Kale

Kale Kale is a nutrition superstar due to the amounts of vitamins A, B6, C, K, folate, fibre, carotenoids and manganese it contains. One cup of raw kale has just 20 calories Dressed kale salads keep well in the refrigerator for a couple of days, unlike most salads made with more delicate greens. Regardless of which variety…

Microwave choc mug cake

Microwave choc mug cake Time: 7 mins Serves 1 If you are looking for a quick chocolate fix this mug cake is for you? It’s even more delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream Ingredients 4 tbsp self-raising flour 4 tbsp caster sugar 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1 medium egg 3 tbsp milk 3…

Air fryer mince pies

Air fryer mince pies Time: 55 mins Serves 8-12 Save energy and effort and make these mince pies with the help of an air fryer. Keep replenishing your cake tin with a batch over the festive period Ingredients 500g shortcrust pastry, ready-made or homemade plain flour, for dusting 350g mincemeat (vegetarian, if necessary) 1 egg…

Seasonal update

Seasonal Update Tis the season… Check out what’s in season in the UK. With less than 4 weeks until Christmas we are seeing a lot of chefs starting to serve their Christmas menus, Brussels sprouts are leaving the warehouse by the sack load! However, there are some things to be aware of in the run…