Champagne Taittinger at Luton Hoo – restaurant review
Champagne is the quintessential celebration drink. We enjoy it with friends and loved ones, accompanied by fine foods, perhaps in a drawing room with high...
Smoked Salmon Pâté
From BBC Food Serve a rougher blend of this smoked salmon pâté as a starter with salad and oatcakes or blend a bit longer...
Parlay Ultra Black Rum – drinks review
The label uses a strong old gold and black design which sets well on the inky dark rum in the tall slim bottle. The artwork...
Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Terrine
From Sainsbury’s Creamy soft cheese, pink salmon and fresh cucumber provides contrasting colours and flavours that really complement each other. Serves: 8 Preparation...
Rafute – Okinawan braised pork belly – recipe
This is one of my favourite ways of eating pork. Rafute is flavourful, tender and moreish. It’s a dish popular in Okinawa in the far...
Salmon fillets with puff pastry hearts
From Sainsbury’s A quick and simple but stunning Valentine meal for two. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 Minutes Cooking time: 15 Minutes Ingredients 30g...
Prawn Dim Sum
From BBC Food James Martin’s dim sum of steamed prawn parcels are served with two types of spicy dip – a great starter for...
Massucco Wines – drinks review
For many years Loris Massucco has been working hard, supported by the experience of several generations of family wine makers, to create his new, innovative...
Salsa Verde from Olive Tree Southampton – recipe
This is a small independent restaurant with a remarkable Head Chef, Todd Higgs. He has daily specials using ‘fresh off the boat’ seafood. See the...
Umami Kelp and Wasabi – an introduction
London’s Icetank Studio was the venue for an informative and friendly seminar on Umami hosted by the Japanese Culinary Academy UK and supported by JETRO...
Prawn Blinis with Beetroot and Horseradish
From Sainsbury’s A colourful bite with prawns and a fiery sauce. A perfect party recipe from the January issue of Sainsbury’s magazine. Serves:...
Potato Wafers with Smoked Salmon, Watercress and Horseradish Cream
From BBC Food These crispy potato slices with smoked salmon and homemade horseradish cream make a tasty starter or canapé. Ingredients For the...
Pan-fried Scallops with Crisp Pancetta, Watercress & Lemon Crème Fraîche
From Sainsbury’s A perfect balancing act between delicate scallops, bold pancetta and a fresh, zingy dressing. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 5 Minutes Cooking...
Orange, Salt Cod, Onion and Black Olive Salad
From BBC Food This clean, fresh-tasting recipe makes a great winter salad, when oranges are at their best. Ingredients 500g/1lb 2oz salt cod...
Mackerel with Spicy Yuzu Citrus and Pepper Paste
by Chrissie Walker This is so simple that it’s hardly a recipe at all. But the end result of very little work will make...
Mackerel on Toast with Salted Cucumber and Horseradish
From BBC Food A potent combination of fresh mackerel, pungent horseradish and refreshing cucumber that’s a smashing start to any meal. Ingredients ½...
Lobster Lemongrass Lime Leaf Risotto
by Balmer Lawn Hotel Executive Chef Chris Wheeldon Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 native lobster 200 grams mussels 3 tablespoons butter, divided 1 glass...
Lemon Tarragon Smoked Salmon Spread
From Whole Foods Market Serves 8 Start off any get-together deliciously with this simple smoked salmon spread that will have everyone asking for the...
Ozeki Dry Sake – drinks review
If we are new to sake we will likely be looking for a mild flavour and a light sake. Yes, sake does indeed have a...
Japanese-style Panko Prawns with Lime Mayo
From Sainsbury’s Panko Prawns: plump large prawns, cooked in a crispy crumb and served with a lime mayonnaise. Serves: 6 Ingredients 18 raw...