Featuring a killer starter, main, and dessert as well as a drink to wash it all down with, this is Ben Lippett's ultimate dinner party. You're welcome.
Ingredients
Makes 3 dinners, each serving 4
For The Entire Menu:
1 Nori Seaweed Sheets
20g Fresh Ginger
2 Garlic Cloves
3 Spring Onions
100g Button Mushrooms
100g Tofu
1 ¼ tbsp Soy Sauce
½ tbsp Sesame Oil
½ tsp Brown Sugar
70g Sesame Seeds
4 Cod Fillets
190g Flour
6 Eggs
150g Breadcrumbs
4 tbsp Mayonnaise
1 Red Onion
50g Parsley
25g Dill
2 Chillies
1 Orange
500g Microwave Rice
150ml Guinness
25ml Kahlúa
75ml Sparkling Wine
220g Unsalted Butter
220g Sugar
½ Tsp Almond Extract
220g Almonds
500g Shortcrust Pastry
450g Cherries
4 Tbsp Cherry Jam
2 Tbsp Icing Sugar
4 Tbsp Crème Fraîche
The Recipes
Have go at doing your best Ben Lippett cosplay and serve up this menu at your next dinner party. Your guests will be impressed. We hope.
Mini Sesame Toasts
Filled with a delicious mushroom tofu mix and finished with a crispy sesame skin, these mini sesame toasts are so fun to make.
Cod Milanese With Chilli & Orange Dressing
You've had a veal milanese, you've had a chicken milanese, but have you ever had a cod milanese? This Italian-inspired recipe will be a hit with pescatarians.
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Black Velvet Cocktail Recipe
If you've never heard of a Black Velvet, it's a classic cocktail made from the simple yet intriguing combination of sparkling wine and stout beer. Traditionally, these two ingredients create a rich, velvety drink that's both refreshing and darkly indulgent. This version takes things up a notch by adding Kahlúa, the iconic coffee liqueur, for an extra layer of depth and sweetness. The addition of Kahlúa brings subtle coffee and caramel notes that blend perfectly with the stout's roasted flavours and the crisp, bubbly finish of sparkling wine. Whether you're a fan of rich stouts, love the sophistication of sparkling wine, or crave a hint of coffee in your cocktails, this twist on the Black Velvet is sure to impress. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in, this cocktail offers a deliciously bold and balanced flavour profile that’s as indulgent as it is easy to make.
Cherry & Almond Tart
It doesn't get much more classic than this. Ben Lippett's easy cherry and almond tart recipe is perfect for when cherries are in season. A pud to remember.