If you use wooden kebab skewers soak them in water for half an hour before using them – this’ll stop them from burning on the barbecue.
This minty starter is a great kick-off to a wonderful dinner. Artichoke hearts with hollandaise and mint are sweet and tender, perfect with rich and refreshing sauce. Recipe…
COOK’S TIP Use 15ml dried tarragon if you can’t find it fresh.
The tastes and smells of Tuscany take on a new meaning under the watchful eye of chef Franco Palandra at Torre del Tartufo, one of Italy’s top cooking…
Meet four of the country’s most talented chefs, winners of the Unilever Foodsolutions Chef of the Year competition in the categories of By Invitation Only, Senior, Junior and Ethnic Mystery baskets gave way to creative and delicious dishes at the recent Unilever Foodsolutions Chef of the Year competition, which saw top chefs from around the country pitting their skills against each other in what has become one of the most esteemed culinary awards. For the first time there were four exciting categories in the competition: By Invitation Only, Senior, Junior and Ethnic chefs. In the By Invitation Only section, six…
Simple tips for smart food…It’s great to experiment with new pizza toppings. Use the traditional base of mozzarella and tomato, then try some of these exciting ideas. •…
Simple tips for smart food…Pre-cooked and ready-to-use vine leaves are available in jars. Once the leaves have been removed from the jar, unfold them and neatly lay each leaf on a smooth working surface. Place a little filling in the centre of the leaf and, starting from the stem, roll tightly, turning in the ends so that the filling is secure. Shape the filled vine leaves into an oblong roll. FILLING IDEAS • Rice, herbs and lemon zest • Spinach, mince and herbs COOK’S TIP The rice needs to be raw when mixing it with other ingredients.
EXTRA ADDITIONS TO STIR INTO THE CHEESE SAUCE • Crispy bacon and peas • Snipped French chives • Mushrooms and broccoli
The mojito is a classic, so why not give it an updated kick? The spiced mojito has some delicious new flavours to offer without abandoning the traditional combination. Zesty and refreshing!