For some reason I always believed baking amaretti biscuits was a difficult task. Perhaps because I remember an attempt not so long ago that didn’t quite work out. Actually, it was a complete disaster. This photograph is not from that attempt. That photograph was from a later attempt. One which took several… Read More
This appetiser is a great dish to serve at a summer party or barbecue and the combination of sweet and savoury flavours is a real treat for the tastebuds! Ingredients: 100g prosciutto crudo ham 125g mozzarella half a honeydew melon 100g cherry tomatoes Cocktail sticks Method: Using a melon baller work through… Read More
There is nothing quite like making your very own hummus. It is a quick and easy recipe and costs far less to make your own than to buy. If you love hummus and haven’t tried making your own yet now is the time to begin. Once you do, you’ll never look back. Ingredients:… Read More
A crunchy biscuit base topped with a sweet, creamy mousse made with fresh strawberries makes this a delicious summer treat for the whole family. This recipe makes one 9″ cake. For the base: 150g butter 40g digestive biscuits 2tbsp caster sugar For the mousse: 400g fresh strawberries ½ lemon 600ml double cream 100g… Read More
It’s July. It’s summer. And in England that means nothing. We have only been back from our travels a week and we are desperate to head off to warmer climes again. The dull, grey skies are positively autumnal and the rain… oh I try to tell myself that it’s good for the grass… Read More
This recipe is a delightful summer twist on the traditional Christmas roast dinner. Just throw it on the BBQ for an all-in-one meal – perfect for get-togethers or camping alike. Not barbecue weather? No problem – just pop the parcels in the oven instead. In the meantime, join in with some more summery Christmas… Read More