Cottage Pie
By Deputy Editor Amber Beard
When I was growing up in Ireland in the seventies, there wasn't much choice in the way of food available in the shops and there were very few supermarkets, so classic dinners were what my mum prepared. Cheap to make and with the ever...
Gypsy Tart Reminiscences
With Chef Robert Thompson
Robert Thompson recalls the Gypsy Tart of his youth. A school dinner staple, he has reinvented it and elevated it to a pudding that we'd all be delighted to have on our New Year table with a few easy updates.
Gypsy Tart is a tart...
Take One Turkey
By Phil Gilbraith, Inns of Distinction
The traditional Christmas Turkey can daunt the most assured of family cooks so following these useful tips for a slightly less stressful time in the kitchen.
How many times have we sat down on Christmas day looking forward to a classic feast...
What to do with that left over Turkey. Curry, chilli, maybe even a pie? Or how about this ultimate sandwich recipe from Phil Gilbraith, Inns of Distinction.
In these eco friendly times recycling has become the norm, and rightly so, but we should remember we have all been recycling food...
Salmon Pate by Mark Horton, French Franks
Quick, easy, fresh and luxurious.
Pates are a regular feature around Christmas and French Franks, quick pate is also a great was to entertain at Christmas withith fresh canapes or create delicious light bites for a festive supper.
It really is quick and easy as...
Christmas Cupcakes by Cara Lucas, Gladys May Cakery
What you'll need:
- Any flavour cupcakes (as long as they're delicious!)
- A good dose of Christmas spirit
Snowman decorations
Water icing/fondant for snowy base (cut off the cupcake's tops first)
Giant marshmallows for the body
Mint chocolate or chocolate orange Matchmakers for arms
Orange fondant shared into...
Viennese Mincemeat Tart
By Andy Holloway, The Bistro Ventnor
The tart was inspired by Andy's time working in Austria with a pastry chef called Alfred where it was a classic dish served in the restaurant at Christmas time. It is great served hot or cold with whipped cream but particularly good...
Mermaid Gin Lands major new retail opportunity
Isle of Wight Distillery's Mermaid Gin in now available to purchase from World Duty Free, one of the largest retailers. The Island's very own gin has a dedicated display and is available to buy in Southampton Airport.
The New retail agreement was officially launched...
Apple and Blackberry Crumble Cupcakes
Makes 8
Spiced apple cupcakes:
115g Butter
115g Light brown sugar
2 Eggs
115g Self raising flour
1/2tsp Baking powder
1tsp Cinnamon
1 Medium apple, peeled and diced
Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one by one and whisk until incorporated. Sift together flour and baking powder and add to...
Beef Ragu Risotto recipe from the Bistro, Ventnor.
This is the recipe you can find on page 65 in the May/June issue of our lovely little magazine.
You will need;
Roast beef left over from Sunday roast
Tinned Tomatoes
Bit of garlic
Bit of dried oregano
Chili flakes (tiny pinch, or big pinch if you're brave)
Salt...
