Perfectly matched bonfire night food and drink ideas
Everybody loves wrapping up warm and grabbing their SPAR-klers on Bonfire Night – and nothing completes it like comforting food and drinks to keep the chill at bay. Whether your plans are blazing or just a slow burn, your local SPAR’s got everything to make it a night to remember.Are you ready to get creative in the kitchen? Fire up your imagination with our delicious and simple Bonfire Night recipes.
Who says grown-ups can’t have campfire fun. The bold, bittersweet notes of coffee perfectly complement the gooey sweetness of roasted marshmallows. Toast up some gooey s’mores and sip on a smooth espresso martini for the ultimate Bonfire Night indulgence.
How to make:
S’mores
Layer melted chocolate, toasted marshmallows, and crunchy biscuits for classic s’mores. Short on time? Swap the melted chocolate for SPAR’s hazelnut choco spread - same indulgence, less fuss.
Espresso Martini
Shake up 50ml vodka with 75ml of freshly made coffee and ice. Full recipe and method here: https://www.spar.co.uk/recipes/categories/elf-on-the-coffee-shelf/
There’s nothing like a warming blend of whisky and honey to keep the cold out. Pair a hot toddy with the tangy bite and caramel crunch of a toffee apple. They’re a match made in Bonfire Night heaven!
Here’s how to make them:
Hot Toddy for 2:
· Simply mix 50ml of whisky with 3 tsp honey and cloves in a cup or glass, top with boiling water and stir until the mixture is perfectly blended.
Toffee apples:
· Stick skewers into washed apples, then make a toffee mix by boiling demerara sugar, butter, golden syrup, water, and a splash of cider vinegar. Dip each apple into the hot toffee, spooning over if needed, and let them set on a lined tray. Perfect for Bonfire Night snacking!
When it comes to winter warmers, chilli con carne is a fiery favourite that never disappoints. Served with steaming hot rice, it’s the perfect Bonfire Night crowd-pleaser. Pair it with a Mexican hot chocolate - a spicy twist on a classic that’ll keep everyone toasty from the inside out.
Beef Chilli Con Carne
Full recipe here: https://www.spar.co.uk/recipes/categories/one-pot-recipe-chilli-con-carne/
Mexican hot chocolate
· Heat 120ml of whole milk with 1½ tsp of ground cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 5 tsp of ground nutmeg, ¼ tsp of cayenne pepper. Once warm add 170g of chocolate chips and 25g cocoa powder.
Nothing says autumn like the rich, earthy taste of pumpkins – especially when it’s in the form of a pumpkin spiced coffee topped with cream. Pair it with delicious, tender pulled pork and you’ve got a combo that’s cosy and seriously satisfying.
How to make them:
Pumpkin Spice Latte
· Heat up milk (of your choice), pumpkin purée and sugar in a saucepan. Once the mixture is boiling nicely, throw in some vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spices and coffee granules. Serve your mixture and add some squirty cream as a nice topper.
Pulled Pork Sliders
· For fuss-free pulled pork sliders try SPAR’s slow cooked pulled pork. Already marinated to perfection, just heat it up in the microwave or oven, pile it into a soft bap, and you’re good to go. No prep, all taste - Bonfire Night sorted
