Food and drink news from Bury St Edmunds

Hangover Cure Smoothie
Over-indulged over Christmas and New Year? Try this delicious hangover cure you can slurp away to detoxify, rebuild electrolytes, and restore your body’s normal pH levels. Ingredients 1 tablespoon coconut oil 240ml Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 small banana 8...

Mulled Pear & Cranberry Punch
Hot pear cider, apple and cranberry juice plus sloe gin with cinnamon – you can’t get a better winter cocktail than this! Ingredients: 1 litre pear cider 1 litre pear (or cloudy apple) juice 1 litre cranberry juice good handful fresh or dried cranberries 150ml sloe...

Cranberry, Maple & Pecan Pudding
Dairy-free, wheat-free and gluten-free - this Christmas pudding is moist and has a real zing. A less rich, more refreshing way to round off Christmas dinner. Ingredients: For the pudding 100g each semi-dried prunes and date, stoned and chopped 100g each raisins and...

Cheesy bonfire bread
Best eaten fresh, this savoury bread can also be made ahead and frozen – perfect for Bonfire Night! Ingredients: 200g wholemeal flour 200g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda Bicarbonate of soda 2 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp caster...

Chorizo & mozzarella gnocchi bake
Upgrade cheesy tomato pasta with gnocchi, chorizo and mozzarella for a comforting bake that makes an excellent midweek meal. Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion , finely chopped 2 garlic cloves , crushed 120g chorizo , diced 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes 1 tsp...

Monday Madness at Orissa!
Every Monday in October, Orissa Indian Restaurant are offering a fabulous deal. Enjoy 2 curries with rice to take-away, at just £15! Collection only. Don't miss out! 108 Risbygate Street • Bury St Edmunds • IP33 3AA 01284 719116 www.orissabse.co.uk

Self-saucing butterscotch pudding
Serve this self-saucing butterscotch pudding warm with ice cream for the ultimate treat for the whole family. Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 1 hour Ingredients: 100g butter, melted, plus a little for the dish 275g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 300g...

Orissa Early Bird Offer
Throughout June 2023, Orissa, the contemporary indian restaurant in Risbygate Street are offering readers an Early Bird Offer when dining in. The offer is available 5pm – 6.30pm, daily. A main course + rice or naan + drink All for £15 per head. Terms & conditions...

Molten cheese stuffed burgers
Take burgers to the next level by stuffing them with cheddar and mozzarella for a gooey centre, and topping them with a dollop of herby burger sauce. Prep time: 45 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, very finely chopped 70g...

Watermelon prosecco sorbet slushies
Entertaining in the garden this Summer? These watermelon prosecco slushies are refreshing with a real kick! Prep time: 20 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients: 1 watermelon (about 2kg) 200ml prosecco, plus a little extra 3 mint sprigs, plus extra to serve 1/2 lemon, zest pared...