Food & Drink

4 January 2012

Low calorie cocktails

Resisting the temptation to indulge in a couple of drinks whilst on a diet is too hard for some people.  So, there's no need to avoid them completely.  Russian Standard Vodka has ...
26 December 2011

Recipes for beauty and taste - Pan-fried Chicken Livers

Pan-fried Chicken Livers SkinTrition tip: Kale contains a phytochemical called lutein, which is believed to help make the skin more resistant to sunlightBest kept secret: Kale is rich in Vitamin K, ...
26 December 2011

Recipes for beauty and taste - Spicy bean burgers

Spicy bean burgers SkinTrition tip: Avocados are rich in Vitamin E which can help to improve skin elasticity, helping to prevent fine lines and wrinkles Best kept secret: Adding avocado to ...
23 December 2011

Lamb Loin Fillets with Horseradish Crème

Preparation time: 10 minutesCooking Time: 10 minutesServes 3Ingredients:1 pack of Silver Fern Farms Lamb Loin Fillets 4 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary2 tbsp olive oilSea salt and freshly ground black pepperHorseradish ...
22 December 2011

Lamb Roast with a Crunchy Fig Stuffing

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutesServes 3Ingredients:1 pack of Silver Fern Farms Lamb Leg RoastSea salt and freshly ground black pepper3 tbsp olive oilCrunchy Fig Stuffing125ml or ½ ...
22 December 2011

Recipe - Mini Gold Christmas Loaves

Billington’s Mini Gold Christmas Loaves serves 6Preparation time: 30 minutesCooking time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 200ml sunflower oil175g ground almond200g Billington’s light Muscovado sugar2 tsp baking powder1 tsp of ground cinnamon4 eggsZest of 1 ...
21 December 2011

Baked Eggs with Black Garlic and Buttered Soldiers

Preheat oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4Per person:A handful of freshly washed and dried young spinach leavesA little softened unsalted butter for cooking the leaves, buttering the dish in which to ...
21 December 2011

Mich Turner's Christmas cake masterclass

Mich Turner MBE is a pioneer in the world of Creative Cake Decoration and is renowned for the stunning designs she has created for royalty and celebrities including Sir Cliff ...
20 December 2011

Linguine with Black Garlic Prawns and Cherry Tomato Sauce

Serves 4400g good quality dried linguine400g of fresh (or frozen and thawed) raw king prawns – no shell1 packet of fresh young spinach leaves (optional), washed and driedHalf a portion ...
20 December 2011

Chicken and potatoes in white wine and tarragon sauce

Prep to cook: Approx 30 minutes Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS:12 New potatoes, thinly sliced1 Leek, thinly sliced4 Skinless chicken breasts, flatten slightly8tbsp White wine12tbsp Single cream4tsp Fresh tarragon or basil, roughly ...
20 December 2011

47 years to perfect the Christmas dinner

It takes women till the age of 47 to perfect their Christmas dinner.  It may be the most eagerly anticipated meal of the year but new research commissioned by Food Network ...
19 December 2011

Christmas cocktails

Golden Celebration Get the party started with this fruity, bubbly cocktail, made with seasonal mint and wild cherry liqueur. 60ml Russian Standard Vodka 10ml Wild Cherry Amarena Small slice of ginger One dash cherry ...
19 December 2011

Midweek Roasts

Prep to cook: Approx 30 minutes Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS:16 Small new potatoes cut into 42tbsp Olive oil Seasoning2 Cloves garlic, sliced4 Pork chops or steaks4 Lean rashers dry cured smoked ...
19 December 2011

Gary Rhodes Christmas food tips

Vegetables:To save a lot of time and a lot of headaches, here's a little tip to make the big event an awful lot easier. It gets close to serving that ...
14 December 2011

Be adventurous with Cheese this Christmas

Christmas without Stilton would be like a stocking without a satsuma, but while this national treasure will always be a must-eat at Christmas, there are many more ways to enjoy ...
14 December 2011

Will Mellor wants men to cook this Christmas

With Christmas just around the corner, millions of us are rushing around madly as we prepare for the biggest day of the year. But how many men would actually like ...
14 December 2011

Recipe - Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie Show off your baking skills with the Pecan Pie, to share with your friends this winter. Enjoy a lower fat version of this delicious classic made with banana and ...
14 December 2011

Recipe - Apple and Banana Strudel

Apple and Banana Strudel Winter is also a great excuse for spending more time in the kitchen baking some traditional favourites! Have a go at making the English Apple and Banana ...
14 December 2011

Recipe - Spiced Red Lentil and Tomato Soup

Spiced Red Lentil and Tomato Soup Curl up on the sofa and get comfortable this winter with a hearty bowl of Spiced Red Lentil and Tomato Soup. A simple soup that ...
13 December 2011

Andy Bates Christmas Recipe

Ingredients   Mini cooking Chorizo Pre rolled puff pastry Egg yolk fennel seeds Method Pre heat an oven 180c Lay the mini chorizo lengthways along the pastry, roll and fold the pastry over the chorizo brushing the inside ...
13 December 2011

Reza Mahammad Christmas Recipes

Ingredients 250g washed unpeeled potatoes 250g carrots peeled and diced 125g peas 2green chillies finely chopped salt to season 2tbsp gram flour (more may be required to bind) 1tbsp chopped coriander 1tsp roasted ground cumin 1 egg beaten oil for ...
13 December 2011

Tristan Welch's Christmas Recipe

Ingredients: (serves 4) 500g parsnips 150g smoked streaky bacon 40g mature cheddar finely grated 2 Tbsp rapeseed oil  Method: Pre heat your oven to 180C. Peel and half or quater the parsnips. Place them in a ...
13 December 2011

Jun Tanaka Christmas Recipe

King prawns with mango and chilli salsa (Serves 4) 8 raw king prawns head on 1 mango 1 tsp grated fresh ginger 1 red chilli ½ red onion finely chopped 1 lime juice 1 tbsp chopped coriander   Bring ...
13 December 2011

What women want this Christmas? A man who's good in the kitchen

This Christmas on the top of a woman’s wish list is a man who is a domestic god. Research undertaken by LG Electronics revealed that 22% of women now prefer a ...