Twinings - Intensely Tropical Smoothie

Looking for something cool and refreshing - try my Intensely Tropical Smoothie for Twinings:

http://www.twinings.co.uk/blog/2016/january/intensely-tropical-smoothie

Divine Chocolate and Peanut Butter Hearts

With very little prep and hassle, you can make these sweet tasty bites and wow the special someone on the receiving end. They are probably the quickest tasty treat I have ever made...and cheap too, with only 4 ingredients! They are not the healthiest things however, but who doesn't like a naughty something once and a while.

Ingredients (makes 8 large chocolates)

- 400g chocolate, around 52% cocoa (very cheap from Lidl!)

- 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter (or dairy free nut butter if preferred)

- 1 tsp maple syrup or natural sweet syrup such as 'Sweet Freedom'

- goji berries to decorate

You will need silicone moulds, so that the chocolates come out easily. Mini cupcake cases would also work.

1. Place all of the chocolate into a glass bowl resting on a saucepan with a little water in it. Heat up the saucepan to melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally. When the choc is melted, after around 3 minutes, pour a little into your moulds - about 1 1/2 tbsp each depending on the size of your mould, or 1/2 tsp if using mini cupcake cases. 

2. Put the chocolate in the freezer for a few minutes while you prepare the peanut butter filling.

3. Mix together the peanut butter and sweetner. If you find it won't mix, heat it up a little in a pan. 

4. By this time, the chocolate in the freezer should be nice and hard. Remove it and spoon 1 tsp of peanut butter filling in the centre. Return them to the freezer for another few minutes.

5. If the chocolate that was heated up has gone a bit hard, pop it back on the hob to heat it up.

6. Finally, once the peanut butter filling has hardened, remove them from the freezer and place another 2 tbsp of chocolate on top, levelling the cups out as much as possible. Decorate with a few goji berries, nut sprinkles or rose petals before returning them to the freezer for a final set - around 2 hours. 

7. If you have used silicone moulds, the chocolates should pop out extremely easily. The outside should be nice and hard, and the centre all gooey and delicious.

Extremely quick and scrumptious - ENJOY!

Twinings - Chicken, Sweet Potato and Spinach Curry With Jasmine Infused Rice

After something to warm you up on this miserable weekend? 

Curries are a perfect thing to cook when it is grey and cold outside, the smell can make you feel like you’re immersed in India! They're also very simple and cost effective when you have all the spices and ingredients ready in the cupboard, as well as being much healthier than buying pre-made sauces. It’s useful to keep chillies in the freezer, so they’re available when you need them. The sweet potato can always be swapped for butternut squash or aubergine and the good thing about curry is it doesn't matter what vegetables you use. Don't be afraid to experiment.

http://www.twinings.co.uk/blog/2016/january/chicken-sweet-potato-and-spinach-curry

Twinings - Mango, Avocado and Rocket Salad with Mango Tango Tofu

Salads aren’t just for summer! This is a great dish if you’re craving something light, healthy and refreshing after a heavy winter. The sweet flavours of mango team nicely with the sharp rocket and tangy dressing to make an easy salad which you’ll want to make time and time again.

Please have a look at my sixth January Twinings recipe: http://www.twinings.co.uk/blog/2016/january/mango-avocado-and-rocket-salad-with-mango-tango

Twinings - Steamed Green Tea and Avocado Smoothie

Doing dry January? Try my Steamed Green Tea and Avocado Smoothie recipe on the Twinings Blog:

http://www.twinings.co.uk/blog/2016/january/steamed-green-tea-and-avocado-smoothie

Twinings Tea Recipes

I am excited to announce that I will be creating and executing some more recipes for Twinings over the winter months, using a number of their new teas. Visit www.twinings.co.uk/blog in the next few weeks to find some of my recipes. I have included some images and links below of my summer Twinings recipes.

Gluten, Dairy and Sugar Free Apple & Rosehip Raw Cheesecake

http://www.twinings.co.uk/blog/2015/june/gluten,-dairy-and-sugar-free-cheesecake

Dairy, Sugar Free Apple & Pear Fruits Summer Pudding

http://www.twinings.co.uk/blog/2015/june/dairy,-sugar-free-summer-pear-berry-fruits-pudding

Dairy Free Fudge Melts Green Tea Carrot and Raisin Cake

http://www.twinings.co.uk/blog/2015/june/dairy-free-fudge-melts-green-tea-carrot-and-raisin

Dairy and Gluten Free Blueberry and Courgette Muffins with Earl Grey Green Tea

http://www.twinings.co.uk/blog/2015/june/dg-free-blueberry-and-courgette-muffins

Intensely Lime & Ginger Prawn Asian Noodle Broth

http://www.twinings.co.uk/blog/2015/june/prawn-noodle-asian-broth-with-lime-ginger-tea

Inspired by Zoe McNulty - Summer Salad with Lemon Zest Chicken and Blueberries

http://www.twinings.co.uk/blog/2015/july/summer-salad-with-lemon-zest-chicken

  

C Food London - A Hidden Pop-Up Gem

I thought this was worth a blog review as it was such a special evening, and the food was stunning! Having seen a few photos posted on Instagram from friends, I knew this one was a must visit. C Food is a pop-up alfresco restaurant at 29 Peckham Road and is home to oysters and other fresh seafood delights every Sunday evening, as well as some lovely young staff; until 27th September.

 The venue is stunning, everything has it's place, and if you go on the right night, you'll be treated and greeted with live music! As you step into the courtyard, your worries subside and you feel like you're in the South of France for one night only. An exotic healthy alcoholic beverage will be waiting for you at the bar, and there is also a wide selection of other thirst-quenching drinks.

The starter is a large plate of oysters, and wow are they delicious! Having thought I would only try one (as I'm not a great fan), one turned into three, and would have been more, if it hadn't been for the hungry band members who we were sharing with. 

Salt water, lemon, tabasco and Norfolk oyster = dreamy!

After much chatting and mingling, the piece de resistance arrives. You'll find your eyes bulging so wide that your vision is blurred (check photo above). Time to feast on huge prawns, dressed crab, amazing homemade fish pate, smoked salmon, mussels, radishes, new potatoes, salad, fresh bread, and delicious homemade aioli. 

You'll soon find that it has turned dark and you don't want to leave. Great atmosphere and divine food - Thank you C Food London.

@CFoodLondon

www.cfoodlondon.com