Pandowdy – Core Recipe
Pandowdy is a traditional American dessert thought to go back to German settlers on the north east coast of the US. It has a delicious layer of luscious, sweet fruit topped with crispy pastry. This dessert is…
Light Lemon Fruitcake with Almonds and Vanilla Mascarpone Icing
This delicious soft and fluffy treat is another cake I made for Charlotte to take into the hospital. Like the Banana Cake with Lemon Icing, it is all made in one bowl and uses mincemeat from Christmas.…
Banana Cake with Lemon Icing
Moist, sweet, fluffy sponge cake bursting with banana flavour and topped with a delicious lemon water icing. The slight tang from the lemon complements the sweet banana and the slightly crispy icing brings a wonderful texture contrast…
Spicy Aubergine and Red Pepper Chutney with Chilli and Tamarind
An utterly delectable, spicy chutney which packs a huge flavour punch. This chutney has curry and ginger flavours running through it with a tangy, tart kick from the tamarind. Aubergine and pepper/capsicum are classic bedfellows and the…
Chutney – Core Recipe
I love making different chutneys. Most of my recipes have come about because I am using up some fruit or vegetables which I found lurking in my fridge or fruit bowl and are coming to the end…
Bread Sauce
This buttery, creamy sauce, primarily made from bread and milk, but infused with flavours from onion, cloves, bay and nutmeg, is an absolute classic accompaniment for roast turkey or goose and a must at Christmas. I neither…
Lemon Surprise
Soft and fluffy lemon mousse layered with trifle sponges which are softened and infused with lemon and topped with a thick layer of softly whipped double cream. This delectable dessert, from my paternal grandmother, is older than…
Chicken Biryani
After 7 days of Christmas feasting, we were all craving something a little different and spicy on New Year’s Day. Typically, I serve more traditional food such as a Beef Wellington, a Venison Casserole or Beef and…
Chocolate Truffles
Velvety and smooth, these dark chocolate truffles, rolled in cocoa, are a luxurious treat. I love them in the morning with a caffè latte. Or with a cup of tea in the afternoon – crikey I’ve even…
Vegetarian Chowder with Nut Loaf and Sweetcorn
Leftover Nut Loaf, sweetcorn kernels and diced new potatoes with onion, carrot and hints of garlic, all served in a rich broth made from vegetable stock, milk and cream and thickened with a roux. This silky, smooth…
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