Sweet, elegant and very tempting, these little cakes are making the most of this season’s rhubarb. They are great for kids to help out with too. MAKES 12 100g (3½oz) butter 100g (3½oz) caster sugar 2 large free-range eggs 100g (3½oz) self-raising flour 1 level tsp baking powder FOR THE […]
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Invite your friends and family round for an autumn barbecue and bonfire and serve them hot grilled seasonal plums. Or if there are no dry days in sight, simply cook indoors on a hot cast-iron skillet, and serve with ice cream. SERVES 4 7-8 ripe plums 8 scoops of ice […]
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Making sweet pastry on a blustery, cold day can really lift the spirits. These little tarts are a perfect teatime treat, for friends and family to enjoy on a grey day. MAKES 8 TARTS FOR THE PASTRY 225g plain flour 100g butter 80g sugar 1 large free-range egg ½ lemon, […]
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These little delights are fantastic as part of a party spread, or as a light lunch – and go well with a glass of chilled white wine. SERVES 4 175g/6oz seedless grapes, halved 1 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper 4 slices of rustic […]
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Make the most of your gooseberries with this delicious, but very simple dessert that is sure to please a hungry crowd. SERVES 4 – 6 450g/15½ oz gooseberries 2½ tbsp caster sugar 4 tbsp elderflower cordial 1 lemon, juice of 300ml double cream 4 meringue nests, crushed METHOD 1. Wash […]
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This is a really elegant and pretty dish to serve, perhaps as a starter or light lunch. Make sure the figs are nice and ripe before using. SERVES 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 sheets filo pastry, each one halved 75g/3oz half fat crème fraîche 125ml semi-skimmed milk 30g/1oz Italian […]
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This delightful take on pain perdu, or French toast, is a breakfast to serve on a special occasion! Champagne-infused berries and silky brioche make this a very indulgent dish. SERVES 4 1 loaf of brioche 4 large eggs, free range 400ml (14fl oz) double cream 100g (3½oz) sugar 2 tsp […]
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