Black Velvet Cake

Black Velvet CakeFlavour this rich, dark marble cake with Guinness and prosecco – the luxurious soft cheese icing represents the settling bubbles of stout when it’s poured. Ingredients 100g unsalted butter, cubed, plus extra for the tin150ml Guinness50g dark chocolate, finely chopped2 eggs175g light muscovado sugar50g soured cream100g self-raising flour2 tbsp cocoa powder, plus extra … Read more

Cherry Cake

Use up the ingredients at the back of your storecupboard with this simple but tasty bake. It only needs 10 minutes of hands-on time – then the oven does the rest of the work. Ingredients 200g glacé cherries, roughly chopped225g self-raising flour, plus 1 tbsp175g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for the tin175g soft light … Read more

Beef Chilli Fry

Traditionally eaten with poi, a Goan bread, to mop up the masala, this beef chilli fry is cooked with cinnamon, pepper and ginger. The two-step cooking ensures that the spices add flavour to the beef. Ingredients 800g chuck steak, sliced into very thin strips (see notes below)3 tbsp vegetable oil2 mild green chillies, slit lengthwise2 … Read more

Beef Shin Rendang

Enjoy this aromatic, slow-cooked beef curry with friends as it serves 12. No need to worry about waste as the remainder can be frozen and whipped out later. Ingredients 2kg beef shin, cut into chunksvegetable oil2x400g tins coconut milk4 star anise2 sticks cinnamon, broken in half Rendang paste6-8 large dried red chillies250g shallots, peeled and … Read more

Easy Creamy Homemade Potato Soup

You will love this easy homemade potato soup with potatoes, veggies, garlic, and a luscious creamy broth. This soup is comforting and loaded with flavor. Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil2 cups chopped onion (1 medium)1 cup chopped carrot (2 medium)1 cup chopped celery (2 to 3 stalks)1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)1 teaspoon … Read more

Caprese Chicken Foil Packets

Toss these Caprese Chicken Foil Packets in the oven or on the grill for an easy dinner. Great for camping! Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons olive oil4 garlic cloves minced1 teaspoon dried oregano¾ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground pepper1 cup diced tomato4 whole basil leaves2 ounce fresh … Read more

Weight Watchers Vegetable Soup

Easy to make Weight Watchers Vegetable Soup Recipe! A great way to use fresh vegetables. Ingredients 1 tsp Olive Oil⅛ tsp minced garlic or to taste¼ cup Onion chopped¼ cup Celery chopped¼ cup Carrots chopped1 cup vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth½ cup Diced Tomatoes with seasonings Method

Sweet Potato Masala Puff

Savory puff pastries filled with a sweet potato filling flavored with Indian spices. Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes2 tbsp oil1 tsp jeera/ cumin seeds2-4 green chilis (minced)2 medium yellow onions (finely diced)2 cloves garlic (minced/crushed)1 inch ginger (grated)1/4 tsp turmeric1/4 cup green peas1 tbsp dabeli masalaSalt to tasteA handful of finely chopped cilantro2 Pepperidge Farm … Read more

Corn Salsa

Mexican cuisine features a wide variety of fresh, delicious salsas and other similar side dishes that taste absolutely amazing with tortilla chips or on top of most Mexican main dishes. One such delight is a classic corn salsa. INGREDIENTS 2 cups cooked corn (or a 16 oz can)1/2 medium red onion (finely diced)1/4 cup cilantro … Read more

Vegetarian Burrito (Copycat Chipotle)

This Mexican menu has always been a crowd pleaser! One of my favorite menus to serve at a party or picnic. INGREDIENTS 1 large tortilla (10″ round)3/4 cup Cilantro Lime Rice1/2 cup Black Beans1/2 cup Fajita Veggies1/4 cup Pico de Gallo1/2 cup Corn Salsa2 tbsp Sour Cream1/4 cup shredded Montery Jack Cheese1/4 cup Guacamole1 cup … Read more