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25th September 2017

Super quick and healthy salmon supper

Aan easy guide to making a tasty and nutritious weeknight meal
25th September 2017

Pizza dough used three ways

Pizza, Naan Bread, and Dough Balls – all from one recipe
25th September 2017

Review: Pizza & Prosecco Festival

Pizza and Prosecco under one roof? The simple but effective combination
31st August 2017

Review: Tequila Festival

Hannah Brierley discovers that hangovers can sometimes be worth the pain at this year’s Tequila Festival in Manchester
22nd May 2017

Review: Grand Pacific

“After being led to the table and served our food, the bubble of grandeur and history began to burst a little”
22nd May 2017

Review: The Wharf

Make the most of the sunshine by taking a trip to Castlefield
8th May 2017

Review: Double Zero “00” Neapolitan Pizza

“Blown away by the taste and memories my starter had invoked, I couldn’t help but notice our fellow diners’ pizzas, exactly what anyone would hope for from a Neapolitan style pizzeria”
2nd May 2017

Review: Piccolino

“The restaurant is trimmed with deli counters that flaunt their wholesome produce whilst simultaneously working up your appetite”
24th April 2017

Review: Suri

“Perhaps we’ll head back for our graduation meals”
24th April 2017

GRUB Food Fair

We tried and tested a multitude of delicious treats from GRUB Food Fair, held at the Alphabet Brewing Company, before it takes a break from the streets of Manchester

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21st April 2017

Review: Indique

Miriam’s back on Burton Road to find our whether Indique deserves is high spot on TripAdvisor’s ‘best restaurants in Manchester’ list
2nd April 2017

Review: The Pasta Factory

“If the pasta brings in its native makers, then surely it’ll be good enough for me”
24th March 2017

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Who doesn’t love cookies? This is my favourite and easiest recipe. There’s no eggs so it can be eaten raw (although you might want to bake the flour for 10 minutes to “cook it.” Switch up the filling to your liking and let us know what your favourite cookie flavour is
24th March 2017

Pie and Ale

When pies spark a revolution, our southern girl finds her northern roots at Pie and Ale
22nd March 2017

Ricotta, pesto and spinach lasange

A vegetarian lasagne that rivals the Italian classic
20th March 2017

Review: Fazenda

Temptation will prevail, tells Samuel Pigott
20th March 2017

Review: Rustik

“When our food finally arrived, we almost grabbed the plates out from the waitressed hands with hunger-induced anticipation.”
17th March 2017

Leftover roast chicken and pea risotto

Miriam cooks risotto
17th March 2017

Leek and Parsley Roast Chicken

Impress your housemates with a classic roast chicken. This recipe adds another layer of flavour with parsley and lemon, while the vegetables and potatoes are cooked around the bird so it truly is a one pot meal
16th March 2017

Posh Chicken Nuggets

A fast food hangover fix without having to leave the house and I know exactly what’s in them