I don’t know anyone who doesn’t enjoy homemade ice cream and the addition of nougat creates an enticing texture combination of gooey-and-crisp almond nut.
Read MoreFinding an exceptional baked-cheesecake recipe has taken me a number of years. Made with Wedgewood’s biscuits as a base, and incorporating nougat, makes a delicious tea option.
Read MoreKaren Edwards' photograph of my chocolate profiteroles clearly illustrates how tasty these little chocolate delights are. I would have a chocolate profiterole every day of my life; if that was at all possible.
Read MoreI’m not sure whether it was the poached-apple puff tart or the Amurala ice cream that convinced Karen Edwards to keep coming back for tasters. At that stage my sous chef, Elaine Boshoff, and I were taking very unprofessional photographs with our very basic cameras. With her keen eye, Karen made a huge difference to our column all those years back.
Read MoreIt seems John was also a lover of steamed puddings so you may like to try his version of Malva.
Read MoreI look forward to trying this recipe because steamed puds are very close to my heart - especially with the advent of winter.
Read MoreWhile waiting for water to boil for her and her brothers' bath ‘Nan’ would spoil them with freshly-made crumpets that were always served with butter and apricot or strawberry jam. To ensure complete decadence the rule was to eat these as they popped out of pan.
Read MoreThis is Julie Trubshaw's, from Tantallon Guest House and Cookery Studio in the Midlands, Walnut or Pecan Nut Toffee pudding. It looks like a recipe to try and then keep for a chilly upcoming evening. Winter Indulgence!
Read MoreIt will take some serious chocolate-tart recipe to surpass my chocolate tart with raisins, and remember there’s no reason to change a recipe unless you can add, considerably, to the flavour. Those with high blood pressure will be pleased to know that dark chocolate as well as raisins help reduce this condition.
Read MoreIf you are having a problem sleeping then bananas should form part of your dessert option. Give me a whole banana any day but a mushy banana is a ‘no-go’ for me. I do, however, enjoy banana white-chocolate ganache. In the past I made tiny Smartie-sized bites which we covered in hand-tempered chocolate and served to accompany a dessert. For home consumption I suggest eating it by the spoonful.
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