It’s hard to believe that such an easy recipe can taste so decadent and delicious. The key to success here lies in properly caramelising the onions; let them cook long and slow and you’ll be rewarded with sweet and sticky results.
Rabanadas by Miguel de Almeida
Rabanadas are one of many traditional desserts that are served in Portugal for Christmas. I can describe them as being a very moist rich slice of fried crusty bread, a bit like the “pain perdu” of the French cuisine. Warm or cold, as a dessert or for Christmas day’s breakfast they are always present on my family table. I have great memories of the preparation of “rabanadas”.
Rudolph comes to Covent Garden
With Christmas coming up next weekend, you will probably have had more than your fair share of turkey this season. Why not opt for something a little different from Battersea Pie Station?
Christmas hampers from Mount Street Deli
With Christmas right round the corner, Mount Street Deli have launched four luxury hampers for the first time this year. True to its Mayfair roots, the hampers are all about glam.
Chateau Civrac fine wine and an ingredient in fine chocolate
A beautifully deep dark red wine and as you drink it you get a fruity acidity on the palate with blackberry and blackcurrant flavours coming through. The chocolates are attractive creations their shell of dark chocolate has a fruity aroma. In the mouth you get the intensity of the 64% chocolate with a clean fruit tang.
Golden tickets up for grabs at etm group gastropubs
Never mind Kate and William’s Golden Tickets, sought after invitations this party season should belong to Tom and Ed Martin, owners of eight award-winning London pubs, including The Gun in Docklands, The White Swan on Fetter Lane and The Cadogan Arms on the King’s Road.
The Great Book of Yorkshire Pudding
Recently published, The Great Book of Yorkshire Pudding takes a look at this British culinary institution, including its history and folklore, myths and myriad uses. Although a mainstay of British cooking for almost 300 years, Yorkshire pudding has an uncertain provenance and it seems that there is no one, definitive, recipe.
Make home made food your Xmas gift with Miele
Why not make some food gifts for Xmas? There’s still time thanks to these great ideas from Miele. Red onion jam, Florentines and pistachio and ginger biscotti – beautifully wrapped – will bring more pleasure than the usual quickly-bought bottle.
Try some of these healthy options from the Irish Food Board
Ireland is known for its high quality and fresh food ingredients and Irish meals are not only nutritious but hearty too. So why not add a bit of Irish flavour to your day with these three dishes, courtesy of Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board.
Watatsumi lunches and light bites, Bento boxes and sushi
Watatsumi, the new Japanese restaurant that has just launched at the Club Quarters Hotel in London, is now open throughout the day serving an extensive all-day menu of bento boxes, light meals and sushi.