One of the most-asked questions when I tell someone what I do for a living is how we come up with our recipes. There isn’t one straightforward answer to this, as they spring from many different sources. Probably the largest contribution comes from the fact that every member of our Food Team is really, really […]
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Fiery harissa lamb chops with spinach
Pat the lamb chops dry with kitchen paper and spread them all over with harissa. Transfer to a non-metallic dish and cover with cling film. Place in the fridge to marinate for two hours, returning to room temperature 30 minutes before you start cooking. Sprinkle the lamb chops with salt and black pepper. Melt two […]
BBQ Chicken Pinwheels
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Spread the sauce over in a thin, even layer, leaving a 1cm border around the edges. Arrange the chicken over the sauce, then scatter over the cheeses. Starting at one of the short ends, roll the pastry […]
Almond cake with blackberry glaze
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a loaf tin and line with parchment paper. Sift the flour, almonds, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Beat the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl for a few minutes until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until combined. […]
Chewy chocolate meringue swirls
Preheat the oven to 150˚C/130˚C fan/gas mark 2 and line two baking trays with tin foil. In a small bowl, sift together the cocoa, salt and half of the sugar. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites together with the cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Beat in […]
Indian saag
Method: Heat two tablespoons of the ghee in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Add the chillies, cloves and cinnamon and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the coriander seeds and cumin seeds. Once they start to pop, add the onion and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden. Add the ginger, garlic […]
Raspberry cream puff (raspberry religieuse)
Method: Preheat the oven to 220˚C/200˚C fan/gas mark 7 and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Melt the butter and water in a saucepan over a medium-low heat. When the water starts to simmer, remove the pan from the heat and quickly beat the flour into the mixture with a wooden spoon until […]
Tomato broccoli pasta
Bring a pot of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and cook the garlic and broccoli for two minutes. Add the tomatoes and continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, until they start to release their juices and […]
Mediterranean scramble
Enjoy these eggs on their own, over toast or piled into warm tortillas for a breakfast burrito.
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When recipes call for something to be cooked in oil over a high or medium-high heat, it’s important to make sure the oil is hot before the food is added.