• “Colonel” Tom Parker made a name for himself as Elvis Presley’s manager, with many saying that he was central to the singer’s success. The ingredients in this cocktail…

    Miso soup is a traditional Japanese dish, made with a stock called dashi, is delicious, nutritious and surprisingly easy to make if you have the authentic ingredients. Miso is a fermented soy bean paste that is used to add a rich flavour to soups. Dashi is stock that is the base of most Japanese soups and can be used instead of water in dishes that require a delicately flavoured stock. This soup is highly regarded in Japan for its health properties. Cook’s tips: • Kelp is a kind of seaweed used in many types of Asian cooking. • Bonito flakes…

    Makes 4 thin-crust pizza basesCombine 300ml warm water, 2,5ml active dry yeast and 5ml sugar in a measuring jug, and leave until frothy, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, sift 450g white bread flour and 5ml salt in a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Gradually pour in the yeast mixture and 30ml olive oil. Using a wooden spoon, mix to form a smooth dough. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place the dough in a floured bowl, cover and leave to rise in a warm place until it’s more…

    Add your own flavour to bland cheeses such as ricotta, robiola, bel paese and mozzarella. • Drizzle with olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. • Drizzle with an olive oil and balsamic reduction. • Sprinkle with fennel seeds and seasoning. • Sprinkle with sprouts or seeds, like alfalfa, cress, soy beans or sunflower seeds.

    Asked to take time out from fine dining David Higgs invited some mates for brunch on his day off. Although the mood was jovial, David’s exacting standards and…