Saturday, 21 November 2009
The Perfect Dinner Party

How to hold the perfect dinner party

Tuesday, 4 August 2009, 9.04am

Popular culinary shows such as Come Dine With Me have revealed the competitive nature of dinner parties. Giving rise to 'Dinner Party Wars', friends are striving to show their culinary superiority by outdoing their chums.

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Schweppes' summer cocktail recipe

To coincide with Schweppes' launch of their new lightly sparkling soft drink 'Straightcut' - specifically designed to suit adult palates – Schweppes mixologist Ben Reed has given us the perfect summer cocktail recipe.
Tuesday, 31 July 2007, 2.06pm  -  in More Stuff

Cottage pie for all the family

A well-made cottage pie oozes flavour and makes a simple but sensational family meal.
Tuesday, 17 July 2007, 11.54am  -  in More Stuff

Crumpet pizzas for the kids

Crumpet pizzas are an easy-to make snack for the kids when they get in from school.
Tuesday, 3 July 2007, 3.27pm  -  in More Stuff

Carrot and coriander soup

Coriander has a flavour similar to roasted orange peel, so it is a natural complement to the carrots you'll be mixing it with in this delicious easy-to-make soup.
Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 12.33pm  -  in More Stuff

Yummy lime cheesecake

A delicious and refreshing cheesecake for any occasion. Serves 8.
Wednesday, 30 May 2007, 12.36pm  -  in More Stuff

Tuna crunch salad

Salads are synonymous with a healthy lifestyle – and what better way to keep the pounds off than with a tasty crunch tuna and vegetable salad! Serves 2.
Thursday, 24 May 2007, 11.57am  -  in More Stuff

Create your own burgers

You've bothered taking the barbecue out of the shed, so why waste time with tasteless economy burgers which end up the size of a ten pence piece when you can create mouth-watering burgers from scratch.
Monday, 21 May 2007, 1.28pm  -  in More Stuff

Home-made lemonade

If you've never made your own lemonade, you're missing a trick – home made lemonade is a quick, cheap and easy way to quench your kids' thirst this summer. We show you how to make it.
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 3.41pm  -  in More Stuff

Garlic lamb with roasted parsnips and sweet potatoes

Lamb should be enjoyed all year round, not just at easter. Follow our guide to a perfect alternative to the sunday roast! Serves 4
Wednesday, 16 May 2007, 4.40pm  -  in More Stuff

Mixed pepper omelette

Omelettes take just minutes to create - so by adding just a red and a yellow pepper you can make a double-quick succulent meal. Serves 2.
Tuesday, 15 May 2007, 5.00pm  -  in More Stuff



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