http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/ Get all the latest Foodanddrink news in a convenient RSS feed. en-gb Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:54:35 +0000 Copyright: (C) Play-2-Win Ltd http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/_furniture/gfx/logos/femalefirst.png http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/ Don’t panic if you haven’t got around to making your Christmas cake yet because this deliciously moist and fruity cake can be made overnight. No one will guess you left it till the last minute!Preparation Time: 25 minutes plus soaking over nightCooking Time: about 2 hours 30 minutesServes: 24Ingredients:For the cake·150g dried ap... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Christmas+Cake-935.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Christmas+Cake-935.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:20:11 +0000 Foodanddrink Zest up your mince pies by using this orange, buttery pastry recipe. The rich and luxurious orange flavours complement the traditional mince meat filling, and should be served warm with home-made brandy butter.Preparation Time: 25 minutes plus soaking over nightCooking Time: about 2 hours 30 minutesServes: 18Ingredients:·250g plain flour, si... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/All+Butter+Mince+Pies+with+Zesty+Brandy+Butter-934.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/All+Butter+Mince+Pies+with+Zesty+Brandy+Butter-934.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:18:39 +0000 Foodanddrink These traditional Christmas treats make a deliciously sweet and fruity accompaniment with a nice cup of tea for those cold winter afternoons. They also make beautiful gifts if you wrap them with sugar paper and Christmas ribbon.Preparation Time: 10 minutesCooking Time: 10 minutesMakes: 24Ingredients:·50g Country Life block butter·50g ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Christmas+Florentines-933.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Christmas+Florentines-933.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:16:37 +0000 Foodanddrink Serves: 2 Preparation time: 10 minutesPer portion:Fat    0.4g (of which saturates 0.0g) Cals   124 cals  Carbs  29.7g (of which sugar 29.2g)Ingredients: 1 apple, 1 orange 1 large carrot, peeled 2.5cm piece fresh ginger peeled 300ml unsweetened orange or apple juice 3 tbsp granular Canderel Method:Quarter the apple... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Morning+Zinger-932.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Morning+Zinger-932.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:24:08 +0000 Foodanddrink Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 6 minutesPer portion:Fat   21.6g (of which saturates 8.0g) Cals  407 cals    Carbs  8.6g (of which sugar 6.1g)Ingredients:8 lean lamb cutlets 1 tbsp sunflower oil  2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp paprika 2 tsp granular CanderelRelish 1 medium ripe firm mango, peel... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Aromatic+Lamb+with+Mango+and+Cucumber+Relish-931.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Aromatic+Lamb+with+Mango+and+Cucumber+Relish-931.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:23:00 +0000 Foodanddrink Colombia Coffee FizzIngredients: 1 packet Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew Colombian Roast (reserve a little for garnish) 1 egg white (approx. ½ oz/15ml) 1 oz (30ml) heavy whipping cream 1 ½ oz (45ml) dark rum ½ oz (1 tablespoon) Green Chartreuse ½ oz (1 tablespoon) simple syrup* Cream soda 4-5 mint sprigs*Combine equal p... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Coffee+Cocktails-930.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Coffee+Cocktails-930.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:13:22 +0000 Foodanddrink Top chef Phil Vickery gives you tips and recipes on how to bake your own personalised Christmas gifts.Christmas Gingerbread BiscuitsMakes 20-25 biscuitsIngredients 125g (5oz) margarine or butter 100g (3½ oz) dark soft brown sugar 4tbsp Carnation Condensed Milk 325g (11oz) plain flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 tsp ground ginger 20 boiled su... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Bake+Your+Own+Gifts-929.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Bake+Your+Own+Gifts-929.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:48:39 +0000 Foodanddrink Monkfish with olive oil glazePrep time: 45 minutes Servings: 4Ingredients: * 4 pieces of monkfish weighing 200 grams * 350 grams of black ‘cacereña’ olives * 300 grams of green beans * 1 ripe tomato * 1 spring onion * 400 ml olive oil * salt Preparation: Remove the pits from the olives, set aside 8 to 10 of them and mash the rest... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Cooking+With+Spanish+Olives-928.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Cooking+With+Spanish+Olives-928.html Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:41:13 +0000 Foodanddrink With an estimated 300 million olive trees nationwide and a history with the fruit spanning some 6,000 years, Spain is the world’s leading producer of table olives. Delicious olives available from your local supermarket most likely grew under the warm Spanish sun .. a hot, seemingly endless summer season perfect for ripening. An excellent sour... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Spanish+Olives-927.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Spanish+Olives-927.html Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:24:52 +0000 Foodanddrink Serves: 4Pasta BakePreparation time: 20 minutesCooking time: 20-25 minutesOven temperature: 180ºC, Gas mark 4-5Per portion based on recipe making 4 portionsEnergy 2820kJ /671kcalFat 29 g Ingredients:200g chorizo sausage, sliced2 large red or yellow peppers, deseeded and sliced1 aubergine, cut into 2cm cubes1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped2 t... