Chicken Madras

Chicken Madras

CHICKEN MADRAS - for cosy nights in A hot, savoury, tangy, smooth, tomato-based curry that’s a firm favourite. This recipe recreates a typical Madras you would eat in a good Indian restaurant.  Despite having relatively few ingredients, when cooked correctly it will...

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Chana masala 

Chana masala 

CHANA MASALA - for chilly daytime dates Chickpeas are incredibly popular throughout South Asia and beyond. As with all pulses they are relatively cheap and packed with protein, so they form an important part of the diet, especially for vegetarians and vegans. ...

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VIP Valentine Dining Club Event

VIP Valentine Dining Club Event

At Smoking Lobster, Cowes SATURDAY 12TH FEBRUARY Exquisite Valentines tasting menu created by Chef/Owner GC Giancovich and the award-winning team at Smoking Lobster, GOLD WINNERS 2020-21 Red Funnel Best Restaurant Stunning live saxophone performance ...plus surprises...

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2022 Wedding & Events Show

2022 Wedding & Events Show

A stunning bridal catwalk runway show Live stage performances Exclusive show offers Luxury goody bags for the first 100 couples Bar and catering VIP experiences and competitions VIP Experience tickets - NOW AVAILABLE Spoil yourself with VIP tickets and enjoy an...

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Sicilian Pasta di Mandorla

Sicilian Pasta di Mandorla

“Pasta di Mandorla are a Sicilian Christmas speciality. My grandmother, Nonna Maria, my aunties and my mum used to make huge trays of them in those busy baking days leading to Christmas. Pasta di Mandorla make a delicious festive gift and are naturally gluten...

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Christmas Crunch

Christmas Crunch

“Put on your favourite Christmas jumper, turn up the festive tunes, and make a big batch of Christmas Crunch Granola. Golden oaty clusters with warm Christmas spices and maple/medjool sweetness with red goji berries (swap for cranberries if you prefer!) filled in...

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Soul-lifting roasted squash salad

Soul-lifting roasted squash salad

Not just for summer, this everyday beauty combines rustic roasted Living Larder squash, caramelized onion and indulgent blue cheese (our favourite is multiple award-winning ‘Isle of Wight Blue’) in a gloriously satisfying turn-of-season salad.  Salad with roasted...

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Isle of Wight Doughnuts

Isle of Wight Doughnuts

by James Rayner, author of 'Isle of Wight Historic Food' Based on a recipe of 1845. Makes 10 300g strong white bread flour 150 - 175ml whole milk 50g unsalted butter, cubed 50g fine brown sugar or light muscovado, sieved 7g sachet of instant yeast 2 tsp. allspice 1⁄4...

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