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…
Channel 4 are looking for people who would be interested in participating in The Food Hospital series.
The successful ground-breaking Channel 4 series exploring the potential health benefits of food in treating a wide range of illnesses and ailments returns for a new series.
We’re especially looking for teenagers and children who are experiencing health problems associated with their weight.
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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…
Easy recipe to make mini Chocolate Meringues. Great for parties, street parties and kids’ events in general.
Portions: 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
16 ready-made mini meringues
60 g Philadelphia with Cadbury (we have chose this chocolate spread as it is lighter than Nutella)
120 g strawberries OR raspberries OR black cherries
Sandwich together the meringues with a little of the…
Here you go an easy and quick recipe for a tasty snack both for kids and …. mums of course.
Portions: 2
Prep time: 5 minutes
2 plain bagels cut in a half
60 g of chocolate spread (being Italianmy favourite is Nutella)
40 g fresh blueberries
Toast the bagels and whilst still warm spread with the chocolate spread of your choice. Scatter over the blueberries and serve immediately.
Also…
Six glorious weeks of freedom might sound like a dream come true, but research from weight management company, MoreLife, reveals that the school holidays are turning into a very real nightmare, posing a serious health risk to 4.3 million children across the UK.
A third of British children (33%) will fall victim to ‘Summer Sofa Syndrome’ this year, with some putting on up to half a stone…
A great dessert any time of the year, but a particular favourite for winter.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 55mins
Ingredients:
8 scoops of Carte D’Or Vanilla Light Ice Cream (200g/400ml)
250g jar cranberry sauce
50ml port
50ml fresh orange juice
100g ginger nut biscuitsv
½ tsp ground cinnamon
50g Demerara sugar
PLACE the cranberry sauce, port and orange juice into a pan. Bring to the boil and…