Drinks in Italy aren’t merely drinks. They are, inevitably, some part of the multi-act play that is The Meal there, be it the appetite-whetting snack-grazing complement of a refreshing Aperol Spritz, the just-right glass of vino with your primi, or a contemplative splash of amaro to ease the delicious ache of having consumed just a little too much tagliatelle.
All the chocolate and rum craziness you can handle.2 oz Flor de Caña 7-Year-Old Rum1/2 oz Godiva Chocolate Liqueur1 slice Habanero chile pepper1 dash Cinnamon2 tsp Brown sugar2 oz MilkWhipped creamGarnish: Grated pistachioAdd all the ingredients except the whipped cream to a small saucepan and simmer over low to medium heat until hot.
Cucumber Soup, Basil, ButtermilkCold buttermilk soups are an old-fashioned tradition, a tangy zip for fresh, summer vegetables that need little else. Here, the sweet, grassy mellowness of cucumbers is paired with that summery perfume of basil, distilled into a finishing oil you can keep on hand to drizzle on future soups and salads.
After the parents and family leave, get together with your friends for one last backyard BBQFor the recent college graduate, after the parents and extended family head home it’s time to celebrate your accomplishments (and those completed theses) with a group of your room/housemates. Start with drinks: stock the cooler with beer and read our guide to making beer cocktails, and then whip up a batch or two of this easy sangria (best served in a handy dispenser).
RecipesDish typeCakeCakes with fruitPineapple cakeAn incredibly delicious cake, which is fruity and packed full of flavour. It& 39;s made with crushed pineapple, walnuts and coconut. Enjoy as is or top with cream cheese icing.185 people made thisIngredientsMakes: 1 20x30cm cake300g caster sugar1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda250g plain flour2 eggs1 1/3 (432g) tins crushed pineapple with juice115g chopped walnuts50g desiccated coconutMethodPrep:20min ›Cook:35min ›Ready in:55minPreheat oven to 180 C / Gas 4.
Oxtail Shopping TipsMost cattle are fed a diet of grass until they are sent to a feedlot – where they are finished on corn. When possible, choose beef from cattle that are “100 grass fed” - it will be more expensive, but better for your health.Oxtail Cooking TipsThe method used to cook beef is dependent on the cut.
