Food & Drink

I love using seasonal ingredients for my cooking and we have tried to make Strawberry Tiramisu inspired by Lubera Strawberries. If you get to make it, please send us your images and ideas to adapt the recipe to the little ones’ taste. Wimbledon season is over now and now that we have seen a glimpse of Summer we can cool down with something a little different. Strawberries and Cream is last…

Here is an interesting and original recipe for Apricot and pistachio power balls courtesy of BBC Good Food Shows and designed by Davina McCall. Read my interview with Davina from our archives. This is what Davina said about her recipe: ‘Everyone loved the power balls in my first book so we just had to come up with a new version – these are fruity and fabulous. I like the touch of maple…

We love this recipe for Quinoa Tabbouleh by  Hemsley + Hemsley courtesy of BBC Good Food Shows. It is very colourful and healthy, ideal for the Summer. Having lots of colours in each plate is important as the colours correspond to various vitamins and nutrients. Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 2 The cool, sharp, sweet ingredients tick all the boxes. Ingredients FOR THE…

Here is a fun and nutritious recipe for the weekend and for the Summer: Raspberry Yogurt Ripples – donated to London Mums by Onken. Children can easily make it and eat it as a snack or as ice lollies. It is much healthier than sugary snacks or even ice creams. Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes 2-3 hours freezing Ingredients – 4 tablespoon  Fat Free Vanilla Yogurt – 2 tablespoon…

Here is a delicious and very nutritious recipe for Roasties with a quick roast pork and Asian slaw.   They are quick modern recipes featuring potatoes, 30 minute dishes shot in about a minute. The small bit of copy is below which is perfect for your target audience, and attached are the recipes and images. The links to the videos are: How-to-do-it video Serves 2 Ingredients 350g baby, salad…

There is real art in making truly delicious lunches, no longer are we a generation of simply ham, cheddar and branston pickle, instead we choose a more indulgent fromage and add trendy favourites such as avocado or rocket or decide to whip up a frittata or Quesadilla. During National Sandwich Week (8-14 May 2016), London Mums reveal their favourite recipe:  HAM, SWISS CHEESE AND ARRABBIATA SAUCE…

This recipe for malted chocolate cake has been extracted from Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites by Mary Berry (BBC Books, hardback £25) and kindly donated to London Mums by BBC Books. This cake is the perfect family treat, and a real crowd-pleaser. The malt extract gives a lovely creaminess to the sponge, while the malted chocolate flavour is echoed in the cake’s topping.  SERVES…

This recipe for Roasted sausage and potato supper has been extracted from Mary Berry’s Absolute Favourites by Mary Berry (BBC Books, hardback £25) and kindly donated to London Mums by BBC. It will become a firm family favourite as it can be cooked in one dish and is so quick and easy to put together. If you’re making this for young children, you can replace the wine with stock, if you prefer.

Here is a simple recipe for a FLAT WHITE MARTINI which is very enjoyable at a party or during down times or special me-time sessions like Valentine or Mother’s Day.  The Flat White Martini is a delectable, velvet smooth blend that brings together Baileys Original Irish Cream, coffee and vodka for the perfect drink come cocktail hour. INGREDIENTS 50ml Baileys Original Irish Cream 25ml…