Baked apples with amaretti crumble - Amaretti & ricotta turn an everyday pud into a special treat - apples, your favourite eaters, lemon, ricotta, honey, amaretti biscuits, TURN THE OVEN ON TO 170˚C/150˚C fan/Gas 3; Wash the apples. Cut them in half and remove the core with a sharp knife. Place the apples in a [...]
The Lemon Squeezy rhubarb crumble - An indulgent treat the whole family will enjoy - rhubarb, orange (preferably organic), unsalted butter, wholemeal plain flour, rolled oats, soft brown sugar, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas 5; Wash and top and tail the rhubarb and cut the stalks into 5cm pieces. Zest and squeeze the orange.; Put [...]
Blueberry fool - Quick and easy make-ahead dessert for the family - fresh or frozen blueberries, lemon, plain yogurt, double cream, caster sugar, vanilla essence, Place the blueberries in a colander and rinse under running water. Reserve a few for decoration.; Put the berries in a pan and add the sugar and lemon juice. Heat [...]
Ricotta cheesecake with fresh strawberries - Light and creamy. Perfect for outdoor entertaining - unsalted butter, unwaxed lemons, ricotta, double cream, fresh strawberries, digestive biscuits, amaretti biscuits, caster sugar, cornflour, Crush the digestive and amaretti biscuits, either in a blender or by putting them in a food bag and lightly beating them with a rolling [...]
Vanilla panna cotta with raspberries - A make–ahead dinner party dessert with the wow factor - full fat plain yogurt, double cream, fresh raspberries, lemon, Vanilla pod, caster sugar + 2 tablespoons, sheets of gelatine or vegetarian alternative, Put the sheets of gelatine into a bowl and cover with cold water.; Split the vanilla pod [...]
Pavlova - A perfect marriage of fresh berries and crunchy meringue - eggs, double cream, fresh berries - strawberries, raspberries and blackberries, lemon, golden caster sugar, cornflour, wine vinegar, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas 4; Grease a baking sheet and cover with baking parchment.; Whisk the egg whites with electric beaters until they form firm, [...]
Pineapple gazpacho with pomegranate - Aromatic little pots for a drinks party - fresh ginger, pomegranate seeds, golden caster sugar, tin pineapple slices in fruit juice, Peel the ginger and place in a pan with the sugar and 100ml of water. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes or [...]
Yogurt cake - Light, delicious sponge - coconut or plain full fat yogurt, large eggs, unwaxed lemon, A little butter for greasing, plain flour, desiccated coconut, baking powder, sugar, groundnut oil, cocoa powder for dusting, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas 4; Wash the lemon and finely grate the rind. Grease a loose-bottomed 22cm cake tin [...]
Zingy fruit salad of melon and berries - The perfect way to round off a lazy summer meal - galia melon, cantaloupe melon, fresh raspberries, fresh blackberries, redcurrants, limes, rum (optional), Halve the melons and remove the seeds. Cut into thick slices and cube. Put the chunks of melon into a serving bowl.; Put the [...]
Strawberry granita - Cool, refreshing, low-calorie flavour explosion! - fresh strawberries, unwaxed lemon, Vanilla pod, xylitol, Slice the vanilla pod lengthways with a sharp knife. Rinse the lemon and remove the peel in strips. Squeeze the juice into a small saucepan.; Add 200ml of water to the pan, along with the xylitol, vanilla pod and [...]