My mum makes the best coq au vin in the world, so last week, when I had guests over, I knew I had to try it out. I vaguely followed her recipe, but mostly made it up as I went along. It was one of the yummiest meals I’ve made in ages! Really rich and flavoursome (might be something to...
I have always been a bit scared of pastry. But I’m determined to conquer it (with the help of my new Roux book!), so I made an apple tart for the first time last week, and it actually turned out really well! I based the pastry on Roux’s flan pastry recipe and then went solo from there. It was absolutely...
Happy St David’s Day! To celebrate, we’re making the cheesetastic classic, Welsh Rarebit. Now there are lots of recipes out there that promise they’re the most authentic. I’ve combined a touch of Hugh F-W’s with, er, what I had in the cupboard. The result was a ridonculously cheesy dinner that left me nearly comatose. It’s creamy, rich and tangy –...
HAPPY PANCAKE DAY! I love pancake day so much that I’ve made a stop motion film about pancakes. That’s how cool I am. Hope you enjoy it, and here’s the recipe! It’s the most basic pancake recipe on earth and it’s super scrummy. 125g plain flour pinch salt 1 egg 300mls milk knob of butter Weigh out your flour...
I made these gorgeous Valentine’s treats last night. They’re really light and sweet and they make a lovely gift for your lover, colleagues, neighbour etc etc. I like to dip them in chocolate but you can serve them with just a sprinkling of caster sugar if you like (best done when straight out of the oven). Package up with some...
I made this custard to go with a crumble over the weekend and my friends absolutely loved it. No one believed me when I told them it was ridiculously easy, so I’m publishing the proof! With this easy peasy recipe, you’ll never be reaching for the tinned stuff again. I created this recipe after trying a few different ones and...
This is a perfect dish for a chilly evening and is pretty cheap to make, so it’s good for those on a budget! I like to serve it with freshly steamed vegetables, though my flatmate likes it with curly kale. Delish with a glass of red wine. For four people, you will need: 6-8 large potatoes, peeled and quartered 150...
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This gorgeous sauce is delicious warm and served over ice cream! I like to make it as a gift to take to dinner parties. It’s lovely given in a large jar with a big bow! :) Also excellent in banana splits and sundaes. 200g butter 140g soft brown sugar 397g can condensed milk 397g can caramel 1 tsp ground cinnamon...
Homemade lemon curd is simply to die for. It’s much much nicer than the shop bought stuff and it’s wickedly easy. Super delish on hot buttered toast! You need: 8 oz sugar 4 oz butter 2 eggs zest of 3 lemons juice of 2 large lemons How to make it: Grate the lemon rind carefully, removing just the yellow zest...
My variation of classic gingerbread is nice and chewy and not too strong. Delish with a cuppa. Makes 12-20 depending on size You will need: 3/4 cup Trex vegetable shortening (looks like this, available in the butter/lard/marg section of your local large supermarket!) 1 cup white sugar 1 eggs 1/4 cup golden syrup 2 tsps baking soda pinch of salt...
This is a brilliant dish to make with leftover bangers and mash, though you can of course make it with fresh bangers and mash if you fancy it. It’s lovely comfort food with that little bit of richness. Plus you just can’t beat a bit of red wine jus! You will need (for one): 2-3 good quality sausages 2-3 large...
These truffles are easy peasy to make and make wonderful home made Christmas presents. Just buy a cute presentation box, tie with a ribbon and voila! :) 6 oz good quality plain chocolate 2 oz butter, chopped into small chunks 4 oz madeira cake crumbs 2 tablespoons double cream 1 egg yolk 2-3 tablespoons brandy or rum 150g white chocolate,...