5 Food Art Ideas to Try at Home
Were you ever told not to play with your food as a child? Well that is certainly not the case with this article, which features 5 ideas for creative food art that you can make with your kids!
Category: Recipes
Ginger and Chocolate Plait
Excerpted from GBBO winner Candice Brown’s new Cookbook: “It’s safe to say I have had a love/hate relationship with chocolate bread but this, rich in chocolate and cinnamon, with the fieriness of ginger, has restored my faith in chocolate loveliness in all its plaited splendour. My Grandad loved crystallised ginger and we used to laugh as … read more
Orange and Hibiscus Madeleines
The Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown comes up with the ultimate sandwich box treat. “I love France, everything and anything French, and j’adore Paris! I first tried madeleines on a school trip to France and loved the simplicity of them along with a bowl of hot chocolate. Now when I make them, they … read more
The ‘South Side Swizzler’
Popular bar and eaterie, Balans, have just opened their seventh branch in Clapham, with late-opening hours on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. In honour of the opening, they created a new cocktail called ‘South Side Swizzler’; we asked them to reveal the recipe for you to enjoy at home.
Grilled Lamb Ribs with Chimchurri Sauce
It’s barbecue time, but don’t settle for chicken drumsticks and a sausage. Instead try something a little more adventurous, like this delicious recipe from Kamil Koper, head chef at the Grey Horse in Kingston.
Special Chocolate Brownies
Brownies are a universally-loved treat, and these special double chocolate brownies are no exception…
Tantalising Tiramisu
Emulate ‘la dolce vita’ with this sumptuous tiramisu recipe from leading local chef, Katharine Eldridge, who runs the Surrey-based Quince House Cookery School. This classic Italian dessert – literally meaning “pick me up” – is an uplifting blend of Marsala, espresso coffee, mascarpone cheese and chocolate; yum!
Vegan Chickpea Roast Loaf
With more and more people exploring the free-from diet, here is a creative way for a vegan to enjoy a hearty roast dinner while still avoiding animal-based products.
Halloumi and Chilli Jam Spiced Flatbread Crisps
Looking for a new recipe to try out this summer? These Spiced Flatbread Crisps, with Rhubarb and California Prune Jam and lightly fried Halloumi cheese are sure to tickle your tastebuds.
Raspberry Chocolate Flapjacks
A gluten-free, dairy-free, healthy vegan recipe to keep you going throughout the day.
Blueberry Hill Cocktail
The Lost Angel in Battersea have made us a delicious jam and gin based summer cocktail perfect to enjoy in the sunshine this July
Strawberry and Chocolate Mousse Cake
It’s Wimbledon Tennis season, and everyone wants to be digging in to some strawberries and cream. For a new take on an old favourite, why not try this strawberry and chocolate mousse cake for a tennis-watching treat?
Avocado, Quinoa and California Prunes Burger
An exotic burger to throw on the BBQ this summer, made with quinoa, avocado, nuts and prunes instead of meat
Pistachio & Chocolate Ice Creams
These individual chocolate and pistachio ice creams with a white chocolate coating will be an instant hit at your next garden party
Rhubarb & Ginger Jam Semifreddo
A delicious dessert for you to whip up for a garden party this summer
Hummus Ice Cream
Who knew you could make ice cream from chickpeas? This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free, so everyone can enjoy some ice cream this summer.
Ken Hom’s Egg Fried Rice
Egg fried rice is common in Chinese restaurants and is probably the best known and most popular Chinese dish, at least in the West. The secret is cold cooked rice and a very hot wok. It is simple, quick and easy to make. Remember that authentic fried rice should have a wonderful smoky taste and … read more
Panzanella: Bread and Tomato Salad
Perfect for a touch of style at your next picnic (a bit more special than squashed sandwiches!)
Gluten Free Berry Yoghurt Crisp
In time for Coeliac Awareness Week, here’s a healthy breakfast recipe to help you kick-start your day.
All-in-One Roast Chicken
Liz Earle shares with us her gluten and dairy free, low-calorie roast chicken recipe from her new book The Good Gut Guide
Ginspresso Martini
It’s time to kick back and relax this bank holiday with a drink in your hand – so try this coffee-infused gin cocktail!
California Prune and Orange Hot Cross Buns
A fruity twist on an Easter favourite, this is a must-try recipe for Easter Weekend – it even uses Green Tea!
Beetroot Chocolate Cake
Gluten-free and vegan, this recipe allows you to treat yourself guilt-free. The beetroot adds great nutrients and a magical colour
Spring Dish
Michael Underwood shares his recipe for Pan-fried Sea Bass with Sautéed Chorizo, Fondant Potatoes, Curly Kale and a celeriac Purée
Madeleine Shaw’s Tray-Roasted Cod
Food Philosopher Madeline Shaw shares with us a recipe from her up-coming book A Year of Beautiful Eating: tray-roasted cod with olives, smoked paprika and asparagus
Nielsen-Massey Vanilla & Chocolate Hot Cross Buns
Get yourself in the mood for Easter with this delicious recipe for Vanilla and Chocolate Hot Cross Buns
Duck with tamarind, cashew and fig
In honour of International Women’s Day, we have chosen to share with you a delicious duck recipe from New Zealand born Chantelle Nicholson, chef-patron of Tredwells in London
Brazilian Chicken Pie
This mouth-watering recipe for ‘Empadão de Frango’, or Brazilian chicken pie, provided by Elida Bray, is very popular in São Paulo.
Banana and Buckwheat Pancakes
Surrey Superchef Steve Drake provides us with the perfect back-to-basics fluffy pancakes in preparation for Shrove Tuesday.