The star of the show is the no-stir tomato risotto, which happily simmers away on the stove, leaving you to get on with the rest of the dish. Serves 6 as a starter or side dish TO DRINK: The light and fresh, yet rustic and earthy flavours of Idiom Sangiovese 2003 will lift the robust flavours of this dish
A classic martini-style aperitif, perfumed with the flavour of hazelnut and vanilla.
These are crispy and full of flavour; drizzle with your favourite chocolate sauce as an alternative. Rose water is available at supermarkets and pharmacies.
Cook’s tip: Panettone is widely available, although I would recommend any Italian deli.
Print Recipe Minty couscous Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 40 mins Ingredients 180g couscous 250ml chicken stock 50ml mint, finely chopped 50ml fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped Dressing juice of 1 lemon 40ml olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 preserved lemons, finely sliced 150g dried cranberries, to serve Instructions 1 Put
The gin is definitely best when prepared a couple of weeks in advance. It will keep for a good couple of months as the blueberries are literally pickled, and should only be eaten by the very brave!
Sweet Christmas bread is a traditional Greek cake served over Christmas and New Year. A coin is inserted into the base of the cake, indicating good luck for…