Rack of lamb roasted on a bed of fennel and figs is a dish full of refreshing earthy flavours that go beautifully with melt-in-your-mouth meat. The lamb is pink and tender, while the figs bring a sweet fruitiness. A great dish for entertaining.
Cocoa was one of the discoveries Columbus made while searching the spice routes in the East. Tartlet of braised oxtail with pears and bitter chocolate certainly does his…
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Tomato and goat’s cheese tart "I love Rachel Allen. I always watch her shows on TV – she’s so warm, bubbly and enthusiastic and makes such simple but…
Taryn Das NevesFilled with exotic ingredients like sumac, mastic, salep and tahini, this book is a wonderful exploration into the diverse cuisines that populate Turkish food – from the Middle East to Europe. But it also includes our Turkish favourites like kebabs, pilaf and honeyed doughnuts. Highlight: It’s wonderful to look through recipes where intriguing ingredients like samphire, purslane and za’atar (wild thyme) feature. Available at Exclusive Books.
Taryn Das NevesWhat’s on Valentine Warner’s mind? What to eat next! You’ll find delicious recipes like spicy cracked crab claws – “worth bibbing up for” – and weekend…
Mina Holland has traversed the globe and condensed it into the 39 cuisines that make up the global foodie scene. With highlights on cultural and historic influences, and two or three key and traditional recipes, take the culinary tour from Europe and the Middle East to Asia, Africa and the Americas – informative and delicious. Highlight: Stock up your pantry with the wonderful items at the end of each section – your kitchen will become a cultural melting pot! Available from Exclusive Books.
Beef and mushroom pie is ideal for a robust family dinner dish. The beef is wonderfully tender and slathered in delicious gravy, perfect with the earthy mushrooms. Golden,…
Cook’s tips: If you do not have cheesecloth, a coffee filter or empty teabags can be used. If the cinnamon sticks are too hard to break by hand, a meat pounder can be used instead. More brandy can be added if desired and additional walnuts can be sprinkled over the top of the sauce for extra crunch.
Pear tart aux fine is a variation on the traditional apple version, and equally as delicious. This tart is open-faced, so it’s even more appealing when the fruit…