Food & Drink

23 June 2014

Charred Squid with Chimichurri Sauce and Tilda(R) Brazilian Samba Rice

Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutesCooking time: 10 minutes Ingredients 4 squid or prawns, if preferred(Ask your fishmonger to clean the squid for you)2 tbsp light olive oil1 lemon1 pinch black ...
23 June 2014

Brazilian BBQ Chicken Breast Wraps with Chilli Lime Sauce and Tilda(R) Brazilian Samba Rice

Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes(Plus at least 2 hours for marinating)Cooking time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients 1 pack of Tilda(R) Brazilian Samba Rice1 packet flour tortillas4 chicken breasts6 cloves garlic crushed4 ...
19 June 2014

Strawberries and Sandcastles

It just wouldn’t be summer without a trip to the seaside. Add just a hint of the beach by serving these bite sized British strawberries, dipped in dark glossy chocolate ...
19 June 2014

Strawberry and Chilli Nectar

British strawberries just encapsulate summer. Gently cooking fresh strawberries with dried hibiscus flowers, a little chilli and fructose sugar in a sealed bowl over hot water brings out and captures ...
19 June 2014

Strawberry and Summer Leaf Salad

This is a real taste sensation, fresh fruity and refreshing British strawberries, thirst quenching watermelon and cherry tomatoes, summery pea shoots and baby leaves tossed with crumbled feta shaved parmesan, ...
18 June 2014

Avocado And Roast Chicken Bruschetta

Preparation: 15 minutesMakes 4 bruschetta Ingredients - 2 Peruvian Hass avocados, halved, pitted and peeled- Squeeze of lemon juice- 4 large slices of bread- 2-3 handfuls rocket or salad leaves- 120g roast ...
18 June 2014

Avocado Eggs Benedict

Preparation: 15 minutesMakes 4 portions Ingredients - 2 Peruvian Hass avocados, halved, pitted and peeled- 4 bacon medallions- 4 eggs- 2 English muffins, split in two Method 1. Mash the avocados with a fork ...
17 June 2014

Potato and Bacon Salad

Just one of Heinz's recipes to celebrate their salad cream's 100th anniversary. Serves: 4 (as a side salad) Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 500g baby new potatoes 3 rashers back bacon, cut ...
17 June 2014

Avocado and Banana Smoothie

Preparation: 15 minutesMakes 4 servings Ingredients - 2 Peruvian Hass avocados, halved, pitted and peeled- 2 ripe bananas- 600ml semi-skimmed milk- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract- 2 tablespoons clear honey Method 1. Put the avocados ...
17 June 2014

Recipe for the Perfect Ricotta and Spinach Tortelloni

Recipe for the Perfect Ricotta and Spinach TortelloniMore than 50 years ago, master pasta maker, Mr Giovanni, inspired by the old-world techniques of local women, began making tortelloni in a ...
12 June 2014

Omelette Salsa Burritos

Soft flour tortillas are topped with omelettes and a lively salsa, then rolled up. Perfect for breakfast on-the-go or an anytime snack. Serves 4 / Prep time: 10 minutes / Cook ...
12 June 2014

Cowboy Breakfast

Serves 4 Ingredients - 2 tbs olive oil- 8 chipolata sausages- 1 large potato, cut into wedges- 8 rashers streaky bacon- 4 plum tomatoes, halved- 4 Eggs for Soldiers Method Preheat the oven to ...
11 June 2014

Thai Roast Lamb with Root Vegetables

Serves: 10Cooking time: 2 hoursPreparation time: Minimum 2 hours for marinating Ingredients - 2X1.3kg/3lb half leg Red Tractor lamb joint, whole leg or shoulder- Salt and freshly milled black pepper- For the ...
11 June 2014

Carrot and Beetroot Salad

Serves 4Cooking time: none Preparation time: 10mins 350g/12oz Red Tractor carrots, peeled and trimmed350g/12oz raw Red Tractor beetroot, peeled and trimmed2 Red Tractor shallots, peeled and finely chopped2 tsp cumin seeds2 ...
10 June 2014

Mega mushroom and bacon burger

Nicky Byrne has teamed up with the Mushroom Bureau to help promote their new 'Just Add Mushrooms' campaign, encouraging people in the UK and Ireland to cook with fresh mushrooms ...
10 June 2014

Applewood & Red Pepper Palmiers

Deliciously simple nibbles to serve at any gathering Makes 20 500g pack puff pastry125g Applewood, grated100g mild piquanté peppers (or roasted) from a jar, drained and roughly choppedFlour for rolling Method ...
10 June 2014

Summer Kebabs

Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 Red Tractor lamb steaks, cut into chunks2 Red Tractor skinless, boneless chicken breasts1 Sirloin steak, cut into chunks2 Courgettes cut into chunks1 Red pepper, deseeded and cut into ...
10 June 2014

Applewood & Chicken Open Sandwich

A quick and easy lunch Serves 2 2 slice wholemeal or granary bread, buttered4 Applewood slices2 slice of cooked chicken breast For the appleslaw: 1 heaped dsp low fat Greek yoghurtthe juice of ...
9 June 2014

Vanilla Quark Eton Mess

Enjoy a healthy dessert this summer and ensure your bikini body stays in shape. British Quark in this recipe adds savoury notes and to this classic, and now healthier British dessert. Serves:     ...
9 June 2014

British foods on the decline with children

Some of the UK’s most loved regional holiday food, such as Cornish pasties, Devonshire cream teas and cockles, are at risk of extinction according to new research by Travelodge.   ‘The ...
5 June 2014

Make the most of your strawberries

British strawberry season is upon us and the queen of fruits is making its way back on our plates, ready to be dipped in chocolate, smothered in cream, dropped in ...
29 May 2014

Strawberries and Cream Cupcakes

Makes 12 portions15 mins to prep, 20-25 mins to bake Cupcakes: - 115g (4 oz) Stork Tub- 115g (4 oz) caster sugar- 2 eggs, medium eggs, medium- 140g (5 oz) self-raising flour, ...
29 May 2014

How to cook the perfect burger on the BBQ

Summer is here and it is time to break out the BBQ, but don't worry about creating the perfect burger as we have the tips to help. T.G.I. Friday’s Burger Expert ...
29 May 2014

Eric Lanlard’s Vanilla and Matcha Marshmallows

Eric Lanlard shows us how to make Vanilla and Matcha Marshmallows, perfect for any dinner party. Impress your friends and family with the latest food craze sweeping the country, the classic ...