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Tasty toppings for your breakfast yoghurt

Baked cinnamon apples Serves 2 Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Line a baking tray with tin foil and grease lightly with butter. Core and thinly slice 2 apples and place in a single layer on the prepared baking tray. Sprinkle with 1½ tbsp brown sugar and 1½ tsp cinnamon. Bake for 10-15 […]

5 ways with pasta

Spicy prawn pasta with creamy tomato sauce Serves 4 Cook 400g farfalle pasta in a large pan of salted boiling water according to package instructions, then drain and set aside. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pan. Add ½ tsp chilli flakes and 450g raw, peeled and deveined prawns. Cook the prawns for […]

Mini Asian duck sandwiches

In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the slaw and stir together. Cover with cling film and set aside. In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the aioli and stir together. Cover with cling film and set aside. Using a sharp knife, score the skins of the duck breasts in […]

5 ways with stews

One-pot chicken and chorizo stew Serves 4 Warm 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Cook 1 chopped onion, 150g chopped leeks and 1 chopped green chilli for five minutes. Add 2 crushed garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds. Add 130g chopped chorizo and cook for two minutes, then […]

Our handy guide to tasting wine like a pro

What does it mean to “taste” wine? Wine tasting is based on a combination of aromas (the smells brought in though your nose) and flavours (what you actually taste). The problem is that there are no “primary aromas”; odours do not elicit universal names, like colours do (green, blue etc.). Because of this, we need […]

5 ways with cayenne pepper

Cayenne is a well-known digestive aid and circulatory stimulant. It is also a powerful anti-cold and -flu agent, helping to clear the body of mucus. Classic devilled eggs Makes 16 Peel the shells off 8 large hard-boiled eggs. Slice them in half lengthwise and remove the yolks to a medium bowl. Add 170g light mayonnaise, […]

5 ways with broths

Stracciatella (Italian egg drop soup) Serves 4 In a measuring jug, combine 3 large eggs, 4 tbsp grated Parmesan, 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and a pinch of nutmeg. Mix together well. Pour 2l chicken stock into a large saucepan and place over a medium-high heat. When the stock begins to boil, reduce the heat […]

Our handy guide to tasting wine like a pro

What does it mean to “taste” wine? Wine tasting is based on a combination of aromas (the smells brought in though your nose) and flavours (what you actually taste). The problem is that there are no “primary aromas”; odours do not elicit universal names, like colours do (green, blue etc.). Because of this, we need […]

Unusual ingredients: Harissa

If you love spicy foods, harissa paste belongs in your pantry. Harissa is a fiery yet aromatic chilli paste widely used in North African and Middle Eastern cuisine. While recipes vary, harissa usually includes hot chillies (often smoked), garlic, olive oil, cumin, coriander, caraway, mint, rose petals and tomatoes. Harissa can be found in jars, […]

Unusual ingredients: Harissa

If you love spicy foods, harissa paste belongs in your pantry. Harissa is a fiery yet aromatic chilli paste widely used in North African and Middle Eastern cuisine. While recipes vary, harissa usually includes hot chillies (often smoked), garlic, olive oil, cumin, coriander, caraway, mint, rose petals and tomatoes. Harissa can be found in jars, […]