Heat one tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a wok or a large pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion for 8-10 minutes until golden-brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove the onion and set aside. Remove the wok the wok from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Mix the eggs with the […]
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Spicy sweet potato salmon cakes
Cook the sweet potato in the microwave until soft, then mash until smooth. Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Use a brush to grease a 12-cup regular sized muffin tin with one tablespoon of the melted coconut oil. In a large bowl, mix together the salmon, spring onions and coriander. Add the mashed sweet […]
Carbonara cups
Preheat the oven to 220˚C/200˚C fan/gas mark 7. Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin with butter. Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cream with the bacon, 50g of the Parmesan and the paprika. Season with plenty of black pepper. Use a pasta spoon […]
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 […]
Gluten-free chocolate hazelnut bread pudding
Thoroughly grease a large loaf pan and scatter half of the bread cubes in the bottom of the dish. Scatter over half of the hazelnuts, chocolate and brown sugar. Repeat the layers until all of the dry ingredients are used. Whisk together the eggs and milk, then slowly pour into the dish. Set aside for […]
5 ways with bakes
Cheesy sun-dried tomato pasta bake Serves 6 Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook 450g penne pasta for five minutes, then drain. Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5 and grease a 23 x 33cm baking dish. Add 2 x 400g tins of plum tomatoes, crushing the tomatoes with […]
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 winter salads
Warm roasted pear salad Serves 4 Preheat the oven to 220°C/200˚C fan/gas mark 7. While it’s preheating, put 40g pecan nuts on a baking tray and place in the oven for 8-10 minutes to toast. Remove the skin from 3 large shallots. Quarter 1 shallot, place on a sheet of tin foil and drizzle with olive oil. […]
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 […]