If you’ve had enough pasta but still need to use up a tub of fresh pesto, we’ve got you covered. 1. Dip it Mix some pesto with sour cream or Greek yoghurt for an easy party dip. 2. Just souper Use a dollop of pesto to garnish a portion of soup. We especially love a spoonful stirred […]
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5 easy ways to take your chilli to the next level
Make your best-ever chilli con carne with these so-simple tips. 1. Sear the meat This step is vital for adding flavour, thanks to a chemical reaction called the Maillard reaction. Searing over high heat caramelises the surface of the meat, enhancing the savoury “meat” taste and adding complex layers of umami flavour. Without this step, […]
Ham and cucumber pinwheels
Use a vegetable peeler to cut long, thin slices from the cucumber, stopping when you get to the seeds. Place the slices of bread on a cutting board and careful cut off the crusts. Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice of bread until very thin. Spread both slices of bread with the softened […]
5 ways with no-cook dinners
Quick chicken salad with coriander dressing Serves 4 In a food processor or blender, combine 2 large handfuls of fresh coriander, the juice of 2 limes, 1 deseeded and chopped red chilli and 4 tbsp rapeseed oil. Season with salt and black pepper and whizz until smooth. In a large bowl, combine 500g shredded rotisserie […]
Chocolate peanut butter party cake
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease three 20cm round cake tins and line with parchment paper. Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder into a bowl. Whisk the milk, oil, vanilla and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Gradually stir in the flour mixture. Slowly add the […]
Mini lemon cheesecake chocolates
In a bowl, stir together the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice and zest until it’s all properly mixed. Scrape the mixture into a plastic bag and seal the top. Put the bag in the fridge. Mix the chocolate and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time and […]
Raise a glass to the versatility of vodka
What is vodka? Vodka is a clear alcoholic spirit that has been around since the Middle Ages, playing various roles from a medicinal restorative to a topical curative, and becoming an integral part of the culture in Russia and Poland. Its name comes from “voda,” the Russian word for water. Vodka’s reputation as a clean, […]
5 ways with Hake
Hake with chorizo and chickpeas Serves 4 Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a pan over a medium-high heat and cook 180g chopped chorizo for 3-4 minutes until it starts to release its oils. Make space and nestle in 4 hake fillets, skin side down. Add 40ml white wine and cover with a lid so […]
Lemon and raspberry showstopper cake
Preheat the oven to 180°/ 160°C fan/ gas mark 4. Grease the bottom and sides of two 15cm and two 20cm tins and line with parchment paper. Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Slowly stream in the eggs, mixing between each addition. Sieve the flour and baking powder, add the zest […]
5 ways with yoghurt
Blueberry yoghurt bread Serves 2 Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a 900g loaf tin with butter. Set aside. In a bowl, combine 120ml vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 200g sugar and 300g Greek yoghurt. Whisk to combine well. In a second bowl, sift together 250g […]