Ian Scaramuzza, head chef at Claude Bosi’s two Michelin- starred Hibiscus in London, has won the 2015 Roux Scholarship. He beat five other finalists who all prepared ‘Turban of sole and salmon a la marinière at a cook-off held at Westminster Kingsway, London on Monday 30 March. Scaramuzza, 29, who entered the competition for the first time this year, was battling it out … [Read more...]
Last call for this year’s British Pie Awards
As the deadline to enter the 2015 British Pie Awards nears ever closer, the team behind the awards is making one last call for entries. The world-renowned British Pie Awards are held in Melton Mowbray and take place on April 22. The deadline to enter this year’s awards is April 3. With 20 classes to enter, there is a category suitable for pie producers of all shapes and … [Read more...]
How’s this for starters? Brandied Chicken Liver Pâté
A lot of people don’t eat commercially prepared pâté for the fear of what’s hidden inside. This recipe is easy to prepare, one of my absolute favourites and I can guarantee, its flavour cannot be bettered. It also uses low cost ingredients. This quantity makes approximately 750g pâté. Ingredients 3 rashers un-smoked bacon, rind removed and finely chopped 1 large … [Read more...]
Chefs Vegetarian Recipe of the Week, Tooti Frooti Chick’N Burger
Ingredients 4 Fry's Chicken-Style Burgers 4 Whole wheat Burger buns 4 Red chillies 2 tbsp Olive oil 1 tbsp Smoked paprika Egg-free Mayonnaise, to serve Red salad onions, thinly sliced 1 Mango, peeled and cut in small cubes Thinly sliced pineapple, halved 1 Pomegranate Method Bake the crumbed burgers in a preheated oven for 10 minutes … [Read more...]
Manslaughter charge over peanut allergy death
The CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) has announced that Mohammed Khalique Zaman, owner of the Indian Garden takeaway restaurant in Easingwold, North Yorkshire, has been charged with manslaughter by gross negligence, perverting the course of justice, and an employment offence under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. The charges arise following the death of Paul … [Read more...]