Vanilla Raspberry Creams
You know I'm not big on desserts, and I don't like custard, so this is my poor man's trifle. I made it to run down a bag of frozen raspberries, and a bargain Madeira cake did the rest. Who needs…
Fig Chutney
You can be as flexable as you like with this one, use whatever dried fruit you enjoy. It will keep for at least 6 months and should be stored in the fridge after opening and use within 3 weeks.
Roast fig pastries
We have a friend in our village who, every year, brings us wonderful fresh figs. Great with cheese, turned into a jam are all great but I wanted something a little more sophisticated for the restaurant but allowing the figs…
Black Forest Fruit Streusel Tart
A fruity Bakewell tart style dessert with a crumble topping. If you don't want to make the pastry you can use shop bought shortcrust instead.
Maple roast peaches
If you prefer a lighter dessert this is the one for you. Make it with apricots in the winter if you prefer using at least 2 apricots per person.
Plum upside down cake
I remember making this upside down cake 20 years ago and lost the original recipe. It took a couple of attempts to recreate the recipe and I eventually got there with it's sticky top and an almond sponge. Best served…
Frozen grapes
This isn't really a recipe however worth sharing. I keep a bag of frozen grapes in the freezer to either pick at in the evening instead of eating chocolate or serve with a cheese board. Freezing them seems to lend…
Basque Cheesecake with Maple Peaches & Almond Brittle
It's late September as I write this and the peach season is nearly over. If you can't get hold of peaches, use a mixture of seasonal berries or stone fruit. You'll need to make the cheesecake the day before and…