Food and drink news from Bury St Edmunds

50% OFF your food bill at Orissa
The generous guys at Orissa Indian Restaurant have given us a 50% OFF your food bill discount voucher which can be used when eating-in, Monday-Friday throughout the whole of September. Terms and conditions apply. You must take the voucher with you which is available...
read moreRecipes: Valentines Day 3 Course Vegan Meal
Starter Mushroom Crostini with Garlic Basil Vegan Ricotta “Cheese” Spread This party favourite uses a delicious tofu-based basil vegan ricotta spread, and is topped with a rich mixed mushroom mixture for the perfect bite-size appetizer! Prep time: 10 mins Cook time:...
read moreRecipe: Charred Cauliflower, Lemon & Caper Orzo
Make this easy orzo and cauliflower dish in just 25 minutes. It serves one for a main meal, plus there’s leftovers to enjoy for lunch the next day. Preparation time: 5 mins Cooking time: 20 mins Serves: 1-2 Ingredients: ½ cauliflower , broken into...
read moreRecipe: Sage sausage rolls
Serve up these amazing sage sausage rolls as a canapé at your Christmas cocktail party. They’re the perfect savoury mouthful! Preparation time: 30 mins Cooking time: 15 mins Serves: about 28 Ingredients: 30g salted butter 500g block puff pastry Plain flour for...
read moreRecipe – Self-saucing butterscotch pudding
Serve this self-saucing butterscotch pudding warm with ice cream for the ultimate treat for the whole family. It’s sure to disappear in a flash Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 1 hour Ingredients: 100g butter , melted, plus a little for the dish 275g...
read moreRecipe – Pumpkin Soup
Preparation time: less than 30 mins Cooking time: 30 mins to 1 hour Serves: 6–8 Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 garlic cloves 1 bay leaf 25g/1oz unsalted butter 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium pumpkin (prepared weight about 850g/1lb 14oz)...
read moreRecipe – Chocolate Chip Cookies
A fantastic cookie recipe, these delicious cookies are almost cakes, with a lovely soft texture that melts in your mouth, you will have the adults and children coming back for more!!! Ingredients: 200g softened butter 300g soft brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs...
read moreRecipe – Slow Cooker Rosemary Bread
Ingredients: 300ml lukewarm water 1 teaspoon sugar 1 packet active dry yeast, about 2 1/4 teaspoons 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped, plus more for sprinkling 470g all-purpose flour, plus more for...
read moreRecipe: Watermelon & feta salad
Ingredients: 700 g watermelon 1 small red onion 180 g feta cheese 1 bunch of fresh mint extra virgin olive oil Method: Scoop out and chop the watermelon flesh into chunks, discarding the peel. Peel and finely slice the onion, crumble the feta, then pick the...
read moreRecipe: Lemongrass beef stew with noodles
Ingredients: 1 tbsp ginger Ginger, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 3 stalks lemongrass, outer leaves removed, finely chopped 2 tbsp coriander leaves, plus extra to serve 2 red chillies, thinly sliced (leave the seeds in if you like it spicy) 2 tbsp vegetable oil 250g...
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