Annie demonstrates some easy canapés to make at home for Christmas Eve Drinks or before lunch on Christmas Day! You can get the kids to help too with these ones. 

Woody herbs, red wine, button mushrooms & pancetta 1 HR 40 MINS (PREP 15 MINUTES | COOK 1 HOUR 25 MINUTES) - NOT TOO TRICKY! Ingredients (for 4 servings) 2 tablespoons Plain flour 1 x 1.5kg free-range whole chicken Olive oil 4 rashers of thickly sliced higher welfare smoked pancetta or streaky bacon 500g shallots 200g button mushrooms 3 cloves of garlic 1 bottle of good robust red wine, such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon 3 fresh bay leaves 2 sprigs of fresh thyme ½ a bunch of

Herefordshire blade of beef tournedos – a warming dish for autumn This is my recipe for Herefordshire blade of beef tournedos, slow...

Bavette Steak with Herb Marinade, Parmentier Potatoes & Charred Courgettes Ingredients (for 4 servings): For the steak: 2 Bavette steaks or skirt about 1–1.5 lbs each) 6–8 cloves garlic, minced 2 handfuls fresh garden herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano), chopped ½ cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste For the potatoes: 3 lbs potatoes, diced with skin on 4–5 tablespoons olive oil 3–4 cloves garlic, minced 2 sprigs fresh rosemary Sea salt For the courgettes: 4 courgettes, sliced

BBQ Salmon with Watercress & Lavender Cold Poached Side of Salmon with Lavender, Lemon & Herb Garnish Serves: 12 | Prep: 20 min | Cook:...

Mushroom, Red Onion & Rosemary Puff How to Make INGREDIENTS Punnet of chestnut mushrooms, sliced 1 x red onion, peeled, halved then...

Discover a fresh and vibrant recipe to brighten your spring! Ingredients 1 fine diced banana shallot 1 clove of garlic 1 vegetable stock...

A mouthwatering Burger by Annie des Forges! Ingredients & Method Cooking a delicious gourmet burger is easier than you think. Start by...

Here's some winter fuel to zap that cold! A Simple and Easy Recipe to Warm You Up Winter nights can be chilly. There’s nothing quite like...

Here is some food advice to make it through perimenopause and menopause. Don't get dehydrated, drink more water ! During menopause, the...

So if you struggle with iron deficiency, below is a simple, quick, and inexpensive nettle recipe.

Simple but ooh-so-colourful summer salad Simple and easy to make Microgreens and Berries Summer Salad Ingredients: Mixed leaf salad...

A lovely winter warmer of a pie This month we decided to give Jamie Oliver's 'proper chicken pie' a go, with a few of own variations. See below for the ingredients and recipe - and also our finished attempt! Jamie Oliver's 'Proper Chicken Pie' Ingredients 1.5 kg whole free-range chicken olive oil 150 g piece higher-welfare smoked pancetta ½ a bunch of fresh thyme , (15g) 1 leek 1 celery heart 1 onion 1 carrot 2 heaped tablespoons plain flour 250 ml dry cider 1 heaped teaspoon