1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan, then add the asparagus and toss lightly. Drizzle over the truffle oil. 2. Add the juice and season with salt. Place on a serving plate, pour over the pan juices, ...

1. Peel the potatoes and cut into thick, roughly evenly sized rounds. Trim the sides if necessary to create flat surfaces on both ends of each potato. 2. Heat a large ovenproof pan and add the oil.

Prep Time 15 minutes, plus 1 hour’s chilling time 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Place the flour, baking powder, salt, spices and sugar in a large bowl and mix ...

In my home, I make sure always to serve something smothered in a rich cheese sauce and baked to golden perfection. This was one of my mother’s most trusted crowd-pleasers. She served it often and ...

The festive season is all about sunshine, relaxation, family and good food. This year, Nespresso’s Vertuo Festive Collection has the perfect coffee pods to match the season. From alfresco lunches to ...

Point of view: you’ve decided to have a booze-free holiday this silly season, but you’re finding it a bit of a challenge. Challenge number one: what are you going to drink? And challenge number two: ...

Hate it or love it, the festive season is here, and with it comes the time – and inclination – to constantly be snacking. Of course, many of us don’t need the silly season to remind us to eat like ...

1 Preheat the oven to 160°C. Place the butter and sugar in a food processor and blend until well incorporated and pale. 2 Slowly add the brandy in 4 batches, making sure it’s well incorporated after ...

1 Dip enough biscuits into the milk to make a double layer in the base of a tart dish. Set aside the remaining biscuits. 2 Place the Orley Whip in a mixing bowl and beat until firm. Beat the cream in ...

1 Place an olive at the base of a small skewer, then thread on an anchovy, pepper and a slice of the ham. Repeat until all the ingredients have been used. 2 To make the dressing, mix the olive brine, ...

1. Pat dry the tuna with kitchen paper. Mix the sesame seeds, herbs, lime zest, cayenne pepper and salt. Coat the tuna in the mixture. 2. Heat the oil in a nonstick pan. Sear the tuna for 20–30 ...

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Melt the butter in a saucepan, stirring occasionally, until it becomes golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. 2. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring ...