Cooking
When going out gets boring
Fat, it's not a feminist issue
Luke Mackay turns out to be a fat fanatic and gives himself a good porking as well as giving us a great way to roast your belly.
Chopin potatoes and Flower sprouts recipes
It may not seem like it but a new season is slowly creeping upon us. With the changing seasons comes changing menus. So here are some recipes for Chopin potatoes and Flower sprouts from Marks and Spencer.
Luke Mackay's Comfort & Joy: Ham Hock Recipe
Luke Mackay talks about Miss Marple, pink custard and being dumped plus check out his comforting Ham Hock with Parsley Sauce recipe.
English apple season begins at Waitrose
Waitrose has announced the beginning of the English apple season today and will be retailing Discovery apples from tomorrow (18th August). To celebrate, Waitrose has cooked up some delicious apple recipes to enjoy.
Easy Cheesey Chèvre recipes
Love goat's cheese? We have some great new recipes curtsey of chef Sophie Wright and Easy Cheesey Chèvre.
Parma Ham-wrapped scallop and king prawn skewers
For a simple and tasty starter, try these “surf 'n' turf” skewers made with Parma ham, scallops and king prawns.
Luke Mackay's Chilli
Luke Mackay says he is a sort of chef, sort of wine merchant and sort of food writer. We say he's our kind of food writer. A good one. This week he tells us what kind of eater he is and why and gives a recipe for a 'kick-ass awesome chilli' Like he says, put the loo roll in the freezer, you're going to need it.
Muttar Paneer (pea and cheese curry)
Thought cheese was just for Italian dishes? Well think again. This North Indian recipe uses Paneer cheese to create a sweet and spicy curry. Try it and see how you like it.
Tantalising Tanqueray Cocktails
The Vintage at Goodwood festival is nearly here, so to get you in the mood here are three enticing cocktail recipes using the prestigious Tanqueray London Dry Gin.
Loving Lebanon: Kebbeh Recipe From Bethany Kehdy
Bethany Kehdy from food blog Dirty Kitchen Secrets passes on her recipe for the yummy Lebanese dish of Kebbeh. Plus find out all about the Taste Lebanon culinary expedition this September.
Raspberry Emergency
Having ruby red homemade raspberry jam waiting patiently on a shelf in my pantry is like having summer sunshine in a jar.
Linguini with Crottin, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and garlic
Bored of eating the same spaghetti bolognese? Then try this simple recipe from top chef Sophie Wright.
Warm Salad of Grilled Peach, Pancetta & Halloumi
Fruit is sweet and plentiful during the summer months and being the kind of ying and yang person that I am, wherever there is sweet, I tend to crave salt to go with it. This week’s recipe is a perfect example of bringing salt and sweet together through a simple fusion of fruit, cheese and smoked pancetta.
South Farm summer recipes
A selection of summer recipes adapted from Philip Paxman at South Farm.
Above and Beyond -recipes from Singapore Airlines Culinary Panel
Above and Beyond is the collected recipes of Singapore Airlines International Culinary panel, ten top chefs, including our own Gordon Ramsay, who devise and direct the remarkable food served on Singapore Airlines flights.
Barbequed wild Alaska salmon
Oily fish are known for their health benefits, as they are such a good source of omega 3 oils and protein, but eating them sustainably is always a big worry.
Parma Ham, Strawberry, Mozzarella and Walnut Summer Salad
For the height of summer, nothing beats an Italian style salad. And there is nothing quite like thin slices of Parma Ham produced via a long and painstaking process.
Summery white bean and tuna salad
Now is the perfect time to serve up some fresh summery salads. Filippo Berio, olive oil specialists, have created an appetising and nutritious 'White Bean and Tuna Salad'.
Why not try some summer recipes using Finlandia Vodka?
Working with leading Finnish chef Sara la Fountain, Finlandia Vodka has created some inspiring picnic ideas combining its range of vodkas with refreshing and tasty dishes. These are recipes that are simple to create as part of an outdoors picnic. So why not cook in advance and store to share with friends and family later?
Cooking with Finlandia
Picture the scene – sitting outside in a park on a beautiful summer’s evening, surrounded by friends, and listening to your favourite tunes into the night. That’s the buzz of British summer time, and this year the team at Finlandia Vodka want to make it even better! Working with leading Finnish chef Sara la Fountain, Finlandia Vodka brings you delicious and inspiring picnic ideas combining its range of vodkas with refreshing and tasty dishes.
