Food & Drink

23 January 2012

Recipe - French Crepes with Apples

French Crepes with Pink Lady® Apples Based on the classic Crepe Suzette from France, one of the European growing regions for Pink Lady® apples, this apple version is refreshingly delicious, and ...

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23 January 2012

Recipe - Beetroot Pancakes with Eggs, Smoked Bacon & Maple Syrup

Beetroot Pancakes with Eggs, Smoked Bacon & Maple Syrup Why wait ‘til the evening to have a pancake party? With these American style beetroot brunch pancakes, pancake fans can get their ...

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19 January 2012

Curry recipes to help say goodbye to the flu

Curry has long been thought of as the ultimate flu busting dish. As well as being warming and comforting to eat, scientists at the Common Cold Research Centre in Cardiff have ...

Health food Recipes

19 January 2012

Don't let your leftover cheese go to waste

The holiday season may be over, but chances are your fridge is still straining under the weight of leftover Christmas food items that you’re struggling to use up. In these tough ...

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Starbucks in renowned in America for its Secret Menu

18 January 2012

This January Why Not Try Eating Off Menu?

Places have been offering 'secret menu' choices in the US for a while now, Starbucks being the best known for it, so what better chain to bring the craze to ...

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Love food, hate waste? Time to start using up those leftovers

17 January 2012

Save time, money and food - quite simply by using up leftovers

Leftovers - they sit in the fridge for days on end whilst you ponder their potential use, before eventually ending up in the bin. According to Love Food, Hate Waste, in ...

A vegan diet could give you a healthier lifestyle

17 January 2012

A Vegan Lifestyle Could Help You Get Into Shape

Fad diets have now been said to be just as bad as eating rubbish all the time, and in some cases cause more problems than the person experienced prior to ...

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17 January 2012

Cook up a feast for Chinese New Year

Monday 23 January will mark the beginning of Chinese New Year which is one of China’s biggest and most traditional occasions. Each year is symbolised by a different animal and this ...

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16 January 2012

Recipe - Beetroot Pancakes with Eggs, Smoked Bacon & Maple Syrup

Beetroot Pancakes with Eggs, Smoked Bacon & Maple Syrup Makes 12 small pancakes Preparation time: 5 minutesCooking time: 15 minutes Ingredient's: 250g plain cooked (vacuum packed) beetroot, drained225g plain flour2 large eggs, lightly ...

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16 January 2012

Strawberry & Cinnamon Toasties

Viva Strawberry & Cinnamon Toasties The prefect breakfast in bed recipe! Surprise your Valentine with this easy yet impressive toastie, which is also delicious made with fruit bread. Serves 2 Preparation time: ...

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16 January 2012

Recipe - Strawberries, Pink Peppercorn and Mint Couscous

Viva! Strawberries, Pink Peppercorn and Mint Couscous This is a simple but impressive side dish, and can be eaten either hot or cold. It’s perfect served as a side dish with ...

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16 January 2012

Salad of Grilled Broccoli Peaches & Goats

Salad of Grilled Tenderstem®, Peaches & Goats’ Cheese This simple salad is bursting with freshness and flavor. When it’s hot outside try using a barbeque instead of a griddle for a ...

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16 January 2012

Recipe - Honeyed Duck with Pea and Potato Mash with Shallots Glazed in Red Wine Sauce

Honeyed Duck with Pea and Potato Mash with Shallots Glazed in Red Wine Sauce Serves 2 Ingredient's: 6 shallots50g butter, melted125ml red wine100ml chicken stock½ tsp sugar1 sprig thymeSea salt and freshly ground ...

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16 January 2012

Recipe - Sweetheart Soup with Shallots, Streaky Bacon and Sage

Sweetheart Soup with Shallots, Streaky Bacon and Sage This is a wonderful, healthy soup to make with a wide range of year round vegetables. This soup is perfect for lunch, served ...

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16 January 2012

Recipe - Beetroot & Vanilla Cup Cakes with Rose Butter Icing

Beetroot & Vanilla Cup Cakes with Rose Butter Icing Makes 12 cupcakesPreparation time: 45 minutes, plus drying timeCooking time: 20 minutes Ingredient's: For the cupcakes: 175g caster sugar175g unsalted butter3 large eggs, separated175g self ...

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16 January 2012

Recipe - Apple and Mincemeat Tarts

Pink Lady® Apple and Mincemeat Tarts Makes 12Preparation time: 30 minutes plus chillingCooking time: 15-20 minutes Ingredient's: 1 x 375 g pack ready rolled sweet shortcrust pastry 200g mincemeat1 Pink Lady Apple®, cored ...

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16 January 2012

Recipe - Steaks with Red Wine Shallots and B

Steaks with Red Wine Shallots and Béarnaise Sauce Serves 2 Red Wine Shallots, Ingredient's: 50g butter 500g shallots1 tsp sugarSalt and freshly ground black pepper2 sprigs thyme250ml red wine, e.g. Cotes de Rhone Method: 1. ...

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Radish, halloumi and potato salad with a mustard and dill dressing

16 January 2012

Recipe - A Warm Radish, Halloumi, Potato and Cherry Tomato Salad with a Mustard and Dill Dressing

A Warm Radish, Halloumi, Potato and Cherry Tomato Salad with a Mustard and Dill Dressing Serves 2Preparation time: 10 minutesCooking time: 20 minutes Ingredient's: 100g new potatoes, sliced75g mixed radishes, cut in half50g ...

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16 January 2012

Recipe - Viva Strawberry & Cinnamon Toasties

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12 January 2012

Barefoot Moji-toe

Ingredients 2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tsp granulated sugar ½ cup Barefoot Moscato Crushed ice Chilled seltzer In a small pitcher, mix mint leaves, lime juice and sugar. Fill 2 tall glasses ...

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12 January 2012

Pistachio gelato

Ingredients 300g roasted, unsalted whole pistachios Pinch sea salt 500ml water 2 tablespoons cornflour 170g granulated sugar 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Green food colouring – optional Method Put 225g pistachios in a bowl and cover completely with ...

Cream Recipes

12 January 2012

Pistachio pesto with gluten free pasta

(serves 6) Ingredients 450g gluten-free dried pasta 150g unsalted shelled American pistachios 50g spinach 7g fresh basil leaves 50g Parmesan cheese, grated Zest (finely grated) and juice of 1 lemon Pinch black pepper and salt to taste 3 tablespoons ...

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12 January 2012

Pistachio-dusted roast salmon with a light honey glaze

(Serves 2) Ingredients 2 boneless salmon fillets 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 15g pistachios, finely crushed and chopped Salt and pepper Method Preheat your oven to 190° C. Gently drizzle olive oil onto the salmon fillets, ...

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11 January 2012