Food & Drink

30 May 2012

Lobster, Fennel, French Bean And New Potato Salad

Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 medium cooked lobsters (about 500g each) with the meat removed 1 head of fennel   150g trimmed French beans   150g new potatoes   2 heads ...

30 May 2012

Char Grilled Salmon

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 4 pieces of salmon (approximately 150g per piece) 100g un-cooked quinoa 150g mango diced small 1 red chilli finely chopped ½ a red onion, finely diced 1 tbsp ...

30 May 2012

Bang Bang Chicken Salad

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes   Serves: 4 Ingredients 4 medium chicken breasts (about 150g each) 1 head of Chinese cabbage 2 carrots 50g beansprouts 1 red onion ½ cucumber 1 tbsp fresh coriander 1 tbsp fresh ...

28 May 2012

Seasonal egg recipes

Easy over goose egg with caper and lemon crust Serves 2 The size of a goose egg is slightly daunting maybe but served literally as a main course with a little natural ...
27 May 2012

Celebrities bake for charity

Barbara Windsor, Lauren Goodger, Twiggy and The Duchess of Cornwall are among the 150 celebrities and royalty who have provided their favourite baking recipe for a charity cookbook sponsored by  ...
27 May 2012

Zesty Crown Biscuits

These moreish biscuits can be made in any shapes and are the perfect treat for a party. Additionally the dough can be made in advance and kept chilled in the ...
27 May 2012

Slow Braised Coffee Caramelised Pork Belly

Serves 4-6   Ingredients: - 1.5 kg pork belly with rind removed - 2 large white or red onions, peeled and cut finely - 2 cloves garlic, crushed - 1 litre dry cider - 150ml runny ...
26 May 2012

Coffee Rocky Road

Perfect party food for both kids and adults, very simple to make and requires no cooking. Serves about 20 - 24 pieces   Ingredients: -  125g unsalted butter -  2  tbsp Douwe Egberts ...
26 May 2012

Coffee Vanilla Swirls Cupcakes

Quick to make and fun to decorate - a great one to get the kids involved in. They keep well in an air tight container for 3-4 days. Makes 14-16   Ingredients: ...
25 May 2012

Jubilee Coffee Trifle

This impressive yet simple recipe keeps well in the fridge for up to 2-3 days (if you can resist it that long!). Serves 4-6   Ingredients:   For the trifle: -  1 packet ...
25 May 2012

Coffee Vinaigrette Sauce

Delicious vinaigrette perfect for serving on salads or used to accompany beef, pork and prawns. Serves 3-4   Ingredients: -  2 tsp Douwe Egberts Pure Gold dissolved in 2 tbsp hot water -  ½  ...
25 May 2012

Sticky Coffee Chicken Wings

Ideal for BBQs or in the oven for informal entertaining. Serves 4   Ingredients: -  20 chicken wings   For the marinade: -  25g unsalted butter -  1 medium white onion, peeled and finely ...
25 May 2012

John Torode Makes A Perfect Club Sandwich

This week chef, restauranteur and TV presenter John Torode has joined forces with Hotels.com to reveal how to perfect the world’s favourite hotel dish - The Club Sandwich. During the Masterclass ...
25 May 2012

We're a nation of disaster chefs, inflicting injuries when we cook

Britain is a nation of Disaster Chefs - with over a third of home cooks suffering from oven burns when cooking, and one in seven chopping their fingers when preparing ...
24 May 2012

Baking recipes for the Jubilee

Celebrate the Jubilee with these recipe from Stork Mini Golden Victoria Sponges Number of Servings: 12-14 Preparation Time: 12 Mins Cooking Time: 25-35 Mins 225g (8 oz) Stork Baking Liquid 225g (8 oz) castor sugar 4 eggs, ...
24 May 2012

Beating Recession with a Sandwich Obsession

Saving money is a top priority for Brits with 45% stating saving money as the reason to make a packed lunch. The average consumer saves £29 a month making their ...
24 May 2012

Chennai Chicken Curry

The Chennai Chicken Curry is from the Chennai region, where Carom Executive Chef Balaji Balachander originates. INGREDIENTS: Whole Spices 1 tsp Cumin Seeds 3 Green Cardamom Pods 1-inch Cinnamon Stick 3 Cloves 1 Star Anise Ingredients: 1 kg Skinless ...
23 May 2012

Slow roast pork belly with aromatic mustard salsa

Chef Bruno Loubet is an ambassador for Maille's Gourmet French Takeaway. Loubet has created an exclusive French menu using Maille ingredients which is available as a Specials Board on Housebites.com.  Ingredients for ...
23 May 2012

Vinegar and tarragon chicken fricassée

Chef Bruno Loubet is an ambassador for Maille's Gourmet French Takeaway. Loubet has created an exclusive French menu using Maille ingredients which is available as a Specials Board on Housebites.com.  Ingredients for ...
23 May 2012

Gratin of caramelised fennel

Chef Bruno Loubet is an ambassador for Maille's Gourmet French Takeaway. Loubet has created an exclusive French menu using Maille ingredients which is available as a Specials Board on Housebites.com. Ingredients for ...
23 May 2012

French toast with cider vinegar and toffee apple

Chef Bruno Loubet is an ambassador for Maille's Gourmet French Takeaway. Loubet has created an exclusive French menu using Maille ingredients which is available as a Specials Board on Housebites.com.  Ingredients for ...
23 May 2012

Duck confit in honey

Chef Bruno Loubet is an ambassador for Maille's Gourmet French Takeaway. Loubet has created an exclusive French menu using Maille ingredients which is available as a Specials Board on Housebites.com.  Ingredients for ...
23 May 2012

Red Pepper, Tomato and Vintage Cheddar tartlets with a hint of chilli

Celebrate National Vegetarian Week and this sunny weather with a picnic for friends with these beautiful tasty tarts ideal for outdoor eating Ingredients 2 large onions, peeled and chopped 50g olive oil 2 x ...
23 May 2012

National Vegetarian Week 21 - 27 May 2012

From 21- 27 May the UK is invited to throw caution to the wind and join the Vegetarian Society in a celebration of all things vibrantly veggie. To help everyone focus, ...