• Known as James Bond’s signature drink, we’ve given the martini a modern twist with a fragrant basil-infused syrup. The syrup can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge until you need it. HANDS-ON TIME 5 min | TOTAL TIME 25 min | SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS BASIL SYRUP 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 cup basil MARTINI 2 cups gin 1/2 cup dry vermouth 3/4 cup basil syrup Handful fresh basil leaves Strips of fresh lemon zest METHOD BASIL SYRUP ADD water, sugar and basil to a pot over medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat. Allow…

    Plum Jam By Karen Hart Karen Hart and Juicy delicious farms take us on taste tantalising journey where we they use the plum in all its glory  Makes about 7 jars of 250g each Ingredients 1kg plums, halved and pitted 4¼ cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup  lemon juice Method: COMBINE all the ingredients together in a large glass bowl and cover with clingwrap. Leave to stand overnight in a cool place. The following day, prepare the jars first. WASH the jars in warm, soapy water and rinse well. Place the jars in an oven pan, lined with a clean tea towel,…

    These homemade marshmallows are the best you will ever taste! Make these to give as gifts, enjoy them with your hot chocolate or include them in an Easter treat buffet, you will never want to buy marshmallows again! We have included our base marshmallow recipe and two ways to jazz them up below. INGREDIENTS For your homemade marshmallows you will need oil cornflour icing sugar gelatin sugar glucose syrup frozen raspberries vanilla extract dark chocolate METHOD Variation 1: Homemade marshmallows with a berry twist! This first variation involves making a tangy berry coulis to add to your marshmallow base. As the…

    Once again, the most innovative leader in the iced coffee arena, Starbucks delights with a trio of hand-crafted beverages offering something for all our young — and youthful — fans. This new Iced Shaken Espresso range, combining layers of rich coffee with a creamy oat-dairy alternative, is the perfect way to uplift your day with each satisfying sip. Savour the specialist pairing of our smooth and naturally sweet Starbucks Blonde® Roast with the creamy oat dairy-alternative shaken with ice and flavouring, then topped with oat milk to create a cool, uplifting coffee with a bold and complex finish. View…

    Aubergine, chickpea and coconut curryAubergine, chickpea and coconut curry A curry is the perfect winter comfort food. We love this vegetarian curry recipe – it’s quick, easy and the whole family will love it! TOTAL TIME 50 minutes | SERVES 4  INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil 2 small red onions, peeled and thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 1 tbsp ground coriander 1 tbsp cumin 1 tsp medium curry powder 8 baby aubergines 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil Maldon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 large tomato, diced 1 x…