Lay out the cured ham, Portuguese paiola and painho on a serving plate for the perfect charcuterie platter, from £3.70...
From South Shields to The Ritz via plate pies, roast dinners and state banquets, we talk food with Ritz executive...
No-guilt asparagus guacamole Ingredients 16-20 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed 6 ripe cherry tomatoes ½ red onion 1 fresh red chili, de-seeded (optional) handful coriander leaves 2 garlic cloves juice of ½ lime ½ tbsp. extra virgin olive oil sea salt and black pepper Instructions Yes, avocado is good for you,...
No-sin asparagus soup Ingredients 1 tbsp low-fat spread drizzle of olive oil 2 bunches asparagus, chopped, tips set aside 1...
Cauliflower asparagus pizza Serves: 2 Ingredients 750g cauliflower florets 1 clove garlic, minced 75g ground almonds 3 tbsp ground chia...
Skinny asparagus omelette Ingredients 2 whole eggs 3 egg whites sea salt and fresh black pepper 2 tsp olive oil 2 spring onions 6 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and diced parmesan cheese, to garnish Instructions Mix the eggs and egg whites with a fork, season with salt and pepper and...
This month: John Calton, The Staith House You’re looking well John, but if you did happen to be on death...
Dean Bailey heads to Consett to discover builder-turned-baker Mark Hart making his mark with his new bistro I’ve long been a fan of Sweethart Coffee & Cake in Consett, Co Durham and the produce of its owner, the talented builder-turned-baker Mark Hart. His bread and cakes are a must if...
Spring lamb stew Author: George Payne Serves: 6 Ingredients 1kg lean boneless lamb shoulder, cut into cubes 2 bay leaves...
Dean Bailey heads out into Northumberland and finds Northumbrian chorizo, smoked cheese, fishing, astronomy and the pub which brings it...
Forget all the health food fads, Jane Pikett presents the easy user guide to foods that are good for you Not so long ago it was quinoa, but now it’s sorghum, don’t you know (no, me neither…). If avocado was the fruit of 2016, jackfruit is at the top of every...




















