Light lemon mousse - A zesty and refreshing end to a meal - large eggs, unwaxed lemons, Sprigs of mint to decorate, caster sugar, Icing sugar, salt, Natural food colouring (optional), Rinse the lemons. Grate the zest and squeeze the juice.; Separate the eggs, putting the yolks into a heatproof bowl. Beat the egg yolks [...]
Summer fruit compote - Summer in a bowl - ripe apricots, blueberries, fresh strawberries, orange, caster sugar ((optional)), vanilla extract, TURN THE OVEN ON TO 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas 4; Squeeze the orange and add the vanilla extract to the juice.; Wash the apricots and strawberries under the tap. Cut the apricots in half and remove the [...]
Orange and yogurt puddings - A quick and easy dessert to rustle up - Greek yogurt, orange, preferably organic, eggs, strong coffee, savoiardi (sponge finger) biscuits, Icing sugar, best quality cocoa powder, Make the coffee and set aside to cool.; Separate the eggs. Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Add the icing [...]
Mango and avocado salsa - This zesty relish is an ideal partner for oily fish - ripe but firm mango, ripe avocado, red chilli, lime, groundnut oil, Sea salt, Halve the avocado and remove the stone. Peel off the skin and dice the flesh.; Halve the mango and remove the stone. Peel off the skin [...]
Trifle with an Italian twist - Simple and scrumptious - home-made custard, double cream, avoiardi (sponge finger) biscuits, tin of cherry filling, amaretti biscuits, amaretto liqueur, Line the bottom of a 2-litre glass bowl with the savoiardi biscuits, filling any gaps.; Drizzle 4 tablespoons of the amaretto liqueur over the biscuits. Add the cherry filling [...]
Raspberry and oat traybake - A moreish guilt-free treat full of oaty goodness. Really easy to make and a great standby snack that stores well in an airtight container. - fresh raspberries, unsalted butter, agave nectar, rolled oats, ground almonds, salt, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas 6; Butter a 20cm x 20cm baking tray.; Put [...]
Maple plum crumble - Perfect pud for autumn - ripe plums, red William pears, unsalted butter, maple syrup, plain wholemeal flour, rolled oats, golden caster sugar, ground cinnamon, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 200˚C/180˚C fan/Gas 6; Wash the plums, cut them in half and remove the stones.; Peel and quarter the pears and remove the core.; Place [...]
Limoncello jelly - An elegant and refreshing end to a special meal - large oranges, pink grapefruits, lemon, pomegranate seeds, cardamom pods, caster sugar, limoncello liqueur, sheets of gelatine or vegetarian alternative, Juice the oranges, grapefruit and lemon.; Crack the cardamom pods open in a pestle and mortar or use the blade of a large [...]
Lemon pudding - A scrumptious tangy pudding. Lovely with fresh berries. - unsalted butter, softened, unwaxed lemons, large eggs, semi-skimmed milk, caster sugar, plain flour, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas 4; Butter a 1.5 litre oven-proof dish.; WEIGH Weigh the butter and sugar and set aside.; Grate the zest from the lemons and squeeze the [...]
Caramelised pineapple & banana with ice cream - Sweet and simple. Make it boozy – or not. - banana, tin pineapple slices in fruit juice, of the preserving juice, brown sugar, rum (optional), Put the sugar into a frying pan and heat gently until it dissolves. Add the pineapple slices.; Peel the banana and split [...]