Archive For December 2022
Fantastico – Modern Italian Food is Gino D’Acampo’s first book and it’s a fine one. The photography is superb, the recipes clear and the “hand-written” type used for the anecdotes before each recipe is very stylish. His comments are conversational and informal, which is the overall feel of this book. This lad makes me smile!…
The “James” in question is none other than the charismatic James Martin, who must be one of the most instantly recognisable TV chefs in the UK. He first graced our TVs in 1996 with such shows as Ready Steady Cook. He now hosts Saturday Kitchen and has a clutch of series of his own under…
Ultimate Peperami Christmas sandwich Serves 2 | 10 minutes This speedy comforting snack has everything you want from a sandwich – melty cheese, scrumptious stuffing, Peperami Roasted Chicken Bites and a touch of cranberry sauce. Ingredients: 1x baguette Cranberry sauce Stuffing Peperami Roasted Chicken bites 6 slices of brie Serve with: Chicken Gravy Method: Slice…
“Two really easy ways to turn humble root vegetables into occasion-worthy sides.” Serves: 6 Preparation time: 5 Minutes Cooking time: 45 Minutes Ingredients: 6 parsnips, peeled Small bunch of fresh thyme 3 tablespoons olive oil by Sainsbury’s 2 tablespoons runny honey by Sainsbury’s 450g Taste the Difference British sweet spear carrots, trimmed and…
From Sainsbury’s Mince pies topped with meringue and marachino cherries Serves: 12 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 23 Minutes Ingredients 125g shortcrust pastry 175g mincemeat 60g marachino cherries, drained and quartered 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 medium size egg white 50g caster sugar Method Roll out the pastry thinly on a…
From Sainsbury’s A pudding that’s jam packed with fruit and liquor and full of rich festive flavour. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 30 Minutes Cooking time: 580 Minutes Ingredients: 140g unsalted butter 100g dried cranberries, plus extra to decorate 150g sultanas 100g pitted dates, chopped 100g dried figs, chopped 100g dried apricots, chopped…
Avallen Calvados Cocktail True Nomad is a long drink jut perfect for these cooler days. the spice of the ginger gives balance to the fruity richness of this excellent Calvados. True Nomad 50ml Avallen Calvados 1/2 fresh pressed apple juice 1/2 ginger beer Pour Calvados and apple juice into a highball glass and stir. Add…
Drink dressed to the nines If you are looking for enticing and celebratory drinks for the festive season or for any special occasion, these fabulous concoctions could be what you craved without knowing it. These are made with Kwai Feh Lychee Liqueur, the astonishingly different drink that captures the taste of fresh lychee fruits. No occasion…
Fresh from the New Zealand Southern Alps. The luxury spirit brand Cardrona distils handcrafted spirits in New Zealand’s picturesque Southern Alps. Their range is now available in the UK and is making its mark. The Source Pure Cardrona Gin is one in their range. Cardrona Distillery is family owned and operated. The very best equipment…
Lancaster Spirits Company for Cocktails. Here is another offering from the Lancaster Spirits Company and this time it’s vodka – English Grain Vodka. It’s a spirit which forms the base of many classic cocktails. Clean and fresh Grain vodka has, well, grain as the base ingredient used to produce the spirit. English Grain Vodka from…
Have an Irish Whiskey Christmas. Yes, it’s that time of year again. One has hardly got the pine needles out of the shagpile and another tree is being decorated. Lots to think about, gifts to buy and catering to consider. Samuel Gelston’s Cream Liqueur could solve the pressie dilemma at least. Gelston’s Old Irish Whiskey…
A Christmas Cocktail Inspiration. The luxury spirit brand Cardrona distils handcrafted spirits in New Zealand’s picturesque Southern Alps. Their range is now available in the UK and is making its mark. The ReidThe Reid Single Malt Vodka is one in their range and it’s well worth a try. Cardrona Distillery is family owned and operated….