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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Orange and pomegranate slices - Refreshing, healthy, satisfying snack or dessert - Oranges, pomegranate, Sprig of fresh mint (optional), Peel and slice the oranges. Cut the pomegranate into quarters and remove the seeds.; ARRANGE Arrange the orange slices on a serving dish. Scatter the pomegranate seeds over and decorate with mint leaves.; Cover with cling [...]