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Full of Beans is currently available (Octopus Publishing Group, £22) Cosy Chicken + White Bean Soup ‘Think of this as a soup for the soul. It’s made using leftover roast chicken – save some of the skin for the crispy chicken-skin topping! The soup features two types of stock – chicken stock AND bean stock – creating layers of flavour. It’s super fragrant with fresh and dried herbs, and the milk addition is an old Italian trick to keep things creamy.’ Feeds 4 Takes 45 minutes

This winter, we draw inspiration from the newly released debut cookbook by Xavier Bramble, titled Stews. Stews is out now (£26, Ebury). ‘Miso, soy, lentils and three types of mushroom – there’s bags of umami in this stew. Miso is really good for your gut health, and as a result is one of my favourite ingredients. I use it on toast, with eggs, in soups and, of course, in stews. I developed this recipe for exactly that reason and the result is a simple, tasty, creamy, gut-frie

Since 1985, Babur has been providing exceptional Indian cuisine to the residents of Forest Hill. Makhani is a Punjabi term signifying "buttery" or "with butter". This dal makhani recipe is slow-cooked with fragrant spices and plenty butter and cream until it attains a silken consistency. Initially, the inclusion of dal makhani on our menu met with scepticism, although it rapidly evolved into one of our most cherished offerings. One regular even takes 50 portions back to Wales

Whether you are savouring a picnic in the park or a lunch at home, these are the optimal healthy sandwich recipes to choose. Unsplash Roasted Chicken Caprese Combine shredded organic roast chicken with chopped cherry tomatoes, rocket, basil oil, salt and pepper in a bowl. Apply a drizzle of olive oil onto the bread prior to adding the chicken mixture. Accompany with a side dish of olives. Prawns, Crab, and Asparagus Steam three spears of asparagus per serving. Upon completion

Joe Wicks Recipes Are you taking an adequate amount of protein? The discourse surrounding daily macro objectives has become a prominent subject in the health sector, with social media inundated with discussions, while marketers are capitalising on this trend by introducing 'high-protein' variants of their products. However, fitness expert Joe Wicks emphasises that we should not become overly fixated on the numbers. He aims to promote home cooking over dependence on highly pro

They are not only attractive but also contain remarkable, wholesome elements that promote inner well-being. Photo: Rocky Luten This recipe serves 8 toasts, allowing you to host a vibrant brunch. Ingredients 8 slices good rye bread 4 eggs, soft boiled Olive oil 8 tablespoon cream cheese 1/2 red onion 2 radishes 1 Persian cucumber 4 ounce smoked salmon 4 sprigs dill 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds Instructions 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F. 2: Position the pieces of rye bread on a bak

Skirt steak is optimal for this recipe as it retains tenderness and flavor even after several hours of marination in the acidic mojo marinade. Photo: Elvin Abril SERVES 6 Ingredients 1 large batata, 2 to 3 pounds, washed and diced into 2-inch pieces 2 tablespoon red onion, diced 3 sour oranges, zest and juice (substitute 1 orange and 1 lime if needed) 3 garlic cloves, grated 2 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano Salt, to taste

Radiant, opulent, and rather ostentatious, this is a refined pasta staple. Lobster spaghetti has emerged as a renowned staple at 45 Jermyn St. in Mayfair, distinguished not just by its sumptuous flavors but also by the accompanying sense of occasion. The restaurant has consistently embraced the theatricality of the trolley, and this meal aligns with that heritage, with a little flambé presentation prior to serving. The essence comprises native lobster, a sumptuous bisque, and

These Christmas cocktail ideas are guaranteed to wow your friends and family throughout this festive season. Merry G&T Ingredients: 15ml ST GERMAIN® 35ml Oxley Gin 10ml Tangerine Syrup Tonic Water to top Gold Lustre Method: This celebratory recipe imparts a zesty tangerine essence to the traditional British gin and tonic. Incorporate a dash of gold luster into the gin and syrup within a highball glass and mix thoroughly. Fill with ice, then add tonic water, and garnish with m

