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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Baked pears with cranberries and pistachios - Easy & healthy - the perfect end to a family meal - ripe pears, Greek yogurt, dried cranberries, maple syrup, pistachios, TURN THE OVEN ON TO 200˚C/180˚C fan/Gas 6; Wash the pears. Halve them and remove the core with a small knife.; Place the pears, cut side up, [...]
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 [...]
Roasted rhubarb with honey and orange - A delicious way to enjoy rhubarb - rhubarb, orange, preferably organic, honey, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas 4; Wash and top and tail the rhubarb. Chop each stalk into 5cm pieces.; Zest and squeeze the orange. Mix the juice and zest with the honey.; Place the rhubarb pieces [...]
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 [...]