Roast has taken centre stage on the Bill of Fare at landmark London restaurant Simpson’s in the Strand for nearly two centuries; while downstairs diners can savour a full roast with all the trimmings, upstairs at Knight’s Bar guests can enjoy the most decadent bar snack to accompany their cocktails the Roast Beef and Yorkshire…
Wine Wonders
McGuigan’s Black Label Red Rich and flavoursome, this easy red is perfect to enjoy with a group of friends and family. Fresh plum, blackberries and cherry tones with a smooth and mouth filling finish making it perfect to accompany a Charcuterie board. £6.50, Sainsbury’s McGuigan’s Delight Moscato For those looking for a lighter alternative to...
Red Bush Chai Tea Bread & Butter Pudding
Ingredients 3 free range eggs 75g castor sugar 1 tbsp demerara sugar (for the top) 600ml full fat milk 4 x red bush chai teabags 150ml double cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 300g brioche loaf 75g good quality unsalted butter – melted to be used for greasing 100g raisins and sultanas soaked in 100ml of...
Lamb Tray Bake with Pesto, Tomatoes and Olives
“Impress your family and friends with this delicious tray-baked lamb chops” Ingredients 6 Lamb chops 75g semi-dried tomatoes, drained, coarsely chopped 130g Basil Pesto 125ml chicken stock, warmed 75g pitted kalamata olives 2 x 400g cans cannellini beans, rinsed, drained 1/3 cup basil leaves Steamed green beans, to serve Crusty bread, to serve Pesto, extra,...
Foodie News
The perfect gift for the ultimate chocolate connoisseur (£17.99), this selection of the famous Green & Black’s bars comes alongside pairing notes and recipes to complement your favourite bar. You can host your own pairing experience, taking cues from the Tasting Wheel provided in the box, the ultimate ‘cheat sheet’ for pairing food, drinks and...
Plum and Ricotta Filo Pie
“A great dessert for impressing your guests at a dinner party” Ingredients 10 South African plums, halved and pitted 100g caster sugar 100g butter 2 star anise 4 sheets of filo pastry 250g ricotta cheese 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 tbsp of date syrup (honey is a good alternative if you can’t find this) 50g...
Bryn Williams to celebrate 10 years of Odette’s
Esteemed Welsh chef Bryn Williams is delighted to be celebrating the 10-year anniversary of his Primrose Hill restaurant, Odette’s, this October. A neighbourhood institution since 1978, the site came under the ownership and direction of Williams in 2008. Williams will mark the milestone with a special menu showcasing the best of Odette’s from across the…
Portugese Delights
“Portugese wine is proving more and more popular, here’s a few of our favourites” Quinta da Lixa Alvarinho Pouco Comum 2017 A delicious white wine with flowery and fruity notes and hints of lemon. Tropical fruit to taste, ideal with fish dishes, seafood and summer salads. A classic example of the grape with a creamy, leesy...
Slow-Roasted Lamb with Feta, Peppers and Dill
Ingredients 1 x 1.8-2kg shoulder of lamb on the bone, or two half shoulders 12-16 shallots, peeled and halved 2 bulbs garlic, halved widthways 2 tbsp coriander seeds Olive oil 200ml white wine 500ml chicken stock 750g small new or Anya potatoes, halved 3 sweet pointed peppers, halved, deseeded and sliced chunkily 3 tbsp clear…