In the words of Pru Leith, this is worth the calories – is a lovely summer cake especially if like me you love marmalade. Optional drizzle of icing and some toasted almonds and this makes a delicious sweet treat. Serves 12 3 oranges boiled in water for 30 mins until soft then blitzed until a thick puree 6 eggs 250g sugar 125 ground almonds 250 … Continue reading Orange & Almond Cake
Valentines Day Chocolate Cake with Raspberries and a Passionfruit Ganache Indulgent delicious and perfect for Valentines day -just a tiny slice will do – this will serve 14 Cake 110g butter 110g light brown sugar or coconut palm sugar 3 eggs 170g gluten free flour 55g coconut flour 1tst bread soda sieved 30gr good quality cocoa powder 150ml butter milk Line the base of … Continue reading Chocolate Cake, Raspberries and Passionfruit Ganache
The lanes and fields are lined with blackberries and this is a perfect tart to showcase their beauty. I have picked loads and open froze them before popping into bags in the freezer to keep over the next few months. I love them in smoothies and they are great for enhancing the taste of the more robust tasting green vegetables which are good to include … Continue reading Blackberry Bakewell Tart
We are just back from 2 weeks in beautiful Croatia, we spent it in Istria, which feels very Italian and is therefore close to my heart. From stunning old squares and shaded alleyways to beautiful Venetian style houses there is plenty to enjoy and sampling the wine, olive oil and cheese was part of the fun. Cafe culture is also a strong part of the … Continue reading Lemon Pistachio Cake with Yoghurt & Fruit Compote
I have been struggling to post for a while, so little time so many recipes. typing this right now, I’m multitasking between email on the work laptop, a paella on the hob and loading up the photos from this delicious extra gooey chocolate cake. (All this is by way of getting sympathy from those close to home!) Chocolate gets lots of brownie points in my … Continue reading Gooey Chocolate Cake ….. Repeat Gooey
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