Food and Dining

Food is the only thing we love as much as holidays, so it goes without saying that we had our bums on the sofa for the grand finale of the Great British Bake Off this week. To celebrate the latest series, we’re taking a look at some of the greatest…

We never met a cookie we didn’t like. This P&O Cruises recipe is an alternative take on traditional flavours, blending peanut butter with zesty lime and creamy white chocolate. INGREDIENTS 250g plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 145g caster sugar 75g unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1…

Continuing our theme of winter warmers is a classic dish that’ll whisk you away to pavement cafes along the Seine on a cold November night in Paris, with a recipe courtesy of Oceania’s Master Chef & Executive Culinary Director Jacques Pépin. INGREDIENTS 250ml beef stock 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1KG thinly…

The clocks have gone back and the nights are drawing in. In our world, that means more time spent cruise shopping with a brews, and that can only mean one thing; you’re going to need biscuits. Royal Caribbean’s Coconut Ranger cookies will do the trick (or treat!) INGREDIENTS 600g plain…

This classic French upside-down apple tart is autumn on a plate. This recipe rustles up individual tartlets, each best served with a dollop of crème fraîche. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 2 Granny Smith apples 3 tablespoons butter, melted 3 tablespoons white sugar 1 tablespoon lemon zest Pinch of cinnamon Pinch of nutmeg…

The orange stuff is in the shops and this recipe from Viking Cruises turns pumpkin into the autumn warmer we’re all craving as the weather starts to cool. Best of all, it’ll be on the table in 20 minutes! INGREDIENTS For the soup 29ml olive oil 1 shallot, minced 1…

With a Michelin-starred chef, one of the world’s most famous interior designers and globally-inspired cuisine and cocktails, the culinary experience on board Celebrity Cruises latest ship Celebrity Beyond is set to be “without comparison,” Celebrity Cruises Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, the company’s President and CEO announced on Wednesday. Unveiling the dining experience…

There is no showstopper quite like the soufflé and those served in Celebrity’s Murano restaurant top the bill in terms of indulgence. Recreate them at home and prepare to amaze your guests with cheesy, gooey goodness. Serves 6 INGREDIENTS For the soufflé 170g unsalted butter 170g plain flour 2 litres…

There’s something special about breakfasts on holiday. They’re the polar opposite of breakfasts at home, aren’t they? Hurried cereal and lukewarm coffee to go replaced with multi-course feasts on the balcony. Eggs Royale is a breakfast classic combining a pillow-soft English muffin, creamy hollandaise sauce, runny poached eggs and salty…

And just like that, the last Bank Holiday of the year is upon us. We aren’t quite ready to bed down for winter just yet, instead you’ll find us sipping jugs of Viking’s sweet sangria in the garden as we embrace those last few days of summer. Serves six (allegedly…