Tag: food and Nutrition

Today’s dairy case contains numerous milk alternatives, derived from plant-based sources including soybeans, almonds, peas, oats and others. Made by processing water with nuts, grains, legumes or seeds, then straining out any solids and adding thickeners, emulsifiers and other ingredients, the resulting drinks vary widely in taste, thickness, nutrition and, in some cases, best uses. […]

Cheese on toast meets pizza in this easy peasy cheesy recipe – add whatever toppings take your fancy. Ingredients 1 thick slice white or brown bread 2 tbsp pasta sauce, pizza topping, tomato salsa or passata thinly sliced chorizo, salami, ham, mushrooms or roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, jalapeños 30g/1oz cheese, such as grated Cheddar, ready-grated mozzarella, or a mixture […]

Of all our gammon recipes, this is a festive classic. The Hairy Bikers know a honey-roasted gammon joint is a must-have for a Christmas party! Each serving provides 327 kcal, 36g protein, 10g carbohydrates (of which 10g sugars), 15.5g fat (of which 5g saturates), 1.5g fibre and 4.9g salt. Ingredients For cooking the gammon 2kg/4lb […]

The cooking time listed below is for the pressure cooker method. Double or triple this time if using a conventional pot or tagine. Note that the onion preparation is different for the tagine method. Ingredients 2 pounds tender lamb, or beef, cut into 3-inch pieces 2 medium onions, grated or very finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or pressed 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper […]

Jambalaya is a quintessential New Orleans dish that reflects the diversity of the city’s cultural influences. The dish is a cousin of the Spanish rice dish paella, with which it shares many ingredients. The main difference is that a traditional paella includes saffron, which was mostly unavailable in the New World. Tomatoes, however, were readily available and were […]

If you’re expecting guests this Christmas Eve, the smell of these little pastries bubbling in the oven will tempt and tease the taste buds. Ingredients plain flour, for dusting 1 x 380g/13oz ready-made puff pastry sheet 300g/10½oz Stilton 1 free-range egg, beaten 100g/3½oz parmesan, freshly grated Method Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Line a baking tray with baking parchment […]

Spatchcocking a chicken makes it much quicker to cook – this flavourful chicken and rice can be on the table in less than an hour. Ingredients For the spiced spatchcock chicken 4 tbsp olive oil 1 heaped tbsp baharat (or ½ tbsp mix of cumin, paprika, ginger, clove, cinnamon and cayenne) 1 medium chicken, spatchcocked salt and freshly ground black […]

Ingredients 1.5-1.8kg/3lb 5oz -4lb chicken (free-range or organic, if possible) olive oil, for roasting ½ swede, peeled and chopped 3 carrots, cut into chunks 2 onions, chopped 100g/3½oz pearl barley 2 chicken stock cubes 500ml/18fl oz hot water 2 garlic cloves, flattened 1 tsp dried thyme 1 head spring greens, shredded salt and freshly ground black pepper Method Preheat the oven to 240C/220C Fan/Gas 9, or as high […]

Ingredients 330ml/11½fl oz French cider 300g/10½oz plain flour 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp mixed spice powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon pinch freshly grated nutmeg 4 apples, peeled, cores removed and grated 150g/5½oz soft dark brown sugar 150g/5½oz melted butter 2 free-range eggs 200g/7oz golden sultanas 100g/3½oz pecans, chopped For the mascarpone cream 250g/9oz mascarpone splash double cream 1 tsp ground cinnamon Method Preheat the oven to 180C/160C […]

Our really easy chocolate cake recipe is perfect for birthdays. It’s so moist and fudgy and will keep well for 4–5 days. Below are detailed guides on how to prepare Easy chocolate cake, from getting the right ingredients to serving the cake with your love ones. Ingredients 225g/8oz plain flour 350g/12½oz caster sugar 85g/3oz cocoa powder 1½ tsp baking […]