Grate the apples into a bowl and toss with the lemon juice and salt. Set aside for five minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, thyme, baking powder and pepper. Stir in the Cheddar. Place the apples in a clean tea towel and squeeze out the excess juice. Add the apples to the […]
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11 healthy comfort foods to soothe your soul
Christmas has come and gone, the weather is Baltic and it seems like covid just will not go away. If you’re focusing on lighter options but you’re still in need of comfort food, this is the collection for you: nourishing, flavoursome meals that will keep you healthy, happy and warm. Cauliflower Bolognese If you’re trying […]
Traditional Christmas pudding
Measure the sultanas, raisins, apricots and apple into a bowl with the orange juice. Add the measured brandy (rum or sherry), stir and leave to marinate for about one hour. Put the measured butter, sugar and orange zest into a large bowl and cream together with a wooden spoon or a hand-held whisk until light […]
Butterscotch mascarpone French toast
Melt the butter for the butterscotch sauce in a saucepan over a medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, salt and cream until smooth. Bring the mixture to a boil for 4-5 minutes. Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Transfer the butterscotch sauce to a bowl to cool slightly. […]
Strawberry stuffed French toast
Combine all of the ingredients for the syrup in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the strawberries are soft and the syrup is thick. Whisk together the eggs, milk and sugar in a shallow bowl. Spread half of the bread slices with the cream […]
Braised chilli beef with onions
Preheat the oven to 150°C/130˚C fan/gas mark 2. Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a heavy-bottomed ovenproof pot over a medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides, then remove to a plate. Add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onions, sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and cook for 6-8 minutes, […]
Easy strawberry millefeuille
Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface, then slice into three strips. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Transfer the pastry to the tray and prick all over with a fork. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Brush the pastry with the beaten egg and bake […]
Chicken, bacon and spinach fettuccine alfredo
1 Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil over a high heat and cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions. Drain well and set aside. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat and cook the bacon until golden and crisp. Transfer to a plate using a […]
Your round-up of our best fondant Christmas cakes
Christmas is an ideal time to have some fun with fondant. Whether you want to decorate your classic Christmas cake, make a warming spiced sponge or create something else entirely, fondant is fantastic for pulling together memorable showstoppers. Read on for a list of our top fondant cakes with varying levels of difficulty. 1. Smiley […]
Chimney cake
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Line three 20cm cake tins and two 10cm cake tins. Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Slowly stream in the eggs, mixing after each addition. Add the orange zest. Sieve in the flour and baking powder and fold in gently. Divide the mix […]