When it comes to baking, spending less doesn’t always mean skimping on the ingredients. In fact, by following a few frugal tips, you can bake more while spending less. Here are four of the best tips to follow when baking. Use ingredients in season Baking is a great way to use fresh ingredients, and it’s…
Nobody likes to be unwell with a cold! Feeling as though all your energy has been sucked away, feeling grotty, and with no other option but to stay in your warm and safe bed to ride out the snot storm! This guide highlights natural ways to stay healthy, boost the immune system, and how to…
Monkfish cheeks are delicate, and as we recently had Imperial Golden Caviar available, we thought we would make a rich and silky sauce to accompany the monkfish. Golden Imperial Caviar is more rare than regular imperial caviar. The size of the eggs is also larger with delicate but intense almond cream flavour and undertones of…
Gingerbread or spiced loaf cakes with their aromas and flavours are usually associated with the festive Christmas season. Whether you enjoy baking cookies, cakes, bread, or serving mulled wine and seasonal lattes, spreading festive cheer is always fun, and this festive cake will spread instant joy. Classic gingerbread cake ingredients Whatever you bake during the…
We eat with our senses and our first impression of a meal is its appearance. If you are a keen foodie, Instagrammer or planning to start a food blog, your plating skills and food presentation are essential! If you own a fine dining establishment or an eclectic café it is important to find a style…
Are you looking for a recipe to impress your guests? This fish and seafood terrine will take a little of your time to prepare but it is straightforward to make. The white fish makes for a smooth silky mixture which you can spice up with your preferred flavours, while the crayfish or shrimp will add…
Thanksgiving Day is largely celebrated in the North Americas (the USA and Canada) and as the name itself suggests – to give thanks! Historically, Thanksgiving is believed to have been introduced by the pilgrims aboard the Mayflower ship who reached America in 1621. After a good harvest the community would have a feast to give…
It is that time of year where pumpkins are screaming at you and it is impossible to get away from them. Spiced pumpkin pancakes are a different way to cook these giants and the best part of making pancakes is you can choose to make them sweet or choose to make savoury pancakes. The second-best…
Sticky persimmon pudding will help you to discover and appreciate this rather rare fruit. Although not often used in recipes, persimmons grow in warm regions around the world including China, Korea, Japan, Brazil, Spain, Turkey, Italy and Israel. When ripe, persimmons look very much like tomatoes, but the flesh looks almost translucent with a subtle…
Pumpkin nachos are well known and a great seasonal special that brings variety to the table and at the same time a great option for vegetarians. We chose to airfry the wedges to keep the recipe lighter and healthier. We take a different approach to this recipe as after crushing the nachos to crumble, we…