“An easy take on Bakewell tart, using a ready-made flan case filled with a mixture of ground almonds, beaten eggs, sugar and plums – it’s delicious!” Ingredients 1 x 21cm all-butter pastry tart 2tbsp raspberry jam 2 eggs, beaten 40g caster sugar 100g ground almonds 1tsp vanilla extract 6-8 South African Flavorking plums, halved…
Jo’burgBobotie
“South Africa’s National dish is similar to a spicy moussaka – and makes a great family meal” Ingredients 2 South African peaches or nectarines 1tbsp olive oil 350g sweet potato, peeled and sliced(roughly 5mm rounds) 350g lean minced beef 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped…
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Hen Party Fun The art of mixology and cocktail making can now be learnt in the elegant surroundings of Hotel Xenia's Living Wall Bar. An Autograph Collection Hotel, Hotel Xenia, located in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea, has created the class especially for hen parties - ideal for beginners, where the hotel's bartenders and...
Time to Discover The Black Horse in Great Linford
Located in the picturesque village of Great Linford on the outskirts of Milton Keynes is The Black Horse, a picture-perfect pub, bar and restaurant. With its idyllic riverside setting it’s the ideal place to enjoy a drink or some delicious food with family or friends. The Black Horse recently underwent a major refurbishment to give...
Festive Food at Wernher Restaurant, Luton Hoo Hotel & Spa
If you indulge in only one festive feast this month, then it has to be a visit to the Wernher Restaurant at the historic Luton Hoohotel, where their festive menu is full of delightfully delicious dishesthat not only look divine they taste divine too. Arriving at the hotelwe’re greeted by the doorman who leads us...
The Roast takes Centre Stage
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,...