Mark Hobbs 
Simply creating a beautiful side dish can make a meal taste so much better, whether it be a Sunday roast, or for a special occasion such as Christmas. Serving eight people, there will be plenty left over for second helpings if you are preparing dinner for a small number of people. And with Gordon Ramsay’s … Read more
Bubble and squeak is a fried British dish traditionally made with potatoes and cabbage, but it works with most combinations of vegetables. The flavoursome meal can be enjoyed on any day of the week though Monday is the prime time when there’s lots of leftovers from Sunday’s dinner or in December, a Christmas feast. While … Read more
Raise a glass and say cheers – or is it cheese? An expert mixologist has crafted four unusual new cocktail recipes, featuring Stilton cheese. TV presenter and drinks writer, Aidy Smith, is encouraging the nation to be braver with festive tipples – and has updated the Martini, Old-Fashioned, Gin Sour, and Bloody Mary, with the … Read more
Described as one of Mary Berry’s “favourite” cakes to bake, she reminisced that the Victoria Sponge started her love for cooking cakes. “For my first job for the Electricity Board, I would visit people in their homes and teach them how to use their ovens by cooking this fabulous cake,” Mary Berry said. “The all-in-one … Read more
Christmas desserts don’t have to be traditional, in fact, straying from heavy fruit cakes and cinnamon-rich puddings makes for a nice change. Those who love a chocolate course after dinner should look no further than James Martin’s easy fondants. Made with a very British twist of tea, the indulgent puddings are served individually so there’s … Read more
Jamie Oliver’s pumpkin and ginger soup is an easy recipe to follow and perfect for boosting your immunity against circulating colds and flu. Pumpkin is packed with beta-carotene, said nutritionist Nicola Shubrook, that turns into vitamin A when eaten. “Vitamin A plays an important role in promoting immune function,” said Shubrook. Ginger is full of … Read more
Trompeau Bakery & Cafe is joining the rise of high-end bakeries expanding their reach to keep up with Denver’s demand for baked goods. The bakery: Trompeau Bakery & Cafe, 934 16th St., on the ground floor of Courtyard by Marriott Denver Downtown About: Trompeau Bakery debuted its first location in Englewood near the University of Denver campus … Read more
Eggs do have a long shelf life regardless of where they’re kept but they can quickly deteriorate in freshness when stored in certain places. When an egg broken onto a flat surface has a watery, spread-out white, this usually indicates that the egg is stale. While this is hard to determine without cracking them open, … Read more
Cabbage is a versatile vegetable that makes a great side dish for many meals, from fish to roasted meat of your choice. However, like Brussels sprouts, cabbage often gets bad press, evoking bad memories of unpleasant school dinners but it doesn’t have to be like that if it is cooked a certain way. With a … Read more
How long is soup good for in the fridge? On average, three to four days. The colder months of the year call for big batches of hot soup – and, with those, come plenty of leftovers. As you work through the rest of a batch, knowing how long your soup stays fresh is crucial to … Read more
