarve and they will say they love the country. Yes, they enjoy...
Apple, Orange and Banana Smoothie
From Morrisons A vitamintastic fruit blend to kick start your day! Ingredients 1 apple 1 orange 1 banana 120ml fresh orange juice A...
Winter Salad
From BBC Food This crunchy winter slaw is a delicious, and healthy, accompaniment for leftover roast beef. Ingredients ¼ red cabbage, finely sliced...
Blue Hawaiian – with Curaçao
Blue Hawaiian – with Curaçao – from Morrisons With a base of coconut milk and pineapple juice this beautiful blue cocktail is a taste...
Medium-cut Seville Orange Marmalade
From BBC Food This makes a good jelly set preserve with soft tender peel. Ingredients 500g/1lb 2 oz Seville oranges 50ml/2 fl oz lemon...
Rice, Spice and All Things Nice by Reza Mahammad
The Observer Food Monthly described meeting Reza Mahammad as “like being ambushed by a cross between Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and Freddie Mercury”. He must be one...
Rose Prosecco Cocktail
Rose Prosecco Cocktail From BBC Food Try Sophie Dahl’s delicate and fragrant Rose Prosecco Cocktail, a take on a champagne cocktail – perfect for special...
Thai Spiced Potato Cakes with Warm Asian Coleslaw
By: Simon Rimmer Ingredients 4 large Maris Piper potatoes 3 tbsp mayonnaise 1 bunches spring onions, finely chopped 2 small red chillies, deseeded and...
Classic Margarita
From Morrisons This zingy, zesty favourite is a real summer pick-me-up. Ingredients 25ml tequila 15ml Cointreau The juice of 1 lime A slice...