BLACKCURRANT FRAGIPANE TART
At once sweet and piercingly tart, blackcurrants are the most lovable of summer fruits, here paired with ground almonds in a tasty tart. Fudgy inside and the blackcurrants burst and … Continue Reading →
Category: DESSERT
BAKED PEACHES
I love to cook this, it is so summer. ….and easy, no! Really Ingredients 1 peach (white or yellow) per person. Marsala/Madeira or Amaretto Light brown sugar Amaretti biscuits … Continue Reading →
PEARS BAKED WITH MARSALA AND CINNAMON
These pears, were my contribution to the sharing meal with Cathy and Nigel. So tasty and so easy. Serve warm. I decided on Greek yogurt with a dash of … Continue Reading →
TARTE TATIN
When you make this, go for firm apples that will not fall about. It takes time do prepare the caramel. It needs to done over medium heat, taking your time … Continue Reading →
WHITE CHOCOLATE, CROISSANT BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING
We love bread and butter pudding quintessential English. So, using French croissant seemed a step to far, plus the recipe comes from one of our least favourite TV cooks. James … Continue Reading →
MANGO AND STRAWBERRY SALAD
Sheila is not a dessert person at all, maybe a Crème brûlée, preferring a fruit salad. This simple fruit salad with a splash of tequila is perfect. The trick is … Continue Reading →
HOT STRAWBERRY PIE
Sheila’s Mum used to make a soft strawberry pie, which according to Sheila always had a soggy bottom. So, it is interesting reading Simon Hopkinson’s introduction to … Continue Reading →
CREAMY MASALA CHAI CREME BRULEE
Sheila isn’t much of a desert fan, but all things custard wins her over. I’m already there. This is an Indian twist on the French classic, and once again from … Continue Reading →