This recipe for a Raspberry & lemon torta has been donated by Tana Ramsey to the Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity that grants wishes for seriously ill children in the UK aged 3-18, for a new cookbook that will help raise funds for this organisation that since 2003 has fulfilled more than 2,300 wishes and entertained thousands of other young people through hospital activities, outings and…
ANNABEL KARMEL’S FISH PIE – One of the best ways to encourage your child to eat fish is to make individual mini fish pies.
Potato topping
750g potatoes
30 g (1 oz) butter
7 tbsp milk
4 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the sauce
45 g (1 1/2 oz) butter
1 large shallot, diced
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
45 g (1 1/2 oz) flour
450 ml (15 fl oz)…
Really quick Strawberry Tart.
Servings: 8
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Chill time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 ready prepared 20 cm sweet pastry case
4 tbsp redcurrant jelly or raspberry jam
250 g Philadelphia Original
100 ml Greek yogurt
40 g icing sugar
0.5 tsp vanilla extract
250 g fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
Pop the pastry case on a serving plate and spread…
Here is a quick recipe for Eton Mess. Enjoy and let us know if you like it.
Serves: 2
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
150 g strawberries, quartered
2 meringues (approx 12g each)
25 g low fat strawberry yogurt
5 g strawberry jam
75 g Philadelphia Light, softened
1. Place half the strawberries and meringues in the bottom of a sundae glass.
2. Marble the yoghurt and jam through the…
A light and summery, rustic broth made using courgette, bacon and any extra vegetables you may have.
Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Serves 8-10
Ingredients
500g Bacon (we used the Case & Sons brand)
500g courgette, grated
2 medium onions, diced
1 large leek, finely sliced
2 cloves of garlic, finely diced
2 bay leaves
2L chicken stock
Salt & pepper
5 sprigs fresh thyme
4 sticks…
Carbonara is one of Rome’s most beloved pasta dishes, known for its rich, creamy texture – without a drop of cream! This recipe dates back to the mid-20th century, with theories linking it to Italian charcoal workers (“carbonai”) or American soldiers in Italy after WWII, who brought a taste for eggs and bacon.
The real Pasta alla Carbonara is made with just four key…
I have recently read this headline ‘More Chocolate, Fewer Heart Attacks’ and obviously thought ‘Hurra!’! Wouldn’t you?!
American Dr Weil who is an advocate of dark chocolate recently said that if more people at high risk for cardiac disease ate dark chocolate daily, there might be fewer heart attacks and strokes. He quoted Australian researchers who explored the…
This is Darren Marshall (Head Chef at Island Grill, overlooking Hyde Park)’s recipe for gazpacho. It is the one his wife’s family makes at home in Galicia (North of Spain).
Serves 4
½ onion
2 cloves of garlic
½ cucumber
6 ripe plum tomatoes
75ml olive oil
75ml water
2tblsp sherry vinegar
small handful of basil
Lightly cook the onions and garlic in a pan, then mix all of the ingredients…
This is a rich boozy dessert obviously only for mums and dads 🙂 You can impress your friends over dinner too with these little treats.
Portions/Glasses: 6
Prep time: 15 minutes
Chill time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
80 g dark chocolate, melted
150 g fresh black cherries, halved and pitted or 425 g can cherries, drained, halved and pitted
3 tbsp brandy
20 g caster sugar
200 g Philadelphia Light…