Apple, Rum and Raisin Cupcakes
(makes 12) For muffins: 100 g raisins 2 tbsp dark rum 150 g butter, softened and cubed 150 g light muscovado or light brown soft sugar 2...
Olivier Salad
(serves 8 – 10) 1 can (400 g) peas 300 g boiled sausage 350 g potatoes 400 g carrots 4 - 5 eggs 150 g pickles 150 g onions 1/2 – 1 cup...
Very Full Tart
(serves 4-6) 1 red pepper and 1 yellow pepper about 100 ml olive oil 1 medium aubergine, cut into 4 cm dice 1 small sweet potato, peeled...
Carrot Soup with Coriander
(serves 4) 10 – 12 carrots, 500 – 750 g total weight 1 baking potato, 250 – 280 g 3 – 4 shallots, 60 g 6 tbsp (90 g) unsalted butter ¾...
Potato – Leek Soup with Fennel and Watercress
(serves 6 – 8) 2 leeks, including tender green parts, coarsely chopped 2 fennel bulbs, about 500 g total weight, thinly sliced, leaves...
Autumn Fruit Strudel
(serves 8) 12 sheets phyllo dough, thawed if frozen 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted and cooled 7 tsp. granulated sugar 3 or 4 tart...
Lentil Soup
(serves 4 – 6) 1 1/2 cup (330 g) dried brown or pink lentils, picked over, rinsed, and drained 6 cups (1.5 l) chicken, beef, or vegetable...
Split Pea Soup
(serves 4) 1 cup (220 g) dried green or yellow split peas, picked over, rinsed, and drained 4 cups (1 l) chicken or vegetable stock or...
Risotto with Peas and Gorgonzola
(serves 4) 350 g risotto rice 400 g peas, frozen foods 200 g Gorgonzola, crumbled 150 ml dry white wine 1.3 l hot vegetable stock 1...
Cantuccini
(35 pieces) 250 g peeled almonds 200 g of wheat flour, plus a little more for sprinkling 180 g of sugar, extra fine, plus a little more...
