This chicken recipe is easy and impressive: it’s perfect for a dinner party. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless 4 tbsp cranberry sauce 300g/10½oz gorgonzola cheese 24 slices of pancetta Italian olive oil salt freshly ground black pepper For the ...
If you like kedgeree, you’ll love this one-pot pilaf recipe – perfect for an informal supper or brunch. Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 40g/1½oz butter 2 tsp garam masala 250g/9oz basmati rice 1 bay leaf 1 lemon, zest only 2 mild green chillies, seeded, ...
This tomato soup recipe is the perfect combination of naughty and nice – it’s packed with vegetables but laced with a dash of sherry. Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 celery sticks, chopped 200g/7oz ...
Cook a perfect roast chicken for Sunday lunch, served with the ultimate gravy and homemade bread sauce. Less than 30 mins preparation time 1 to 2 hours cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients For the bread sauce 500ml/18fl oz milk 75g/2½oz butter 8 cloves 3 large bay leaves, crumbled pinch salt freshly ground white pepper 1 ...
This easy recipe for gingerbread men makes great Christmas presents or decorations – perfect for baking with children. 30 mins to 1 hour preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Makes 20 Ingredients 350g/12oz plain flour, plus extra for rolling out 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon ...
Amaretto adds a good glug of sophistication to this cake recipe – perfect for a late afternoon pick-me-up. Less than 30 mins preparation time 1 to 2 hours cooking time Makes 1 cake Ingredients 250g/9oz plain flour, sifted, mixed with 2 tsp baking powder 220g/7¾oz butter, plus extra for greasing 220g/7¾oz caster sugar, plus extra ...
This Caribbean carnival cocktail is perfect for a celebration. Less than 30 mins preparation time No cooking required cooking time Makes 1 Ingredients 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tsp vanilla syrup 25ml/1fl oz aloe vera juice 25ml/1fl oz guava juice 2 dashes angostura bitters 25ml/1fl oz white rum 25ml/1fl oz sourz pineapple liqueur 1 ...
This simple recipe for homemade lemonade is perfect for picnics and barbecues. Add a splash of gin for a grown-up drink. Less than 30 mins preparation time No cooking required cooking time Makes 1 litre Ingredients 100g/3½ oz fruit sugar 4 lemons, preferably Sicilian, juice only ice about 1 litre/15¼fl oz sparkling mineral water Preparation ...
This is a no-fuss barbecue chicken recipe – simply marinade the chicken overnight and throw it on the BBQ. Overnight preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Makes 12 Ingredients 6 chicken drumsticks, preferably free-range 6 chicken wings, preferably free-range For the marinade: 2 tbsp clear honey 3cm/1¼in piece of fresh ginger, peeled and ...
This big pot of chicken and tomato stew is perfect for a mid-week family meal. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 6 Ingredients For the chicken 8 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, sliced 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped 6 chicken breasts, or chicken ...
