BBC Good Food- Sea bass en papilloteMake a parcel from baking parchment and let your fish steam to perfection while infusing with garlic, ginger, chilli and lime Read more […]
- Spiced lamb & feta gozlemeA savoury Turkish pastry that's actually made with bread. Stuff with lamb, feta, raisins and pine nuts and serve with pomegranate dip Read more […]
- Tomato & tamarind fish curryLearn to fillet this sustainable fish with our step-by-step guide, then serve with fragrant Asian flavours Read more […]
- Thai prawn fried riceLove stir-fries? Try this one-pot with coconut basmati, shellfish, plenty of veg and green curry paste Read more […]
- Broad bean, barley & mint saladThese little green beans go really well with grains like pearl barley - for a light touch, serve cold with goat's cheese, mint and nuts Read more […]
- Ginger, apple & vanilla punchA refreshing and punchy ginger-beer based cocktail with vanilla vodka, limes, ginger and apple slices Read more […]
- Cheese & Marmite pastiesLove it or hate it, Marmite works beautifully with cheese and onion when baked up in shortcrust parcels Read more […]
- Eton mess cakeBring the flavours of an English summer to your table with this clever twist on a traditional favourite Read more […]
- Silly twits ice creamYou don't have to own an ice-cream maker to enjoy a homemade, freezer friendly staple Read more […]
- Chickpea & coriander burgersHigh in fibre, low in fat and counting as 2 of your 5-a-day, this tasty veggie burger delivers on every level Read more […]
- Sea bass en papillote
Monthly Archives: March 2011
A restaurant to Bank on
Birmingham has some great restaurants, as we all know. Some are better than others, and often they come and go within merely a few years. Consistency is a rare thing in the restaurant world. One of the best known restaurants … Continue reading
Rimini Chicken
Many moons ago, on holiday in Italy, my family visited a restaurant in the Italian holiday resort of Rimini. It was here that I tried the most amazing, juicy lemon chicken I have ever tasted. It took me literally years … Continue reading
Chef’s Tales
Yorkshire has produced some darned good cooks down the years. Brian Turner, James Martin, er.. me. But one of the most traveled and seasoned has to be Mike Saxon, author of the new book, Chef’s Tales. Now the name may … Continue reading
Steamed Lamb
These days we have to make the most of the cuts of meat we can get. Lamb is notoriously expensive compared to pork and beef, but you can still make a decent meal out of even the cheapest cuts. I … Continue reading
Piccolino Birmingham
When you get an invite to the finest Italian restaurant Birmingham has to offer you know things are looking up. Piccolino Birmingham opened a few years ago. It sits right in the culinary epicenter of Birmingham, Brindley place. In fact, … Continue reading
The Future Chefs take centre stage in Springboard’s big night
Good news, people. The future of the Hospitality industry is in safe hands. Last Tuesday night I met six very impressive young people who were part of the Futurechef initiative from Springboard UK. The venue for the evening was the … Continue reading