Asian Fish Sauce
Made in 5 minutes, simply by mixing together some sake, mirin, toasted sesame oil, dark and light soy sauce with some sugar, ginger, garlic and chilli flakes, this incredible sauce works with most types of fish and…
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Liptauer – Sweet Paprika Spiced Cheese Spread
A ridiculously moreish sweet paprika spiced cheese spread packed with gherkins, capers, caraway seeds, onions and mustard. It is most frequently served on an open sandwich on either rye or pumpernickel bread. You can also serve it…
Frangipane
Used in cakes, tarts and croissants, frangipane is cake batter made from butter, sugar, eggs, ground almonds, a little flour and a hint of vanilla and salt. It is very quick and easy to make, is utterly…
Spicy Aubergine and Red Pepper Chutney with Chilli and Tamarind
An utterly delectable, spicy chutney which packs a huge flavour punch. This chutney has curry and ginger flavours running through it with a tangy, tart kick from the tamarind. Aubergine and pepper/capsicum are classic bedfellows and the…
Bread Sauce
This buttery, creamy sauce, primarily made from bread and milk, but infused with flavours from onion, cloves, bay and nutmeg, is an absolute classic accompaniment for roast turkey or goose and a must at Christmas. I neither…
Homemade Custard
I was brought up with custard made from Bird’s custard powder, I loved it then, and to be honest, I still love it now. However, when I want to be a bit fancy pants or it is…
Christmas Chutney with Pears, Cranberry, Ginger and Cinnamon
Pears, Apples and Cranberries come together with cinnamon, cloves and ginger to make a delectable chutney ideal for use at home or to give as a gift. Bursting with the flavours of Christmas and with a hint…
Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Port
For the past 15 years we have celebrated Christmas in Switzerland. The snow, mountains and trees, indeed the whole atmosphere, is like stepping onto the set of a Christmas movie. For us, it is made even more…
Sage and Onion Sausagemeat Stuffing
Our absolute favourite stuffing. Moist and flavourful, loaded with sausagemeat, onion, fresh sage leaves and breadcrumbs, I use this stuffing when making a roast chicken dinner, I use it in my Christmas turkey and it is also…
Blueberry Sauce
Vibrant and bursting with blueberries, this sauce takes literally 5 minutes to make and is delicious with pancakes, yoghurt, granola, muesli, rice pudding, custard, porridge, waffles, French toast, cake e.g. lemon cake – whatever needs a delicious…