Food & Drink

Ditchmas Dinner
12 December 2011

Ditchmas Dinner
Christmas dinner trimmings are facing the chop as cash-strapped cooks cut out costs.  With a third (32%) of us pledging to spend less this Christmas, Morrisons has revealed that this ...

Marron Tortellini
12 December 2011

Making Marron Tortellini, Western Australia style
IngredientsFor the pasta 700g/1½lb bakers flour, plus extra for dusting 4 eggs Olive Oil & SaltFor the Marron 2 raw marron Salt, pepper & dill Egg whites Drizzle of ...

Sam Faiers
12 December 2011

Sam Faiers Carves The Ultimate Christmas Bird
Sam Faiers Carves The Ultimate Christmas Bird Essex beauty learns festive tips from the top With Christmas just around the corner, Essex beauty Sam Faiers is taking the gravy bull by the ...

Tenderstem, Chantenay Carrot And Brussel Saute
11 December 2011

Recipe - Tenderstem, Chantenay Carrot And Brussel Saute
Jo Pratt’s Tenderstem, Chantenay Carrot And Brussel Saute I’m always trying to think of new ways to serve vegetable accompaniments with a big roast that are easy to prepare and don’t ...

Tenderstem Broccoli with Hazelnut & Orange Butter
11 December 2011

Recipe - Tenderstem Broccoli with Hazelnut & Orange Butter
Tenderstem Broccoli with Hazelnut & Orange Butter Serves 4 as a sidePreparation time: 10 minutesCooking time: 10 minutes Ingredient's: 40g blanched hazelnutsZest of 1 small orange70g unsalted butter, softened Freshly ground black pepper ...

Creamed Brussels Sprouts with Nutmeg
10 December 2011

Recipe - Creamed Brussels Sprouts with Nutmeg
Creamed Brussels Sprouts with Nutmeg Serves 4 Preparation time: 5 minutesCooking time: 10 minutes Ingredient's: 450g fresh sprouts, outer leaves and ends of stalks removed30g butter100ml double cream1tsp grated nutmegSmall bunch fresh parsley, ...

Spanish olive winter salad
10 December 2011

Recipe - Spanish olive winter salad
Ensalada de Invierno (Spanish olive winter salad) Preparation time: 7 minutes Ingredient's: 150g of mixed Spanish olives1 small tin of sardines in oil1 small jar of artichoke hearts2 purple chicory endivesA splash of ...

Pan-fried sea bass with Spanish olives, piquillo peppers and dry Sherry
9 December 2011

Recipe - Seabass with Spanish olive's
Lubina a la sartén con aceitunas, piquillos y fino. (Pan-fried sea bass with Spanish olives, piquillo peppers and dry Sherry) Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Ingredient's: 4 150g pieces of ...

Braised Andalucian chicken in Spanish olive sauce
9 December 2011

Recipe - Braised Andalucian chicken in Spanish olive sauce
Pollo con salsa de aceitunas españolas (Braised Andalucian chicken in Spanish olive sauce)  Preparation time: 5 minutesCooking time: 35 minutes Ingredient's: 50ml Spanish olive oil8 free range chicken thighs1 head of garlic1 Spanish ...

Apple and Pear Crumble
8 December 2011

Recipe - Apple and Pear Crumble
Apple and Pear Crumble This is a guaranteed winter warmer. The crumble topping is made from the Jordans Honey Country Crisp and honey, and it is best served with silky soft ...

Honey Glazed Pork Loin
8 December 2011

Recipe - Honey Glazed Pork Loin
Honey Glazed Pork Loin This roast pork loin glazed with honey, and served with a stuffing made from Jordans oats, would make a gorgeous alternative to Christmas Turkey this year. Prep time: ...

