Membrillo is a classic combination with cheese and it cooks well too in this starter or snack tartlet
Food and Drink
Cider
Cider has come of age, apples and pears make grown up drinks for sophisticated palates. Drink cider at the dinner table and not just on park benches
Cooking with Wine
Open a regionally appropriate bottle when you are sloshing wine into the recipe - and the chef
What size bottle is best for wine?
Size matters with wine, you don't need to stick to the standard, half bottles and magnums are fun too
Medal Winning Wines
Drink a medal winning wine, red, white or rosé while you're watching athletes compete for Olympic gold
Onglet
Onglet is a classic french cut for steak, here's how to cook it
Bavette steak with caramelised shallots
The classic cut for "steak frites" this steak recipe is quick and delicious
Perfect Uncle Steak
A cheap cut of beef from under the blade bone this fine mild meat makes a great steak with this unusual recipe
Drinks fit for a loyal toast
Raise a glass to Her Majesty with wine and beer for toasting the Jubilee year, or just celebrating.
Potted Shrimp
Potted shrimp is a traditional British delicacy. Whether you catch your own on the coast or buy ready made, rediscover this simple and delicious dish. Who needs over-blown prawns?