Recipes
Beef and Guinness pies
Did you know that no ordinary pie can claim to be a Cornish pasty? By law, a Cornish pasty must be shaped like a ‘D’, crimped on one side and include a chunky assortment of swede, potato, beef and onion.... Continue reading
Spinach and ricotta phyllo pie
If you’re looking for a pie that’s easy to whip up, suits your vegetarian friends and is equally good eaten on both a chilly winter’s day or when the sun is shining gloriously, this is the one. Ingredients (serves 8... Continue reading
How to make Turkish Delight
Turkish Delight (or Lokum) dates back more than 230 years, making it one of the oldest sweet dishes in the world. Here’s a little history about this classic sweet treat and an easy, step-by-step recipe so that you can make... Continue reading
Osso buco pie
Are you lucky enough to have some Sunday lunch leftovers languishing in your fridge? If so, they could be destined for great things in the form of these little pies. Whether you’ve got leftover roast chicken or lamb stew, these... Continue reading
10 great baking ingredients
When you’re baking, the quality and freshness of all your ingredients are important. Of course. But there are those few ingredients that have the ability to take your baked goods from good to mind-blowingly delicious. If you’re planning to stock... Continue reading
The magic of the pressure cooker: a recipe for osso buco
If you’re considering hibernating this winter, you might like to dust off your Mum’s pressure cooker or consider investing in a brand new one. Pressure cookers are designed to save you time, energy and money. In just half an hour... Continue reading
Spicing it up the Moroccan way: lamb tagine and couscous
Keen to make lamb so tender it melts off the bone and into your heart? The tagine is the matriarch of the slow-cooker family and with its distinct shape, ensures that your meat is packed with flavour and mouth-wateringly tender. So... Continue reading
Put to the test: tagine vs casserole
What’s so special about the tagine? The tagine’s claim to fame is that it will ensure your meat is packed with flavour and mouth-wateringly tender. That’s quite a claim so we put it to the test and sent it into... Continue reading
Perfect steak with crispy potato wedges and mushroom sauce
Thinking of treating your Dad this Father’s Day? Bring him breakfast in bed, give him socks or treat him to this meaty dish. Perfectly-cooked steak with crispy potato wedges… you’ll no doubt be in the good books. Ingredients For the... Continue reading
Irish coffee
Irish coffee (that’s Caifé Gaelach in Gaelic) is a tasty drink made from a hot coffee, Irish whiskey and brown sugar topped with thick cream. The coffee is sipped through the creamy layer for a unique hot-cold creamy coffee experience, with... Continue reading
