Eating In is the new Going Out – as the credit crunch has hit us all more of us are turning to entertaining at home rather than spending fortunes in restaurants, bars and clubs. And what is nicer really than having a group of your closest friends relaxed with good food and drinks in the comfort of your own home? That is really what this site is all about. Having a lovely time with friends or family or even complete [...]
Ingredients: 4 x 1-lb (450g). Lobsters, cooked, shelled and diced 2 fennel bulbs, shaved as thin as possible 6 to 8 medium large, ripe tomatoes, red and yellow 1 large red vine ripe tomato 3 bunches of rocket, picked and cleaned 2 tbsp white truffle oil 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 fl oz white balsamic vinegar 1 juiced lemon 1 bunch fresh tarragon, cleaned and chopped Salt and pepper to taste Peel the large red tomato and puree [...]
Ingredients 1.5 litres chicken or vegetable stock A handful of dried morels, soaked in a little hot water Olive oil 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 fresh red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely sliced A head of fennel, trimmed and finely chopped, leafy tops reserved 1 stick of celery, trimmed and finely chopped A small bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked and chopped, stalks finely chopped 700g risotto rice 200ml white wine [...]