British Sandwich Week 18th-24th May
Recipe for Pesto and Hummus Bruschetta from Vegan Camper Van Cooking. Not technically a British Sandwich but delicious on a warm day. Makes 5 5 slices white bread (better when slightly less fresh) 3tbsp Olive oil 2 large tomatoes 1 red onion 1tsp balsamic vinegar glaze ¼ tsp salt 2 …
Recipe for the Long Weekend
Pasta with Cannelini Beans and Asparagus Pesto – This is a wonderful meal during asparagus season Greens & Beans Pasta with pesto is an uncomplicated meal that can be ready to eat in just a few minutes. This asparagus pesto is perfect for pasta and beans during asparagus season. Wash …
To Celebrate Great British Beef Week and after all that chocolate at Easter
Lighter Steak Stroganoff taken from The Bariatric Bible Per portion Calories 225 Protein 28.5g. Carbohydrate 12.7g . Fat 5.2g Ingredients Low-fat cooking spray or mist 1/2 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 tsp garlic purée 75 g / 3 oz / 3/4 cup sliced button or chestnut mushrooms Salt and …
We wish you a Happy Easter weekend
And for something a little indulgent… Brownies from our gorgeous book Le Cordon Bleu Chocolate Bible Makes 10 Prepare 30 minutes Cook 30 minutes Ingredients 125g dark (55-70%) chocolate 225g Unsalted butter 4 eggs 125g Unrefined cane sugar 125g caster sugar 50g flour, sifted 20g unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted. 100g pecans, …
Recipe of the week – Soft Nougat
Soft nougat from Le Cordon Bleu Confectionery School Nougat is a confectionery made from sugar and honey and must contain 15% nuts. Its hard or soft consistency varies according to how it is cooked. Candied fruit can also be added. Several regions of France produce nougat, but Montélimar, once the …
Something delicious for Mother’s Day – Dark and Milk Chocolate Truffles
Taken from Le Cordon Bleu Confectionery School DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES Preparation time: 30 min • Resting time: 30 min • Refrigeration time: 1 hour INGREDIENTS DARK CHOCOLATE GANACHE 150 g room-temperature butter 125 g fondant 200 g dark couverture chocolate 70% 10 ml whisky 5 ml coffee extract (or 18 …
Recipe of The Week for Nowruz -Persian New Year
Yogurt with Cucumber from The Legendary Cuisine of Persia The Legendary Cuisine of Persia The cucumbers are very tiny and tasty in Iran. Almost seedless, they are in season from March to December and have such a delicate flavour that they are often served as fruit. Peeled and salted, …
Recipe of The Week – Cheese Sauce for Nachos
Taken from Homemade Vegan Cheese, Yoghurt and Milk, this is a quick half-term vegan treat. Ingredients 250 ml almond milk 1-1½ tbsp cornflour 30 ml neutral tasting vegetable oil 1 small clove garlic, crushed 6 tsp yeast flakes 1 tsp tomato purée ½ tsp barley miso ½ tsp mustard ½ tsp …
Something a bit different for Valentine’s Day
Pumpkin Seed and Cashew Cheese From our newest title Homemade Vegan Cheese, Yoghurt and Milk Ingredients 100 g pumpkin seeds 100 g cashew nuts ½ tsp Himalayan salt 50-60 ml rejuvelac* 1 tbsp pumpkin seed oil Makes about 350 g Soak the pumpkin seeds and cashew nuts overnight in water. …
Recipe of The Week – Carrot Mug Cake and Cream Cheese
How about something sweet and quick to tempt you over the weekend? Taken from World Vegan. Carrot Mug Cake and Cream Cheese What could be more comforting than a freshly baked cake? But we don’t always have time to make them. Luckily, this delicious snack is ready in just a few …
