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Nutty Jewelled Rice by Vicky Bhogal

Nutty Jewelled Rice by Vicky Bhogal

May 31, 2017

 This recipe was originally created by Vicky Bhogal’s and features in her latest book, Cooking Like Mummyji, published by Grub Street.   “This is a recipe that would celebrate Liberation Fairtrade nuts in a truly regal way! Use any chopped nuts that you fancy, peanuts and cashews would be lovely, for example. When I was little, I used to marvel as to how this was made. The trick is to always use powder colours, not liquid, which are available from Indian grocery stores and online, and make sure to steam very gently. With the addition of butter, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, pomegranate and mint leaves, you have what looks like a plate of fragrant multicoloured royal jewels and is perfect for a dinner party to impress! My British Asian upbringing instilled in me the importance of being able to work to better yourself and the lives of your family, so I have been hugely passionate about Fairtrade for many years, and expressed my commitment to empowering small scale producers not just through my daily choices as a consumer but also by creating the book A Fair Feast, which was published in 2005 by Simon and Schuster and became part of the Make Poverty History Campaign. This book of delicious recipes bursting with Fairtrade ingredients was my little way of supporting the producers I so admire, and 100% of the proceeds went directly to the cause, half to the Fairtrade Foundation and half to Oxfam‘s Make Trade Fair, raising over £100,000.”   Click here to win a signed copy of Vicky’s latest cookery book, the iconic bestseller Cooking Like Mummyji with Liberation!...
Anya von Bremzen – Potato Soup with Fried Almonds

Anya von Bremzen – Potato Soup with Fried Almonds

Jan 12, 2017

Ruggedly handsome and mysterious, this is a potato soup that leaves the cock-a-leekies and chowders of the world to quietly play cards, while it goes traveling solo through Andalucia on a moped. Food52er EmilyC, who tipped us off to this recipe, said, “It’s the most beguiling, delicious potato soup I’ve ever made or eaten.” Luisa Weiss of The Wednesday Chef called it the sexiest. Ladle it up, pass it around, and let winter’s shackles fall away.

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PUMPKIN PIE PARFAIT With COCONUT WHIP

PUMPKIN PIE PARFAIT With COCONUT WHIP

Dec 19, 2016

This frosty parfait contains layers of thick and luxurious pumpkin pie smoothie, fluffy coconut cream, and crunchy granola. Cinnamon stick optional! This decadent breakfast/dessert/snack is loaded with vitamin A, iron, and fibre! Total time is for blending and assembling the parfait, it doesn’t include extra time for freezing pumpkin.

Alice Hart – Kale And Cheese Tart

Alice Hart – Kale And Cheese Tart

Dec 15, 2016

This savoury tart makes the most of the kale’s mineral notes with toasted almonds, lemon zest, capers and plenty of pecorino. It’s lovely warm with buttery potatoes, or works well cold with a crisp salad.

Blue Cheese Canapés with Pears and Pecan

Blue Cheese Canapés with Pears and Pecan

Dec 9, 2016

Make sure these tasty canapés are in your armoury over the festive season. Easily prepared in advance they can be whipped out to impress last minute guests. There are so many great drinks occasions in December that it’s good to have a few simple finger-food recipes at hand. These vegetarian bites are always a crowd pleaser and go especially well with a glass of bubbly. I like to prepare the filo bites in advance so that I only have to reheat them once my guests arrive. Any leftovers can easily be frozen, which really comes in handy when unexpected guests arrive.