Take the stress out of planning your New Year’s Eve party with these easy yet impressive tapas dishes from The Big Book of World Tapas by Julia Hartley. Chicken Tikka Skewers Makes: 24 Preparation Time: 20 minutes, plus 1–12 hours marinating Cooking Time 15 minutes Equipment: 24 x 10cm/4in skewers 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, […]
Nourish Books: What is a super charged juice? Christine Baily: That’s a very good question. The reason that we’ve chosen to do super charged juices and smoothies is because for a lot of people a juice is a great start to the day, it’s a great way of getting extra nutrients in, but a lot […]
Tis the season to eat carbs. If you feel like you overindulged in the carbs this Christmas, look no further than The New Low-Carb Diet Cookbook by Laura Lamont. Here we have a the recipe for a delicious Raspberry Mocha Tiramisu. Served at a dinner party, these beautifully presented desserts look really impressive. Raspberry Mocha […]
Try these wonderfoods to beat the January fatigue. To beat tiredness you have to consume all the nutrients you need including protein, B-vitamins and an array of minerals. By incorporating some of the following foods in your diet you can perk yourself up the natural way. Apricot – As their bright orange colour shows, apricots […]
It was the night before Christmas and all through the house not one person wanted to be cooking. This great slow-cooker recipe for Salmon & Sweet Potato Chowder, mixes the tradition of fish on Christmas Eve with the convenience of an easy to prepare one-pot dish from Beverly LeBlanc. SALMON & SWEET POTATO CHOWDER PREPARATION […]
Although Christmas is supposed to be a time for relaxation and enjoyment it can often be a time of stress, because you are trying to make it perfect. Here we give you the best de-stressing tips and exercises from Mike George’s You Can Relax and Overcome Stress to help you get through the big day. […]
The Christmas season is not the easiest time to stay healthy. With endless parties, meals out and social gatherings how can you make sure you look your best? Look no further, try these juices for a pre-Christmas detox, to give you radiant skin, shining hair and more energy. Popular with models such as Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, […]
Cranberries are the perfect winter superfood for fighting off a cold, and this delicious cranberry crush recipe will help you enjoy all the health benefits that this tangy red berry has to offer. The humble cranberry is packed with anti-bacterial properties and antioxidant vitamin C, everything you need to ward off a cold or the […]
From Beverley LeBlanc’s I LOVE MY SLOW COOKER Get them started first thing Saturday morning for the perfect slow-cooked supper for all the family with these delicious Beef Burritos from Beverley LeBlanc’s I Love My Slow Cooker. BEEF BURRITOS Serves: 4 Preparation time:20 minutes Cooking time:10 hours on Low 4 large garlic cloves, peeled 1 […]
From Emma Macdonald’s PRESERVING If you are having to make do with shop bought cranberry sauce this Thanksgiving then plan ahead for next year and make this delicious twist on the original, Cranberry & Orange Sauce, perfect as an accompaniment to your roast turkey, you can even stir a spoonful into your gravy for extra […]
From Daniel Galmiche Revolutionary French Cooking. The brilliant Daniel Galmiche graced the stage at the Ideal Home Show at Christmas this weekend and impressed the crowds with his delicious Swede and Butternut Squash Soup with Caramelized Chestnuts from his latest book, Revolutionary French Cooking. If you’re stuck for starter ideas to kick off the […]
From Beverley LeBlanc’s I LOVE MY SLOW COOKER Don’t reach for the takeaway menu this Saturday night, instead get out your slow cooker and whip up this delicious Chicken Jalfrezi from Beverley LeBlanc. Beverley’s top tip for this one is to make double the quantity of curry paste and freeze the extra, then the next […]