Shallot and Sprout Bubble and Squeak Cakes
8 December 2011

Recipe - Shallot and Sprout Bubble and Squeak Cakes
Shallot and Sprout Bubble and Squeak Cakes Serves 4 Ingredient's: 500g cold mashed potato150g peeled sprouts, shredded150g shallots, peeled and dicedSea salt and black pepper75g butterNutmeg to tasteOlive oil for cookingFlour for making ...

Pink Lady Apple and Mincemeat Tarts
8 December 2011

Recipe - Pink Lady Apple and Mincemeat Tarts
Pink Lady Apple and Mincemeat Tarts A lighter alternative to traditional mice pies, these simple tarts combine melt in the mouth pastry filled with fresh apples and mincemeat to give a ...

Black Forest Chocolate Fondant
8 December 2011

Recipe - Black Forest Chocolate Fondant
Fred Ponnavoy’s Black Forest Chocolate Fondant Black Forest Chocolate Fondant. These indulgent treats work well as impressive party canapés and the best part is they’re ready in less than 30 minutes, which ...

Chocolate and Spanish olive truffles
8 December 2011

Recipe - Chocolate and Spanish olive truffles
Trufas de chocolate y aceitunas españolas (Chocolate and Spanish olive truffles) Preparation time: Approximately 6 hours Ingredient's: 150g double cream220g of 70% dark chocolate 1 orange zest50g of black pitted Spanish olives40g of ...

Spanish tortilla with Spanish olives and chorizo
8 December 2011

Recipe - Spanish tortilla with Spanish olives and chorizo
Tortilla de patatas, aceitunas españolas y chorizo (Spanish tortilla with Spanish olives and chorizo) Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Ingredient's: 3 large potatoes for frying 1 Spanish onionSpanish olive oil ...

Marco’s Turkey Steaks with Sage and Onion Stuffing
8 December 2011

Marco's Turkey Steaks with Sage and Onion Stuffing
Serves 4 Ingredients Turkey steaks •Oil for greasing •4 turkey breast steaks •100g/4oz prepared sage and onion stuffing, cooled •100g/4oz sausage meat •2 shallots, finely chopped •1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped •1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped •Freshly ground black pepper •Sprigs ...

Cooking the perfect turkey is difficult for some - let that not be you
8 December 2011

Marco Pierre White tells us how to cook for Christmas
Marco Pierre White has many talents and cooking is something that he simply excels with. He knows his way around the kitchen. With the festive season fast approaching and not many ...

Roman Abramovich – The Moscow Melonnaire
7 December 2011

Russian cocktails recipes
Roman Abramovich – The Moscow Melonnaire 30 ml / 1 fl oz Russian Standard Vodka 10 ml / 0.33 fl oz condensed milk 10 ml / 0.33 fl oz Midori liqueur   Shake vodka and ...

Don't let Santa bring all the treats this year
7 December 2011

Christmas Treats Round-up
Christmas is just around the corner, it's time to get serious and think about the food and drink - if you haven't already. If you have, we applaud you because ...

Christian Louboutin inspired cherrygood cocktail
7 December 2011

Christian Louboutin inspired cocktail
To get his famous Grey Goose Winter Ball off to a great start, Rocket Man Elton John turned to Cherrygood for help. Cherrygood, the UK’s leading tart cherry juice, was a ...

Kirstie Allsopp shares her recipe
6 December 2011

Kirstie Allsopp's Christmas Florentines
Christmas is the season for indulging in everything delicious and there’s no better time to experiment in the kitchen by conjuring up some seasonal homemade treats. If you love giving a ...

Indulge in some festive drinks
6 December 2011

Christmas drinks round up
Christmas is just around the corner, it's time to get serious and think about the food and drink - if you haven't already. If you have, we applaud you because ...

Disaronno Stardust Cocktail
6 December 2011

Disaronno Stardust Cocktail
Celebrate Christmas and New Year with the Disaronno Stardust, blending vodka, strawberry liqueur and a splash of Prosecco - this is one Disaronno cocktail that's guaranteed to delight. RECIPE 50mls of Disaronno 25mls ...