Diplomatico Old Fashioned
Perfect when mixed with Reserva Exclusiva The earliest recipe for this cocktail appeared in bartending guides around 1860, and called for it to be prepared...
General Tso’s Chicken – recipe
How I love this dish! General Tso’s Chicken was the must-have Chinese takeaway when I lived in the States. It’s a shame that it’s not...
The Fifth Quarter by Anissa Helou – review
No, it’s not a misprint: the Fifth Quarter is a delicate term, still used in France and Italy, for offal. Anissa Helou has penned the...
Bottlegreen Pink Fizz
A surprising lift to your prosecco Simply by adding a dash of bottlegreen plump summer raspberry cordial to prosecco, you have a delightful cocktail. Ingredients...
Vegetable Bean Soup
From Whole Foods Market Serves 8 Here’s how to make warming, satisfying soup with a few basic ingredients and plenty of options for substitutions....
Black Cow Milk Punch
Black Cow Vodka makes some delicious cocktails and here is one that is perfect at any time of year. Black Cow Milk Punch Makes 6...
Picnic Pasta Salad
From BBC Food Whether you take it on a picnic or in your lunch box, this is a perfect quick pasta salad. Ingredients 300g/10½oz...
200 Christmas Recipes – cookbook review
Christmas, for many of us, is a celebration with family and friends. Most of the traditional festivities revolve around food. We think of Christmas dinner...
Cardamom and Honey cocktail
Cardamom and Honey cocktail takes a little time to prepare but it is worth it. It is exotic with great balance from the homey and...
Poached Pears in Spice Syrup with Cinnamon Leaf Chocolate Sauce – recipe
Poached Pears in Spice Syrup with Cinnamon Leaf Chocolate Sauce takes advantage of an ancient flavour. According to Pliny, a pound of cinnamon cost up...
Brockmans Six Bells Cocktail Recipe
Brockmans Six Bells Cocktail is a celebration of fruitiness, our mixologist said: “This shouldn’t work but it does – and has lots of appeal”. 40ml...
Warm Broccoli Cheese Dip
From Whole Foods Market Serves 8 Your party guests will devour this irresistible dip with pita chips or crudités. To make quick work of...
Burgundy – Chardonnay, Charolais and Cloisters – travel review
Archaeological evidence suggests that viticulture in Burgundy started as early as 200 AD, and later the monks and monasteries were to have an important influence...
Whisky Truffles
From Sainsbury’s A luxurious after-dinner treat for the adults. Serves: 20 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 10 Minutes Ingredients 90g dark chocolate, flaked...
Spring Minestrone Soup with Pesto
From BBC Food This light and summery soup makes the most of springtime vegetables; don’t forget a dollop of pesto on top. Ingredients...
Aperol Spritz
Aperol Spritz is light, refreshing and relatively low in alcohol, this colourful aperitif is ideal for the drier palate. As a prosecco-based cocktail, it’s popular...
Green Tomato & Espelette Chilli Marmalade Palmiers – recipe
This recipe for Palmiers is a real cheat’s recipe for presenting striking and delicious nibbles to go with cocktails. I have used Green Tomato & Espelette...
OXO Good Grips® Mini Measuring Beakers – product review
It’s another great idea from OXO, who are famed for their innovation and quality. OXO Good Grips® Mini Measuring Beakers are small, neat and practical...
Vegetables by Antonio Carluccio – review
He must be one of the most iconic of Italian food writers. The late Antonio Carluccio will be known by everybody for the eponymous restaurants...
Mini Welsh Rarebit Toasts
From Sainsbury’s Welsh Rarebit – a rich cheesy topping with a tangy finish. A tasty recipe from the January issue of Sainsbury’s magazine. ...