Food & Drink

20 April 2015

Gusto, Knutsford Review

Gusto is an Italian restaurant located in the heart of the historical town of Knutsford and is clearly the place to be on a Friday night, judging by the popularity ...

13 April 2015

Giraffe, Cheshire Oaks Review

I have never been to a branch of Giraffe before, so I was eager to find out what it was all about on Friday night at Cheshire Oaks. Giraffe serves ...

11 April 2015

South African Apple, Chicken and Quinoa Salad

Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes * Cook's tip: You could use watercress or rocket instead of spinach. And as a change from quinoa, use couscous or bulgur ...

11 April 2015

Salted Toffee Apple Bake by Kerstin Rodgers

Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20-25 minutes * Cook's tip: A combination of South African Granny Smith and Pink Lady apples work well in this recipe ...

10 April 2015

Mushroom, Spinach, Kale And Sweet Potato Pie

Serves 4 Ingredients Method ...

10 April 2015

15-minute Mushroom, Garlic and Parsley Soup

This super-creamy mushroom soup tastes ridiculously good - despite how little effort you need to make it! Serves: 4 Prep time: 5 minutes ...

9 April 2015

Mushroom and Leek Risotto

You can't beat this delicious vegetarian risotto, made with risotto rice, dry white wine, leeks, mushrooms and peas - with grated mature Cheddar. Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes ...

9 April 2015

Goat’s Cheese and Roasted Veg Portobello Mushrooms

Fancy a fantastic vegetarian meal? Then try these mega-tasty mushrooms! They make a great starter or side dish to a main course too. Serves 4 Prep time: 15 minutes ...

8 April 2015

The Shipping Forecast, Liverpool

The Shipping Forecast is a located in Liverpool city centre and offers good pub food until 10 pm daily. Only a little way from The St John's multi story car ...

7 April 2015

Pesto, Trafford Centre

Pesto is an Italian restaurant located in The Orient in the Trafford Centre. The welcoming front that looks like an authentic Italian restaurant in the street, with climbing ivy, green ...
2 April 2015

Easter Popcorn Nests

This Easter, the nation's favourite popcorn Butterkist has developed an easy Easter Nest recipe with a popcorn twist, to get the nation cooking some fun and tasty treats for the ...
2 April 2015

Exclusive interview with Chef Dean Edwards

Chef Dean Edwards puts us right on the benefits of two cooking ingredients that are becoming increasingly popular across the globe and about his new involvement with the Groovy Food ...
2 April 2015

Le Bistrot Pierre, Stockton Heath Review

Le Bistrot Pierre is located right in the heart of Stockton Heath and offers authentic French cuisine throughout the week. We arrived a little early and were given the choice ...
27 March 2015

Eric Lanlard’s Easter Sunday Baked Vanilla Cheesecake

Easter is one of those times of year that we love to indulge our sweet tooth. But if you're looking for something besides chocolate and hot cross buns this year, ...
26 March 2015

Pizza Express, Trafford Centre, Manchester

It has been over six months since I last set foot in a Pizza Express, so I was keen to sample their new dishes for the Summer of 65 menu ...
26 March 2015

Quickest Chocolate Cake

Make the perfect chocolate cake with a JML Microwave Hot Pot. ...
23 March 2015

The traditional Sunday roast undergoing a transformation

-  It looks like the traditional Sunday roast is undergoing a radical change as Brits become more adventurous. Research conducted by Asda shows we are changing what we would normally find ...

23 March 2015

A recipe to maintain a healthy amount of protein in Meat-Free Week

Mira Manek introduces the Mung Bean Pudla - a delicious Indian infused snack or meal for you to spice up your taste buds for Meat-Free week. You needn't worry about ...
20 March 2015

Easter Sunday Lamb

With the Easter bank holiday on the horizon it's important to have some delicious food prepared for all the family. The English Provender Co. has designed some scrumptious sweet and ...
20 March 2015

Blueberry And Lemon Curd Scones

With the Easter bank holiday on the horizon it's important to have some delicious food prepared for all the family. The English Provender Co. has designed some scrumptious sweet and ...
19 March 2015

Herb Roasted Leg Of Lamb With Apricots, Walnuts & Almonds

Lamb will take approx 30 minutes per kilo, plus 15 minutes. Alternatively a temperature probe is very handy. Insert into the thickest part of the meat half way in. It ...
18 March 2015

Hen Cupcakes

Makes 12 Cupcakes Beat the butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy (around 5 minutes in a stand mixer).Sieve the flour. Add the grated lemon rind ...
18 March 2015

'Happy Hens' Raspberry and Vanilla cake with Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Bake a 6" Raspberry and Vanilla Cake in 2 x 6" tins Beat the butter and sugar together until it's very light and fluffy. (About 5 minutes in a stand ...