Champagne – a brief encounter – drinks review
One is spoilt for restaurants in London. Highend Michelin-starred, white-tableclothed establishments abound. The weather becomes warmer. We dream of those balmy days and longer evenings...
Slow Cooker White Chili
From Whole Foods Market Serves 10 to 12 In a modern twist on a game-day classic, cauliflower turns into the surprisingly creamy base...
Strawberry Hill House – Former grandeur restored – travel review
Strawberry Hill. Even the name conjures visions of pastoral idylls, perhaps a water-colour of mature trees with the promise of a gently-flowing river just over...
Shoryu Ramen, Soho – restaurant review
Shoryu Ramen launched in November 2012 and has already been recommended in the Michelin Guide of 2014 and 2015. It has fast become a small...
The Three Faces of Richard – travel review
You couldn’t make it up! A story that, on the face of it, sounds quite improbable. The King in the Car Park … indeed a...
Savoury steamed custards
Photography by Steve Brown Proving that custard is not just limited to dessert, this creamy chicken, mushroom and prawn custard is a delight to...
Mini-Meatball Noodle Soup
From Whole Foods Market Serves 4 Bratwurst is the shortcut to meatballs in this flavourful, Asian-inspired soup. Everyone will love the meatballs and noodles...
Flat Iron, Beak Street – restaurant review
The second Flat Iron opened last July. This could be the start of something big, or at least lots of little somethings if the size...
Honey Mustard Chicken and Veggie Kabobs
From Whole Foods Market Serves 8 Use leftover chicken and veggies from these kabobs to make salads or wrap sandwiches. Feel free to substitute...
Harissa chicken skewers
From Sainsbury’s Easy to prepare party nibbles. Serves: 6 Ingredients 2 skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon Belazu rose harissa Juice of ½ small...
Singapore with Marco Polo – travel review
Not sure if Marco Polo, that celebrated explorer of the East, ever got to the area we now know as Singapore; however, he has given...
Kanada-Ya (or how I found my noodle) – restaurant review
I have wanted to visit for a while. No, this isn’t a Michelin-starred restaurant. No, one isn’t dazzled by drifts of white linen tablecloths or...
Grilled Chicken Salad with Peach-Pecan Vinaigrette
From Whole Foods Market Serves 4 You can use leftover grilled chicken to make this recipe. For extra flavour, grill the peaches and red...
Five-Spice Cranberry Glazed Chicken Wings
From Whole Foods Market Makes 24 Use leftover cranberry sauce to make these sweet, fragrant roasted chicken wings. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are...
Mestizo London – restaurant review
We are blessed, if we live in London, with a wealth of gastronomic opportunities. We can indulge in traditional high-end Kaiseki Japanese dinners or humble...
Duck Pancakes with Hoisin Sauce
From BBC Food Recreate the classic Chinese restaurant dish with our easy recipe. Ingredients 4 duck breasts, about 175g/6oz each, skin removed ½...
Famous Detective Falls in Switzerland! Sherlock! – travel review
Now I have the attention of my dear, curious reader! Always eager for some dramatic news. Did our hero trip over a ski pole? Perhaps...
Crunchy Chicken (or Pork) with Yutaka Panko Breadcrumbs
by Chrissie Walker It seems like anything fried in breadcrumbs is a winner with the whole family. The trick is to present moist meat...
Chicken with Satay Sauce
From BBC Food Ingredients 450g/1lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2.5cm/1in cubes 1½ tbsp groundnut (peanut) oil For the marinade tbsp light...
Crispy Duck with Apricot and Plum Sauce
From BBC Food For a delicious way to cook duck, try this recipe for crispy-skinned breast with a homemade plum sauce. Ingredients For...