I was going away at the weekend, so there was no sense in getting a weekly shop in. So I had to improvise. So what have I got in the fridge? … half an onion … a few slices of salami … half a cauliflower … half a tub of mascarpone … It wasn’t looking promising but I was in […]
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If you love a good steak, Sainsbury’s have released a new steak that’ll scratch your itch. Their new bone-in sirloin is a treat perfect for two people. It’s unusual for a supermarket to offer a bone-in steak but this is a welcome deviation from the norm. With the bone left in the joint you get more variation in cooking and […]
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If you hate mushrooms, look away now! Carluccio’s are celebrating a festival of funghi with an Autumnal focus on mushrooms. There’s lots of products in store that can help enjoy this aromatic and versatile ingredient. This is a celebration of the mushroom in probably my favourite form: a risotto. The layering of flavours here results in an earthy, savoury dish […]
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I love a taco dinner. Loads of little pots of things to DIY your plate: a blend of crisp, cool, spicy, chewy, but all tasty. These pulled pork tacos, or to give them their proper name carnitas, are a great alternative to mince or chicken. Want to know more about sous-vide? Find out all about vacuum sealing, water baths and brilliant […]
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