Smag31 Dijon mustard is a hero in the kitchen and on the dining table. We tested six brands off supermarket shelves; these came out tops. Taste test · First place Hillcrest Berry Orchards Dijon Mustard ($21.99) was voted the best. Our tasters loved its strong, balanced flavour and smooth texture. It has a good price tag … Read more
Top each with hardened chocolate heart, smooth-side up, and decorate with additional chocolate, if desired. Hazelnut hearts Active time 1 hour 5 minutes Total time 1 hour 20 minutes plus chilling Makes 24 hearts · ¾ cup hazelnuts · 1 cup cake four, plus additional for rolling dough · ¼ cup cocoa powder · ½ … Read more
Cut bread pudding into squares. Serve with ice cream or drizzle with Nestlé Caramel Treat Spiced Chocolate Bread Pudding Active 30 minutes Total time 1 hour 30 minutes plus cooling Makes 16 servings · 1 loaf (340g) egg bread, such as kitke · 3 cups full-cream milk · 11/4 cups sugar · 1/2 tsp ground … Read more
Let’s try our Pear and blueberry tatin recipe Pear and blueberry tatin Serves 6 Preparation 30 min plus chilling Cooking 45 min For the pastry o 125g (4oz) plain flour o 60g (2 ½ oz) chilled unsalted butter, cut into cubes o 1 tbsp ice cold water For the filling o 3 pears, ideally Williams … Read more
Dollop on top of custards and serve. Mocha pots de crème Active time 30 minutes Total time 1 hour 5 minutes plus cooling and chilling Makes 8 servings · 110g good-quality dark chocolate, finely chopped · 3 large egg yolks · 2 large eggs · ¼ cup packed dark-brown sugar or treacle sugar pinch salt … Read more
Preparing food Serving up a nutritious family meal on time can be difficult when you have a newborn. Including meal preparation as part of my routine in the lead-up to the birth of each baby made this task easier. Cooking in bulk Most pregnancy books tell you to cook some meals in advance and have … Read more
1. Lime & Coconut Dip In a blender, purée 1 cup peanuts, ¼ cup coconut milk, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1tbsp lower-sodium soya sauce, 1 tbsp chopped shallot, 2 tbsp water, and 1/8 tsp each salt and pepper until smooth. Serve with crudités. Makes 1 cup. Lime & Coconut Dip 2. Saucy Succotash In … Read more
Silky smooth and sprinkled with sea salt, this truffle-like tart gets its richness from deep dark chocolate and whipping cream. Poured warm into a crisp, buttery almond crust, it firms up fast in the fridge Ganache tart with salted-almond crust Active time 45 minutes Total time 55 minutes plus cooling and chilling Makes · 12 … Read more
Surround with a garland of watercress and serve with sautéed asparagus Coronation crab with spiced red rice Serves 4 Preparation 30 min plus soaking and standing Cooking 15 – 20 min 400 – 450g (14oz -1lb) large dressed crab 1 tsp nigella (kalonji) seeds, toasted Large bunch of watercress, washed Sautéed … Read more
Though these are delicious way you shape them, they look especially nice when they’re smooth and round on top. Coconut macaroon truffles Active time 30 minutes Total time 45 minutes plus standing Makes 36 truffles Tip Though these are delicious way you shape them, they look especially nice when they’re smooth and round on top. … Read more
A classic combination, this celebratory show stopper brings together tangy cream-cheese icing flavoured with raspberries and three layers of intensely chocolatey cake Chocolate-raspberry layer cake Active time 1 hour 5 minutes Total time 1 hour 25 minutes plus cooling Makes 12 servings Tip To prevent the cake from cracking, the best way to invert and … Read more
Serve with warm chocolate sauce Chocolate profiteroles Active time 35 minutes Total time 1 hour 5 minutes Makes About 28 profiteroles · 1 cup cold water · 7 tbsp butter or margarine, softened · 2/3 cup plus 1 tsp sugar · 1 cup cake flour · ¼ cup cocoa powder · 4 large eggs · … Read more
Every sumptuous slice of this four-tiered triumph alternates fudgy frosting, crunchy peanuts and chocolate cake. The piped pattern on top is a glossy grip of ganache and peanut butter Chocolate-peanut pavé Active time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 15 minutes plus standing Makes 12 servings · 1½ cups dry-roasted unsalted peanuts · ½ cup … Read more
Indulge in a generous slice of cake and pair it with a hot cuppa for a perfect monsoon evening. Try your hand at baking with these easy recipes by chef and restaurateur Ritu Dalmia. Poppy lemon cake Opposite page Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; ½ cup butter; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 whole egg; 2 … Read more
How to buy well, without getting a headache from the price tag A confession: I work in the wine industry, and I’m sick of drinking shit wine. So are my friends. And, I bet, so are you. Not many people can afford to blow $47 on a bottle (even after payday), and spending a fiver … Read more
Sweet corn Pancake with Strawberry Sauce Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 15 minutes. Yields: 6 pancakes INGREDIENTS Pancakes · 1 cup all-purpose flour · 2 eggs · ½ cup milk · ½ cup creamy sweetcorn · ¼ teaspoon salt · 2 tablespoon butter, melted Strawberry sauce · ½ cup sugar · ½ cup water … Read more
Spicy Tuna Burgers with Lemon Mayonnaise Preparation & cooking time: 30 minutes. Serves: 5 INGREDIENTS Tuna patty · 2 cans tuna chunks in olive oil · 1 big red onion, diced finely · 2 cloves garlic · 1 cup breadcrumbs · 2 eggs · A few basil leaves · 1 tablespoon ground black pepper · … Read more
You’re busy, they’re easy. It’s unbelievable what canned or packet foods (bought off supermarket shelves) can do to tantalise your tastebuds. Aromatic Tomato Pilaf Rice Preparation & cooking time: 45 minutes. Serves: 5 INGREDIENTS · 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste · 1 large onion, chopped · 8 whole cardamoms · 1 teaspoon cumin powder · 1 … Read more
Melt the redcurrant jelly with a tiny splash of water in a pan and stir until smooth. Brush the redcurrant glaze over the berries until they glisten. Summer berry genoise Serves 8 Preparation 30 min plus standing and cooling Cooking 25 min For the cream · 250g (9oz) mascarpone · 150g (5oz) good quality fromage … Read more
Fabulous fresh flavours and mouthwatering desserts make eating alfresco a delight for early summer guests Potato gnocchi with asparagus, olives and tomatoes Serves 6 Preparation 25 min Cooking 50 – 55 min For the gnocchi · 150g (9oz) butternut squash · 550g (1 ¼ lb) King Edward potatoes, peeled · Sea salt · 175g (6oz) … Read more