Lemon and Poppyseed Cake with Almonds and Lemon Icing
This delicious lemony sponge, loaded with ground almonds, is topped with a silky, light, fresh lemon icing. The olive oil in the cake pairs wonderfully with the lemon, and they, in turn, are balanced with the mellow,…
Cream of Leek and Potato Soup or Vichyssoise
This classic, creamy, velvety smooth soup is made from a wonderful blend of gently sautéed and steamed leeks, potato and onion. It is a fabulous example of how 6 simple ingredients can come together so quickly to…
Pork and Apple Casserole with Cider and Crispy Sage
Tender, melt in the mouth cubes of succulent pork are swathed in a velvety, apple cider sauce with cubes of sweet apples, soft leeks, crispy sage leaves and a touch of cream. Whilst this casserole comes together…
Marzipan Brownies – aka Sherborne Brownies
With the classic intense, fudgy, chocolate interior, spiked with a hint of coffee and a touch of salt, these brownies are loaded with chunks of golden, sweet marzipan. An explosion of contrasting textures and flavours, these cakes…
Daffodil Christmas Cake
Jump to Recipe Christmas is an extremely hectic time of year for everyone, but no more so than if you are hosting a crowd. Fortunately there are many recipes which you can prepare well ahead of time…
Bethmännchen
Traditionally served during the Christmas period, Bethmännchen are chewy, soft, nuggets of rose-scented marzipan joy. Lightly caramelised in the oven, they are decorated with 3 almond halves, which add a wonderful crispy crunch with a hit of…
Lamb Ragu – Ragù di Agnello
With the same comfort and depth of flavour as a traditional ragù alla bolognese, this wonderful lamb ragu (or ragù di agnello, if you are being posh) is made with lamb and a fragrant collection of fresh…
Invisible Apple Cake
Loaded with layers and layers of melt in the mouth, tender, sweet slices of thin apple cooked in a simple, vanilla cake batter, this classic recipe hails from France. More apple than cake and wonderful for dessert,…
Mexican Red Rice with Red Pepper, Sweetcorn and Coriander
This wonderful, vibrant, fully loaded Mexican Red Rice, or Arroz Rojo, works well with a range of Mexican food. Technically served as a side, I could pretty much eat it just as it is! The rice is…
Grilled Pears with Mascarpone and Molten Chocolate
Soft, sweet, juicy pears filled with a puddle of warm chocolate, coated with a creamy mascarpone, vanilla custard and finished with melting, grated chocolate deliciousness. Ridiculously quick and easy to make, this classic combination of pear and…