Contrary to popular belief, chilli con carne doesn’t have its roots in Mexico, but comes from the good ol’ state of Texas.
To drink: Serve this salad with fresh, zesty and refreshing pomegranate juice. Susie Vincent has been a caterer for more than 15 years. She has delighted palates both…
TO DRINK: Tame the richness of this dish with a cap classique such as Villiera Tradition Brut.
The cheat’s version of a savoury cheesecake: perfect as a starter served with crispy bruschetta and salad on the side.
TO DRINK: An aromatic white, like GewÃœrtztraminer, is an excellent match with fragrant Asian flavours.
Print Recipe Sweet corn soup Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 30 mins Ingredients 30ml (2 tbsp) butter 30ml (2 tbsp) olive/avocado oil 200g baby leeks, finely sliced 1 onion, finely diced 2 x 410g tins cream-style sweet corn 1 litre good-quality vegetable stock 150g mature Cheddar, grated 50g sour cream fresh thyme, to garnish Instructions 1
TO DRINK: Kleinood Viognier 2007’s nutty character will match this dish’s sweet and savoury flavours.
Print Recipe Spinach and chickpea salad Serves: 2– 4 Cooking Time: 10 mins Ingredients 45ml (3 tbsp) olive/avocado oil 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 600g baby spinach, blanched 15ml (1 tbsp) sesame seeds Parmesan shavings, to serve Instructions 1 Heat the oil in a large frying
Print Recipe Greek lemon yoghurt cake Serves: 1 cake Cooking Time: 1 hour 20 mins Ingredients 250g butter, at room temperature 300g sugar 4 large eggs 15ml (1 tbsp) lemon zest 300g cake flour pinch of salt 5ml (1 tsp) bicarbonate of soda 5ml (1 tsp) baking powder 15ml (1 tbsp) vanilla extract 250ml (1
When the millennium arrived we were island hopping in the Philippines. One common thread throughout was the Filipino love of a good barbecue. From the street-side vendors with small grills, to massive pavilions seating hundreds, we found superb grilled food everywhere. Chicken heads, known colloquially as “helmets” and the three-toed chicken legs, nicknamed “Adidas” – not because they can run fast, but because of their resemblance to the logo – are all on offer. After diners select their cut, it is grilled in front of them and the still-sizzling skewer is dipped into a sweet and sour sauce. The result?…