I was given this recipe many years ago and thought I would share it with you. The delicate crisp biscuits are just the accompaniment for a cup of coffee or tea. Coconut, Cornflake Meringue Cookies Ingredients: 2 cups corn flakes 3/4 cup of coconut 3/4 cup of sugar 2 tbsp melted butter 2 egg whites at room temperature* pinch of salt Method: Preheat oven to … Continue reading Coconut, Cornflake Meringue Cookies
Grace’s delicious profiteroles are her signature dessert dish and she has kindly shared her recipe with us. The delicate choux pastry shells are filled with a smooth custard and drizzled with chocolate sauce. These delightful little morsels are perfect for celebrations, afternoon tea or dessert. Careful attention to measuring the ingredients and patience will reward you with a feather light puff that everyone will enjoy. … Continue reading Grace’s Profiteroles
Soup makes a quick and satisfying meal and this recipe is so easy to make. Celery and potatoes and the sweetness of a red Spanish onion give this soup great flavour. Topped off with crisp prosciutto and served with some crusty sourdough bread, it is perfect for any meal. Celery and Potato Soup Ingredients: 150 g celery, chopped into 1 cm lengths 4 medium Desiree … Continue reading Celery and Potato Soup
The edible part of an artichoke is actually the bud of the plant before flowering and it is native to the Mediterranean area where it has been cultivated since the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The part of the bud that we eat is the fleshy lower portion of the petals and the “heart” at the base of the bud. The choke, which … Continue reading Italian Stuffed Artichokes
Our giant mulberry tree is groaning under the weight of a bumper crop of berries this year. It is a focus for the whole neighbourhood to come and share in in the bounty and eat the glossy, sweet black berries straight from the tree. This recipe includes mulberries and some rhubarb in a delicious citrus cake with a crusty cinnamon sugar topping. If there are … Continue reading Mulberry and Rhubarb Tea Cake
Ann has shared with us the recipe for her delicious date and pecan loaf. It is nutritious and so easy to make. It is low in sugar, has no eggs or milk and yet is still moist. For the lactose intolerant, just substitute olive oil for the butter as listed in the ingredients of the recipe. By preparing the ingredients ahead of time, this loaf … Continue reading Ann’s Date and Pecan Loaf
Champagne pastry has a light cake like texture due to the addition of self raising flour and cornflour. The spiced apples and champagne pastry make a wonderful light slice for afternoon tea. Spiced Apple Slice with Champagne Pastry Ingredients: Apple Filling: 4 large Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced thinly 285 mls water (10 fl oz) 1 Tsp ground cinnamon 4 whole cloves 1/4 cup … Continue reading Spiced Apple Slice with Champagne Pastry
Italian cauliflower and potato soup is really quick and easy to make. Cauliflower is in season and this soup, with potato, fresh tomato and garlic, is satisfying and delicious. Italian Cauliflower and Potato Soup Ingredients: 1/2 large head of cauliflower, trimmed of leaves an stalks and cut into florets 3 medium potatoes, peeled, and cut into 1cm cubes 3 Roma tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise … Continue reading Italian Cauliflower and Potato Soup
This delicious and easy to make slice brings together the flavours of cranberry and sultana with oats and coconut. The slice is moist and morish and a perfect accompaniment for your afternoon tea or coffee. Oat, Cranberry and Fruit Slice Ingredients 1 cup of oats 1/4 cup coconut 100g self raising flour 50 g dried cranberries 50 g sultanas 1 cup light brown sugar 1 … Continue reading Oat, Cranberry and Fruit Slice
Turnovers made from flaky puff pastry and delicious spiced apples and rhubarb are so easy to prepare and make a tasty treat. I have included instructions for freezing the turnovers so that you will have these delightful little parcels ready to bake whenever you want. Many thanks to Dominique who shared her recipe and clever method for freezing with us. Spiced Apple Turnovers Ingredients: 4 … Continue reading Spiced Apple and Rhubarb Turnovers
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