Preheat a countertop grill or sandwich maker. In a small bowl, combine the Ricotta and chocolate and stir together. Spread one side of each bread slice with butter. Place one slice, butter-side down, in the preheated grill or sandwich maker. Top with the Ricotta mixture and scatter with raspberries. Top with the remaining slice of […]
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Creamy tomato and sausage pasta
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat and cook the sausages for 5-7 minutes, turning frequently, until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside. Reduce the heat under the frying pan to medium-low and cook the rashers and onions for about four minutes until the rashers […]
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, […]
Getting key nutrients on a plant-based diet
We all know eating more plant-based foods will help us to keep our body healthy, and now more of us than ever are discovering the power of adding more plants to our diets. But do we really know which nutrients are in which plants? There is so much information available it’s easy to get confused. […]
Slow-cooked shredded beef ragù
Preheat the oven to 170˚C/150˚C fan/gas mark 3. Place the onion, garlic and rosemary in the bottom of a heavy, ovenproof casserole dish. Season the beef and add to the casserole. In a medium bowl, combine the beef stock, red wine, balsamic vinegar, tomato purée and tinned tomatoes. Pour the mixture over the beef. Place […]
Orange and cinnamon scones
Preheat the oven to 210˚C/190˚C/gas mark 8 and lightly grease a baking tray with butter. Sift the flour, salt, cinnamon and baking powder into a large mixing bowl. Use your fingers to rub in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add the caster sugar and orange zest. Pour the cream and milk into […]
Spicy prawn “Po’boys” with lime-avocado sauce
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 4 and line a baking tray with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, paprika, garlic, salt and pepper. Add the prawns and toss to coat. Place them in a single layer on the prepared baking tray and bake for 8-10 minutes or until cooked […]
Tartiflette tart
Put the flour and salt in a large bowl and add the cubes of butter. Working quickly, use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Use a knife to stir in just enough cold water to bind the dough together. Wrap the dough in clingfilm and place […]
Get to know your…. table manners
Impress your hosts wherever you go with these important tips. Russia – Keep your hands above the table and never refuse a vodka (asking for a mixer is just as rude!) Korea – Don’t begin eating or leave the table before the oldest male has done so. France – Keep bread on […]
Spicy tomato-poached fish with olives
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick pan set over a medium-high heat. Cook the shallots for 2-3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for one minute. Add the stock, wine, capers, chilli flakes and tinned tomatoes. Bring to a boil, crushing the tomatoes against the side of the pan with a wooden […]