Recipe From London Hotspot Bubala: Middle-Eastern Inspired Vegetarian Recipes to Share by Marc Summers (Quadrille, RRP £28) Patricia Niven ‘London-based restaurant critic Jay Rayner coined these the most inauthentic latkes ever seen. He’s not wrong. These are inspired by the classics, served at the famous Quality Chop House in London, and they’ve been on our menu since our first-ever pop-up. We serve them with the mind-blowingly garlicky, Turkish condiment toum – which can re

Recipe From London Hotspot Bubala: Middle-Eastern Inspired Vegetarian Recipes to Share by Marc Summers (Quadrille, RRP £28). Patricia Niven ‘This was inspired by my time in Australia. I tried this dish at Thievery restaurant in Sydney, when Julian Cincotta was executive chef. I was blown away by the combo. The rich burnt butter, which, let’s be honest, would be good on anything, complemented the hummus unbelievably. I knew that day, whatever Bubala was to become, it would hav

Try this spiced pumpkin pie from our culinary columnist Bettina Campolucci Bordi, ideal for Thanksgiving festivities this November. This lovely pie includes a pinch of spice and has lots of creamy texture. It goes well with ice cream or some whipped cream (a must in my humble opinion). Serves 6-8 Ingredients For the pastry: 250g (9 oz/2 cups) plain (all-purpose) flour Pinch of salt Pinch of sugar 115g (4 oz) vegan butter, chopped into small pieces, plus extra for greasing 60m

What a great vegetarian dish! Ingredients For the Almond Ricotta o.5 cup slivered blanched almonds 0.5 cup water Juice of 1 lemon 2 tbsp nutritional yeast Garlic powder kosher salt For the Sungold tomato confit 1 cup olive oil 1 cup sungold tomatoes 1 tbsp fennel bulb 6 cloves garlic 1 scotch bonnet pepper, pierced 2, 1 inch pieces of lemon peel A few sprigs lemon thyme 1 tbsp tarragon o.5 tbsp kosher salt 1 tsp MSG 0.5 tbsp cane sugar To assemble Vegan butter Slice of sourd

Ready in 50 minutes and serving 6-8 people , this roly poly is extra crispy thanks to the addition of the filo pastry. ‘The creamy filling takes it to the next level,’ says Briony, ‘and if you make this during blackberry season, it will taste doubly delicious.’ The Retro Recipe Society by Briony May Williams (Found, £24.99) is out now Briony May Williams first appeared on television in 2018 as a semi-finalist in the ninth series of The Great British Bake Off. A beloved figur

Recipe from CO OK . The red wine and steak pie is part of a distinguished heritage. Meat pies encased in pastry have been fundamental to British cuisine for ages, providing sustenance and celebrating culinary artistry. The oldest iterations of meat pies precede Britain, emerging in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, where the initial crusts served more as containers than delicacies, intended for preservation and containment. Throughout history, especially throughout medieval Eu

Celebrate the festive season with one of these winter cocktails, ranging from a fragrant Cointreau concoction to a Botanist-infused mulled gin. These recipes are ideal for Christmas gatherings or a cozy evening at home. Hot Chocotini 30ml Grey Goose l’Orange 100ml milk at 65-70º 15g 70% hot chocolate 20ml espresso 10ml Monin gingerbread syrup The ideal drink for those with a penchant for decadence, this spiked hot chocolate is the perfect, warming nightcap to round off the fe

These buttery, herb-infused shrimp toasts are undoubtedly a dish worth making for friends and family. Photo by Julia Gartland SERVES 8...

Enhance the dinner by adding quick-grilled salmon on top. Ingredients DRESSING 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2...

Do not let the apple season to conclude without preparing this cake infused with brown butter. Image: FoodByMaria Serves 8 Ingredients 3...

The outcome is a saccharine, piquant, and distinctly seasonal beverage that you may prefer over the original. Photo by Bobbi Lin...