recipes

Abelha Organic Cachaça

Abelha means ‘bee’ in Portuguese and the striking label offers a swarm of them on this bottle of Abelha Organic Cachaça. It speaks to one...

Sight Smell Touch Taste Sound

Sight Smell Touch Taste Sound: A New Way to Cook, by Sybil Kapoor, is a book that truly does awaken all the senses, and perhaps...

The Bartender’s Book

This is a little gem of bartending support. The Bartender’s Book, or to give it its full and impressive title The Bartender’s Book: The Essential...

Feta, Rocket and Olive Pasta Salad

From BBC Food   Our healthy olive pasta salad, bursting with herby goodness can be made in a matter of minutes.   Ingredients 350g/12oz penne,...

Especially Good Sweet Potatoes

From Whole Foods Market   Serves 8 Everybody will say how good this is – and nobody will know how good it is for you....

Eggs Florentine by Sophie Dahl

A classic eggs Florentine is perfect for an indulgent weekend brunch.   Ingredients For the hollandaise sauce 100g/3½oz butter, cut into cubes 2 free-range egg...

Egg-fried Rice

Egg-fried rice is easy to prepare and tastes great as a meal on its own. For the best result, make sure the rice is cooked...

Creamy Spinach Dip

Rich avocado and puréed white beans give this crowd-pleasing, healthy Spinach Dip its creamy texture. Serve with carrots, celery and red bell pepper for dipping....

Creamy Curried Cauliflower Soup

Curry powder and almond milk conspire here with the cauliflower to produce a full-flavored blended soup that’s creamy on the palate without including any actual...

Creamy Corn Empanadas

Corn Empanadas are perfect for picnics or pop a couple of these creamy corn pasties in your lunch box. From BBC Food   Ingredients For...

Couscous Salad

A hearty couscous salad that is so simple to make. For a slightly different flavour, use the zest and juice of one lime. Serve with...

Corn Pancakes with Chilli Sauce

Corn Pancakes by Allegra McEvedy   Ingredients 280 g sweetcorn, fresh or frozen 1-2 spring onion, green part only, finely chopped 3 eggs 1 tbsp...

Chickpea dip and pitta fingers

Chickpea dip: a combination of chickpeas, garlic, virtually fat free fromage frais and parsley. From Sainsbury’s Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 Minutes   Ingredients 410g...

Chickpea Devilled Eggs

Chickpea Devilled Eggs from Whole Foods Market   Makes 2 dozen   Which came first, the chickpea or the egg? These rich and tangy devilled...

Cheese and Vegetable Wholewheat Flan

Cheese and Vegetable Wholewheat Flan from Delia Smith   For this recipe – ideal for vegetarians – I use a 7 inch (18 cm) metal...

Charred Onion and Swiss Cheese Tart

Charred Onion and Swiss Cheese Tart from Delia Smith   East Anglia is not a place for gentle breezes, what you get here are mega-strong...

Celery Citrus Salad with Balsamic and Feta

Celery Citrus Salad from Whole Foods Market   Serves 4   Crunchy celery contrasts with sweet, tender citrus in this lovely salad that perfectly exhibits...