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Chorizo+Sweet+Pepper+Aubergine+Pasta+Gratin-926.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Chorizo+Sweet+Pepper+Aubergine+Pasta+Gratin-926.html Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:04:27 +0000 Foodanddrink A low fat and low calorie soup ideal for lunch or as a starterServes: 4-6Preparation time: 10 minutesCooking time: 30-40 minutesOven Temperature: 180ºC, Gas mark 4-5Ingredients:1kg fresh tomatoes cut in half1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into thick strips1 red onion, peeled and cut into wedges3 cloves of garlic, peeled and left whole2 tablespo... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Tomato+Soup-925.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Tomato+Soup-925.html Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:03:05 +0000 Foodanddrink This recipe looks impressive but is actually quite easy. Wrap the fish in Parma ham ahead of time and just cook when ready to serve.Serves: 4Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutesIngredients: 4 x 140g (5oz) pollack portions 4 sage leaves salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 slices Parma ham 2 x 15ml spoon (2 tablespoons) olive oil ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Pollack+Wrapped+in+Parma+Ham-924.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Pollack+Wrapped+in+Parma+Ham-924.html Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:05:17 +0000 Foodanddrink Ingredients455g (1lb) sardines, cleaned and heads removed 1 x 15ml spoon (1 tablespoon) Cajun spices 1 x 5ml spoon (1 teaspoon) crushed chillies 1 x 15ml spoon (1 tablespoon) lemon juice salt, to taste lemon wedges, to garnishServes: 4Nutritional Values Per Portion (Approx) 194 Kilocalories 24g Protein 11g Fat 1g Carbohydrate 0g FibreMethodPreheat ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Hot+Cajun+Sardines-923.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Hot+Cajun+Sardines-923.html Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:03:47 +0000 Foodanddrink Preparation Time: 30 minutes                                                     &nbs... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Grilled+Trout+with+Tarragon+and+Lemon+Butter-922.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Grilled+Trout+with+Tarragon+and+Lemon+Butter-922.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:05:14 +0000 Foodanddrink Preparation Time: 20 minutesCooking Time: 35 minutesServes: 6· 4 tbsp sultanas                                            &... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Marmalade+Spicy+Bread+and+Butter+Pudding-921.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Marmalade+Spicy+Bread+and+Butter+Pudding-921.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:03:43 +0000 Foodanddrink The sweetness from the sweet potato and mint gives this Cornish pasty a delicious fresh flavour.Preparation Time: 20 minutes plus 30 minutes chillingCooking Time: 1 hourServes: 4· 400g plain flour, sifted · seasoning · 200g Country Life butter, chilled and cubed · Beaten egg, to glaze · 2 tbsp cracked black pepper... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Luxurious+Lamb+Sweet+Potato+and+Mint+Cornish+Pasty-920.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Luxurious+Lamb+Sweet+Potato+and+Mint+Cornish+Pasty-920.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:02:09 +0000 Foodanddrink Preparation Time: 20 minutesCooking Time: 20 minutesServes: 4- 6 large maris piper potatoes (about 1.5kg) - 6 Best of British Pork sausages - 1 tbsp oil - 100g Country Life Spreadable - 2 tbsp runny honey - 1 tbsp whole grain mustard - 150ml whole milk - 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves - 1 tbsp parsley, chopped - 2 British eating apples - 1 red onion, cu... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Honey+and+Mustard+Bangers+and+Mash+with+Apple+Gravy-919.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Honey+and+Mustard+Bangers+and+Mash+with+Apple+Gravy-919.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:00:51 +0000 Foodanddrink Serves: 8 Preparation time: 30 minutes plus cooling and chilling time Cooking time: 7-8 minutes at 200C or Gas Mark 6Per portion: Fat  9.2g (of which saturates 4.5g) Cals  180 calories Carbs  14.8 g (of which sugars 2.1g) Ingredients:50g plain flour 25g cocoa powder 3 large eggs 8 tbsp granular Canderel Filling: 250g t... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Chocolate+Roulade-918.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Chocolate+Roulade-918.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:18:05 +0000 Foodanddrink Makes: 12 Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 10-12 minutes at 180C or Gas Mark 4Per portion:Fat  2.4g (of which saturates 0.8g) Cals  56 calories Carbs  8.2 g (of which sugars 2.4g)Ingredients: 2 Sheets filo pastry (approx90g) 10g reduced fat butter, melted Filling: 2 tangerines or clementines 10 tbsp granular ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Cranberry+Filo+Tart-917.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Cranberry+Filo+Tart-917.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:16:55 +0000 Foodanddrink Ingredients1 medium pumpkin Olive oil 1 large onion (peeled and chopped) 2 cloves of garlic (crushed) 1 litre of chicken or vegetable stock 260ml double cream Salt and freshly ground black pepperFor the croutons: 4 slices of white breadMethodCut off the top of the pumpkin to form a lid for your lantern. Remove the flesh from inside the pumpkin and ... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Halloween+Pumpkin+soup-916.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/foodanddrink/Halloween+Pumpkin+soup-916.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:15:42 +0000 Foodanddrink