Articles in ‘Food & Wine’

A clinical study from the World Institute of Kimchi has reported evidence that kimchi may influence the human immune system by strengthening defence cells while preventing excessive immune reactions. Researchers say this is the first study to examine the immunological effects of kimchi at the cellular level. · The study involved thirty-nine overweight adults divided into three groups. One group received a placebo, one consumed kimchi powder…

This is a very substantial dish, packed with a host of health-boosting ingredients. It’s also super-adaptable, so feel free to add or swap in some of the optional additions listed below to adapt it to your tastes and add some variety to your weekly lunches. Ingredients · - 100g (1⁄2 cup/3 1⁄2oz) long-grain brown rice - 1 large carrot, peeled and julienned or grated - 2 medium cooked vac-packed beetroots (beets), sliced - 1⁄3 cucumber,…

I’ve been making simple pancakes with oats and bananas for the longest time. One day, I saw a picture of some beautiful green pancakes and it inspired me to throw in a handful of spinach. It doesn’t affect the taste; it just adds nutrition. This is a great way to use up sweet, overripe bananas INGREDIENTS · For the sauce (this will make double the amount you need) · - 200g frozen mixed berries - 1 tbsp maple syrup · For the pancakes · - 1…

A moist and richly flavoured sponge served with booze-spiked whipped cream. This intensely appley bake works just as well for pudding as it does afternoon tea. The cake is so intensely appley and so moist – because of the olive oil – that it needs to be offered in all its naked glory. It’s better, as both a pudding and an afternoon cake, served with a flavoured whipped cream (Marsala is good, or apple brandy) or nothing at all. · Ingredients …

In my opinion, this is the best way to cook pork so that it’s still lovely and juicy. You can make the colcannon ahead of time and reheat it in a saucepan on a low heat. Just add a little more milk to loosen it. The sauce is very rich and has a strong flavour, so use sparingly. Ingredients · For the colcannon · - 40g butter - 2 onions, finely sliced - 150g savoy cabbage, shredded - 1kg potatoes (choose good mashers), peeled and cut into…

It’s amazing what mushrooms – and dried mushrooms – can do. The meat becomes more beefy, rich in umami flavours. This dish uses a simple batch of cooked minceas its base. Requires soaking time. · Ingredients · - 10g dried porcini mushrooms - 1 tbsp olive oil - 500g chestnut mushrooms, sliced - 1 garlic clove, grated to a purée - 5g butter - leaves from 1 thyme sprig (optional) - 75ml dry Marsala - ⅓ simple mince recipe, defrosted…

Creamy Pumpkin and Camembert Soup · Ingredients: · 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large pumpkin 1 large onion, chopped 4 large or 6 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ⅛ teaspoon cloves Tiny dash of cayenne pepper (optional, if you like spice) Freshly ground black pepper 4 cups vegetable stock ½ cup full fat coconut milk or heavy cream 2 tablespoons…

Brennan's Bananas Foster Created in 1951, Bananas Foster are now found all over the world but the original comes from Brennan's in New Orleans, LA. Owen Brennan, owner of Brennan's Restaurant, challenged his chef, Paul Blange, to include bananas in a new dessert. It was Owen's way of promoting the imported fruit. Over 15000kgs of banana's are now used every year at Brennan's. · ingredients · 1⁄4 cup butter (1/2 stick) 1 cup brown sugar…

Feijoa & Walnut Chocolate Cake · A layer of dark chocolate icing gives this moist feijoa cake a touch of indulgence. · This recipe never fails, and makes a rich, moist cake. It’s also one of the easier feijoa cake recipes I have found. There’s no need to cream the butter and sugar or add eggs one-by-one as you do with most recipes. · The chocolate butter icing can be kept in the fridge for a few days. Bring to room temperature and beat again…

Lamb Biryani · There are quite a few steps to this dish, and lamb biryani may seem like a journey of a recipe, but it’s one you’ll be glad to have embarked on once you taste the end result – it’s just so unbelievably comforting. A rich and tender curry, fluffy grains of rice, crispy onions and fresh herbs combine to make the ultimate rice dish. · Ingredients: 2½ cups basmati rice, soaked in water 4 dried bay leaves 8 cardamom pods 6…