This has everything you’d want in a cake – it’s sweet, moist and delicious, it keeps well and it’s straightforward to make. I may go so far as to say that it’s nearly foolproof, but that I don’t want to tempt fate. Start – as you start every single cake baking adventure – by greasing [...]
Paella is the cornerstone of Spanish food. This version marries chicken with artichokes and the deep, sweet smokiness of old oloroso sherry. Start by browning 350g of boned and skinned chicken, cut into 2cm chunks in olive oil over a moderate heat in a wide frying pan or paella pan. The chicken doesn’t need to [...]
There’s nothing quite like a good chocolate brownie. It’s not quite a cake, not quite a biscuit, but more of an indulgence than either. A good chocolate brownie recipe is one of those things every cook should have up his or her sleeve. This recipe is excellent, a straightforward brownie recipe with an extra flourish [...]
Every now and then, I have to make a cake. The urge often strikes at this time of year, with the indulgence of Christmas a fading memory and no sign of the rotten weather passing soon. This cake provides a hint of what’s to come, using last autumn’s fruit. Line the bottom of a 20cm [...]
Brewdog is a small Scottish brewery with a formidable reputation for creating a marketing stir. They’ve been chasing controversy since 2007 with a combination of marketing stunts, engaging with social media and some ridiculously strong beer, peaking with last year’s Tactical Nuclear Penguin at a collosal 32% ABV. That’s a beer that will literally knock [...]