Recipes

Nuggets of breaded and deep-fried haggis are relatively simple to make at home, joined by a Red Jon sauce.

With more than a quarter of a million Scottish nationals now living in London and the South East, Burns Night celebrations in England have become more prominent than ever, with such a variation of events taking place – both traditional and contemporary – and a wide selection of Scottish restaurants. Traditionally, it seems iniquitous to celebrate with any drink other than Scotch whisky. First created in 1824, The Glenlivet is considered the original Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, renowned for...

Tying in with Blue Monday (today, 15th January) – allegedly the most depressing day of the year, according to an equation of factors including weather conditions, debt, failed new year’s resolutions and low motivational levels – Georgia Green of Georgia's Cakes has created a selection of uplifting cake recipes. Georgia’s Cakes was set up by Georgia Green in 2015, having trained at Le Cordon Bleu. Aiming to bring classical baking down to a level that everybody can utilise, Georgia’s Cakes...

One of the oldest, most celebrated classic cocktails in existence, an Old Fashioned has a typical base of bourbon mixed with Angostura bitters and a sugar cube, garnished with a sliver of orange peel (plus a cocktail cherry in some cases). No, there’s nothing wrong with the original, but the base – like all classic cocktails – has been constantly tinkered with over the past 100 years – much to the dismay of many purists. Some bars favour rye or...

With each new year, countless New Year’s Resolutions are made. According to a recent YouGov survey, some of the most popular resolutions made by adults in New York include eating healthier, exercising more, saving money, and focusing on self care. Moreover, with additional push from initiatives such as Dry January and Veganuary, January has become a month synonymous with health. Set up by qualified health coach, Nutritionist and food technician Geeta Sidhu-Robb, Nosh Detox is the UK’s first home detox...

According to research from the University of Warwick, brandy is the UK’s favourite Christmas spirit – beating gin and whisky. Though Christmas has passed, it’s clear that brandy is an ideal (generally under-appreciated) spirit for the colder months at the beginning of the year. This week’s cocktail recipe – the Courvoisier espresso martini - for instance, replaces switches traditional vodka for brandy, bringing a rich sweetness perfectly paired with coffee. Moreover, the drink is incredibly easy to recreate at home. Ingredients...

Following the launch of Martell VS Single Distillery, the Cognac brand has collaborated with Ryan Chetiyawardana (AKA. Mr Lyan), working alongside brand ambassador Matthias Lataille to create a number of fresh takes on some classic cocktails. Martell’s latest expression, VS Single Distillery marries spirits from a single distillation source in the Cognac region of France, delivering an intense, rich, fruity taste. Conversely, these fruity notes make the spirit ideal as a cocktail base. The Martell Mint Julep, for instance, features...

Culminating with the launch of National Geographic’s first standalone Food magazine in the UK (National Geographic Food), Chef Rhoti Ghai of Jamavar – having recently earned its first Michelin star – has shared a selection of recipes. LAAL MAAS Traditionally made with mutton, this Rajhastani curry owes its vibrant red colour and heat to Mathania chillies, while ‘live’ charcoal imparts a smoky flavour. Serves: 6 Takes: 2 hrs Ingredients 450g ghee or clarified butter, plus extra 2 tbsp to finish...

Drinking green tea has its health benefits, of course, but so many insoluble nutrients actually come from the tea leaves, which are wastefully discarded. Matcha – the world’s most potent green tea – however, is a powder of ground green tea leaves, whisked into hot water to brew tea. It’s also a superfood. Buddhist monks are said to have used Matcha for centuries, in order to stay alert and focused through mediation. Samurai warriors, on the other hand, would use...