Cooking
When going out gets boring
I’ve got a lovely bunch of Carrots
Before I went to Sicily, I thought of tomatoes, peppers, aubergine, artichokes and mushrooms as Italian vegetables. Carrots were the wrong color for my red, white and green Italian palette. But, since my daily trips to the market, I have changed my mind.
After Eight mint chocolate chip & ginger meringue ice
One to eat late at night in front of the telly
Something very tasty and wickedly darkChocolate Chip Date Nut Cake
After yearning for her childhood treat ten Carole Egbert sees a recipe for a chocolate, date cake in a newspaper column. "With minor adjustments, this is the cake I have baked for many parties. I always use a Bundt pan and slather the cooled cake with unsweetened, heavy cream that has been beaten to stiff peaks. Last week, I topped the cream with sliced strawberries and promised our guests that I would share the recipe. Here’s how I did it"
Plum, Almond and Elderflower Tart
A seasonal dessert with the tang of plums and a floral essence of elderflower.
White Burger - Cod for Dinner
It was rainy, cold and grim and I was home alone. It was a perfect evening to cuddle up with a burger, a potato, salad and Alfred Hitchcock, a film not the man! The film could be Rear Window, Dial M for Murder or The Man who Knew Too Much and the burger could be red meat, poultry or fish. I decided on The Man Who Knew Too Much and fish.
Fairtrade Surprise Chocolate Brownie
Celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight by tucking into these Surprise Chocolate Brownies which have Fairtrade dates, bananas and cocoa in them.
Romance the one you love with Garlic and Wine Mussels,Poached Salmon with Chilli Lemon Linguine and Chocolate Brownies
It’s that time of year again when the lucky in love ponder how to spoil that special someone on February 14th. What better way to show someone you care than by whipping up a deliciously romantic home cooked meal? Light the candles, open a bottle of wine and follow these yummy healthy and balanced recipes from Clover (which has half the saturated fat of most butters*) to make a three course Valentines treat to remember.
Apple Crumb Cake
When the Vermont power goes out midway through her baking, Carol Egbert can't even see to paint let alone save her crumb cake. Four hours later and with the cake suffering a less than perfect oven experience, she finds it still tastes great for breakfast or dessert.
Pasta con Salsiccia
A recipe from Ponti's Italian Kitchen - a tasty and hearty sauce for your pasta.
Chicken Soup
Cooking chicken soup can be an all day affair but by beginning with chicken broth and a rotisserie chicken from the market, I had a full flavored, body-and-soul warming soup ready in less than an hour. Here’s how I did it:
Wedder Scotch Lamb and Turnip Pie
A delicious winter warmer using wedder lamb (mutton) that is best served with buttered cabbage and mashed potato.
Wedder Scotch Lamb Broth
A hearty broth using wedder lamb (mutton) ideal for warming you up on those cold winter evenings. Ladle generous portions into deep bowls (garnish with chopped parsley) and enjoy!
Haricot of Wedder Scotch Lamb
A warming and substantial dish using wedder lamb (mutton) that will leave you satisfied on a cold evening,
Angela Malik's Alternative Apple Crumble
Leiths graduate, Angela Malik worked at Bidendum and Vong. Recently launched, her eponymous, Acton-based cookery school focuses on Asian cuisine via the prism of the five taste sensations - hot, sweet, salty, sour and umami.
The American way -Saltine Crackers and Rye Cheese Twigs
Carol Egbert paints and cooks in the Vermont village of Quechee and posts on her website www.carolegbert.com. She will be sending us a fresh recipe once a month. Her dishes are simple to make, family friendly, tasty and often inspired by food from nearby farms and markets. Cakes and bakes feature strongly, food that make a kitchenwarm and a home even warmer.
Vegetarian recipes from Vanilla Black
We know it's the season to stuff yourself stupid, but when the guilt kicks in you'll want feel better about yourself and one great way to do that is to eat vegetarian. To help out we have some tasty, meat-free recipes from Vanilla Black London's only fine-dining vegetarian restaurant and one recommended in the Michelin Guide.
Bottlegreen's Meringue topped Mince Pies
Nothing beats the flavour of homemade mincemeat; this recipe is spiked with Bottlegreen Cox’s Apple and Plum Cordial. Any left over mincemeat can be kept for longer by either freezing or adding a good slug of brandy.
Bottlegreen's Pear and Marzipan Tartlets with Williams Pear and Elderflower Glaze
Easy to make, these little tartlets can be frozen uncooked and simply cooked to golden perfection when unexpected guests arrive.
Bottlegreen's Stilton, Spinach and Walnut Parcels with Blackberry and Russet Apple Sauce
Crisp little filo parcels bursting with Christmas flavours, perfect as a starter or drinks nibble. Make ahead of time and simply reheat just before serving.
