Food & Drink

Mocha swirl loaf with espresso icing

Mocha swirl loaf with espresso icing

The fromage frais in this loaf keeps the fat content down, while the polenta gives it a lovely crunchy crust.

Lemongrass Poached Pears

Lemongrass Poached Pears

Autumn brings with it our favourite fruits – pears, apples and citrus fruits. The recipe below, like all of Fridge Raid, is a guide – use what you’ve got and see what you like best.
Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Parmesan & Sage Butter

Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Parmesan & Sage Butter

Pumpkin and sage are old friends and combine nowhere better than in this tasty soup. Served drizzled with the sage butter and a good scattering of grated Parmesan, this soup is a real winner.

Gateau de Savoie

Gateau de Savoie

Though simple, this classic Alpine cake from the Savoie is a true delight. It's feather light with a hint of citrus and a lovely crust that begs to be smothered in cream and cherries.
Chocolate Lava Pudding

Chocolate Lava Pudding

This lava pudding is intense, fudgy and utterly decadent. Under the chocolate crust is a pool of chocolate sauce. To turn this into a delicious Mocha lava pudding, swap the boiling water in the sauce for strong, freshly brewed coffee.
A Conversation with Eric Torres-Garcia

A Conversation with Eric Torres-Garcia

From Accountant to Candy Maker, Eric Torres-Garcia is the author of Cocoa Bombs. Here he tells us a little more about the new book, the cocoa bombs obsession and going viral on TikTok.
Roasties Take Two

Roasties Take Two

Leftover roasties, or any crispy, crunchy potato for that matter, are brilliant re-heated and re-crisped. So, get going with this winter salad and see what you think!
Herby Peanut Vermicelli Salad

Herby Peanut Vermicelli Salad

This recipe is a great one for using up almost any herbs you’ve got in the fridge, teamed with a handful of store-cupboard items.
Simple Spaghetti With Anchovy & Lemon

Simple Spaghetti With Anchovy & Lemon

This is one of those recipes that is so much more than the sum of its parts, and once tried you’ll keep coming back to it.
Griddled Apricot & Grain Salad

Griddled Apricot & Grain Salad

This mixed grain, nut and canned fruit salad is delicious served as a summery main course or side dish. It’s flexible too, as you can swap out the pouch of pre-cooked mixed grains for Puy lentils or a couple of cans of drained chickpeas.
Black Bean Brownies

Black Bean Brownies

These moist and crumbly gluten-free brownies are completely delicious and you’d never know they were made with black beans! A food processor isn’t essential here but it certainly helps.
Vegan Beer Chick’n Tenders

Vegan Beer Chick’n Tenders

These spicy Beer Chick’n Tenders have a beer batter as well as using beer in the wheat meat, and you get something that’s nicely chewy in the middle and crispy on the outside.