Recipes

Who can resist a slice of warm fruit pie? Don’t stick to the old favourites of apple or apple and blackberry, try this tangy berry mix in a deliciously crumbly rich pastry. A perfect dessert to follow a family Sunday roast. Any leftovers taste equally good cold too. Serves 6 Prep: 30 minutes Chill: 30 minutes Cook: 30 minutes Ingredients …

Easy to make pancake recipe Makes 8 Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes   Ingredients: 100g California prunes 200g plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 large eggs Pinch of salt 300ml milk 1 tablespoon caster sugar Knob of butter   Method: Mix flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Beat the eggs and milk …

On the table in under half an hour, these parcels are a quick and healthy supper. Cod and watercress together are a great source of omega 3 fatty acids and iron. Served on a bed of Mediterranean brown rice, this main course will keep you fuller for longer. Serves: 2 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 250g …

Spiced beetroot & apple breakfast muffins with crunchy hazelnut topping.   Makes: 12 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients 275g self-raising flour 1 tbsp baking powder 2 heaped tsp ground mixed spice 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 large eggs 125g unsalted butter, melted 60g caster sugar 100ml milk 250g natural cooked beetroot, grated coarsely** 2 (small to …

  Prep Time: 10 minutes plus overnight soaking   Ingredients  200g California prunes chopped 180g porridge oats 600ml almond milk Mixture of toppings: Raw honey Flax seeds Nuts Chai seeds Goji berries Fresh berries Almond yoghurt Any other toppings of your preference   Method Place the porridge in a large bowl and pour over the almond milk. Mix together, cover …

These smart looking pies are made with ‘cheat’ ingredients, a pack of chilled pastry, sausage meat and readymade stuffing – what could be easier? Makes 12 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Ingredients Pies ½ x 130 g pack dried sage and onion stuffing mix 500 g (1lb 2oz) readymade chilled shortcrust pastry Little flour for rolling 3 …

Easy Flapjacks Recipe Ingredients 75g California Prunes, chopped 150g rolled oats 2 tablespoon bran 100g light muscovado sugar 75g butter or margarine 50g clear honey 65g coconut flakes 50g dried ready to eat apricots, chopped Method Grease and line an 18cm (7″) square cake tin.  Place the oats and bran in a mixing bowl.  Place sugar, butter and honey into …

Super Simple Blueberry Clafoutis Recipe A real French classic, the batter is like a rich, sweet version of Yorkshire pudding and tastes delicious dusted generously with sifted icing sugar and topped with a scoop of just melting vanilla ice cream. If you don’t have any double cream then use an extra 150ml (1/4 pint) milk instead. Serves 4 Preparation time: …

A simple and fresh salad recipe for a warm summer’s day! The mozzarella and delicate Parma Ham are complemented well by the fresh, juicy strawberries and zesty kiwi and lime dressing. Ingredients 300g/10 ½ oz strawberries, hulled and quartered 125g/4 ½ oz ball Buffalo mozzarella 50g / 2oz walnut halves, hand crushed One handful fresh basil leaves, roughly torn Salt …

A fantastic ice cream recipe for hot summer days   Serves: 4 (makes 1 litre) Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes Ingredients 450g Sweet Eve strawberries 1 tbsp lemon juice 130g caster sugar 250g whole milk, unset yoghurt 2 tbsps of freshly chopped mint and four extra sprigs for decoration 1 fresh pineapple Method Slice the strawberries into …