Pan Seared Valentine’s Steak with a Vanilla Peppercorn Sauce and Vanilla Panacotta with Valentine’s Berries. Sourced from the vanilla orchid, vanilla has been regarded as an aphrodisiac since the time of the Aztecs, while in the 1800s Dr John King advised in the American Dispensatory that one should use vanilla to “stimulate the sexual propensities”.

Believe it or not, it is National Yorkshire Pudding day this Sunday!

Chinese New Year (31st January) is almost upon us and to celebrate Viking River Cruises, along with some inspiration from top chef Martin Yan, will be serving the below delicious recipes to guests on board the Viking Emerald as they travel down the Yangtze.

Maille’s Sundried Tomato and Espelette Chilli Mustard is just one of the incredible range of mustards available from La Maison Maille, 2 Piccadilly Arcade, London and from maille.co.uk priced at £4.95 for 100ml jar.

This delicious pork terrine recipe is sure to provide a homely comfort amongst the cold weather of January.

Recipe for roast rib of beef with cranberry and port from MeatMATTERS, sure to provide a hearty comfort in the winter months.

Wholegrain Basmati rice recipe developed by MasterChef winner Dhruv Baker. Makes a great lunch option or side dish for evening meals.

Wholegrain Basmati rice recipe developed by MasterChef winner Dhruv Baker. Makes a great lunch option or a side dish for evening meals. 

Pineapples are the food of…romance? Well they could be! Splash out on something unusual and a little exotic this Valentines day. Smooth but a lil’ bit prickly, just like that old devil love, impress with this Cordon Bleu recipe.

Dude food has never been so cheese-y. Hix Restaurants’ chef Ronnie Murray serves these sliders on brioche buns along with more trimmings than the turkey.