Decadent Treats to Share with the One You Love on Valentine’s DaY ARTICHOKE HEARTS Serves 2 2 globe artichokes 2 lemons, halved 50g plain flour Remove the tough outer leaves from the artichokes and cut off the stalks and the tops. Using a sharp knife, trim off any tough parts, discarding everything except the tender leaves and stem. Rub each artichoke with the cut side of a lemon. Set aside in a bowl of water.… Read More »LOVE BITES
PIGS IN BLANKETS Serves 8 8 rashers streaky bacon 16 sage leaves 16 chipolatas 1tbsp honey Heat the oven to 190˚C. Cut the bacon rashers in half. Lay 1 sage leaf on each chipolata. Wrap a piece of bacon around each chipolata. Next, brush each bacon-wrapped sausage with a little honey before cooking for 30-35 minutes until golden. And here’s a top twist: Instead of sausages, cut 100g peeled butternut squash into 16 chunks and… Read More »Xmas Appetizers
HEALTHY HALLOWEEN TREATS THAT LITTLE WITCHES AND WIZARDS CAN HELP TO MAKE PHOTOS COURTESY OF Adobe Stock FEARSOME PUMPKIN FETA PIES Makes 6 450g pumpkin, peeled and cut into 2cm chunks 2 garlic cloves 2tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped Grating of nutmeg 200g feta, crumbled 350g pastry dough 1 egg, beaten Heat the oven to 200˚C. Tip the pumpkin and unpeeled garlic into a r oasting tin, and coat with 1 tbsp… Read More »Diabolical Delights
Planning a long lunch with a large group of friends? Keep it simple with a classic cocktail and perfectly cooked omelette. PHOTOS COURTESY OF Adobe Stock Omelette with Spinach Serves 4 8oz butter 200g spinach, chopped 8 eggs 2oz cheddar, grated Melt ½ oz butter in a frying pan, then cook the spinach for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Season well. Tip out onto a plate and set aside. In a bowl, beat the eggs until… Read More »Let’s Do Lunch
Simple to make and stylishly retro, these cool summer desserts are only childproof if you want them to be