10 Minutes to Table by Xanthe Clay – review
Well, that sounded a tall order! Was this going to be a lot of hastily-chopped salad? Perhaps a collection of toast recipes? Probably publicity for...
Yuzu Cupcakes with Matcha Tea Frosting
by Chrissie Walker Looking for Japanese flavours in a dessert but using traditional Western techniques? This could be the recipe for you. Yuzu Cupcakes...
Fruity Passion Cake
From Sainsbury’s This is a healthier version of traditional passion cake. Serves: 16 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 60 Minutes Ingredients 50g...
European Festival Food by Elisabeth Luard – review
This is a book that you’ll find on the shelf in the cooking section of any good bookshop. You’ll flick though the pages. Your shopping...
Chocolate Figgy Pudding with White Chocolate Brandy Sauce
From Sainsbury’s A rich and fruity festive pudding with a chocolate twist. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 35 Minutes Cooking time: 2 Minutes Ingredients...
Oaty Banana Mini Muffins
From Sainsbury’s These fruity banana muffins are ideal for freezing. Serves: 24 mini muffins Preparation time: 10 Minutes Cooking time: 15 Minutes Ingredients...
The Hairy Bikers Ride Again – review
If you watch British TV then you would know of the Hairy Bikers, but there are those who have not, thus far, been fortunate enough...
A Very Easy One-crust Gooseberry Pie
From Delia Smith This American idea for making a pie is blissfully easy – no baking tins and no lids to be cut, fitted...
Spicy Parsnip & Carrot Soup
From Sainsbury’s Sweet, nutty root vegetables in a delicious soup topped with a swirl of cream. Comfort food at its best. Serves: 4...
Healthy ceramic non-stick Wok from The Original Green Pan – product review
This is the pan that will likely get most use. It has the high sides of a wok but a flat base suitable for all...
Banana Cake
From Sainsbury’s A lovely moist banana cake for a special tea time. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 Minutes Cooking time: 25 Minutes Ingredients...
Mincemeat and Cranberry Tart
Mincemeat and Cranberry Tart is a seasonal delight, although if you keep a stash of cranberries in the freezer and a jar of mincemeat in...
111 Gardens in London That You Shouldn’t Miss – guidebook review
This is the must-have book of the year for anyone interested in gardens in London. That doesn’t have to be an interest in the activity...
Iced Fairy Cakes
From Sainsbury’s Fun fairy cakes for the children to help bake. Serves: makes 12 Preparation time: 25 Minutes Cooking time: 15 Minutes Cooling Time:...
Christmas Fairy Cakes
From Sainsbury’s A fairy cake sized Christmas Cake. Get creative and decorate as you like. Preparation time: 25 Minutes Cooking time: 45 Minutes ...
Breakfast – International Traditions
There are still many people who think we ‘Brits’ eat a full English breakfast every day. I wish!! For most of us it’s a rare...
Chocolate Christmas Pudding Petit Fours
From Sainsbury’s Delicious sweets to serve over the festive season. Serves: Makes 30 (approx) Preparation time: 30 Minutes Ingredients 125g butter 2 tablespoons golden...
Crazy Date and Cranberry Truffles
by Chrissie Walker These are sweet bites with a pleasing hit of sour from the cranberries. They are simple to make, and there’s no...
The Bells, The Bells of Jura
When you wake in your hotel room in the beautiful green mountains of the Jura, in Eastern France, you may hear, for the first time,...
Chocolate Marble Cake
From Sainsbury’s Enjoy this moist, rich cake topped with smooth chocolate and crispy sprinkles. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 45 Minutes...