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NewsletterPreheat the oven to 150˚C/130˚C fan/gas mark 2. Butter a 20cm square baking tin and line with parchment paper. Melt the butter and chocolate in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Remove from the heat and stir until smooth. Whisk together the flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Whisk the […]
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5 ways with avocado
Quinoa-stuffed avocados Serves 2 for lunch or 4 as a side Preheat oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5. Cut 2 ripe avocados in half and remove the pits. With a small knife, gently cut the avocado flesh into a grid, without cutting too near the skin. Scoop most of the avocado flesh into a medium-large […]
Butternut squash Asian noodles
What about something sweet for after? Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6 and line a baking tray with foil. Toss the butternut squash and onions with half of the oil and some salt and pepper until coated. Spread into a single layer on the tray and roast for 25 minutes until tender and […]
Mini coffee cakes
Preheat the oven to 170˚C/150˚C fan/gas mark 3 and line two standard 12-cup muffin tins with paper cases. Beat the sugar with the butter until light and creamy. Gradually beat in the eggs. Slowly beat in the flour and coffee until just combined. Spoon into the cases and bake for 15-17 minutes, rotating the trays […]
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, […]
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 […]
Gluten-free pancake ice-cream cups
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Prepare the gluten-free pancakes, then fold them in half. Press them into a 12-cup muffin tray, folding them to form little cups. Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly crispy and golden around the edges; the centres should still be spongy and light. Meanwhile, heat the cream, Nutella […]
Gluten-free Nutella cupcakes
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Line a muffin tin with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine the cocoa powder, flour, xanthan gum, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add the eggs, warm water, buttermilk, oil and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Stir to combine until the batter is smooth. Fill […]
Banana split crêpe “burritos”
In a blender, combine all of the crèpe ingredients and pulse them for 10 seconds. Place the batter in the fridge for one hour. Heat a non-stick pan over a medium heat and add a small knob of butter. When melted, add a ladleful of batter into the centre of the pan and swirl to […]