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Recipes - Desserts and Cakes

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  Elderflower fritters

  Published: Mon, 02/06/2008 13:37

  This fritter uses an ultra light Japanese tempura batter, making for an extra crunch fritter.

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  Summer fruit pudding

  Published: Mon, 02/06/2008 13:34

  I love summer fruit pudding, I have even been known to buy those bags of frozen berries and make one in the middle of winter.

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  Gooseberry fool

  Published: Mon, 02/06/2008 13:32

  I'm absolutely crazy about Greek yogurt, (0% Fat as I'm trying to loose my baby weight). This is a much lighter version of the classic cream based fool.

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  Rhubarb Trifle

  Published: Tue, 29/04/2008 19:50

  This is a real Barbra Cartland of a trifle, pink, light and quite naughty!

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  Carrot cake

  Published: Tue, 11/03/2008 20:03

  Soft moist and slightly spicy, this is a fantastic cake. Perfect with a cup of coffee mid-afternoon to galvanise you before the kids get back from school.

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  Pancakes

  Published: Sun, 27/01/2008 19:30

  Traditionally made on shrove Tuesday to use up all of the goodies before the period of abstinence, Lent. Perfect served with lemon and sugar.

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  Marmalade Fruit Bread

  Published: Sun, 27/01/2008 19:27

  Simply the best fruit bread ever. The marmalade adds an extra dimension of flavour that makes this bread simply wonderful.

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  Rhubarb and Ginger tart

  Published: Sun, 27/01/2008 19:19

  This is a great way to show the beautiful pinkness of forced rhubarb.

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  Rose and Rhubarb Pavlova

  Published: Sun, 27/01/2008 19:18

  Perfect for Valentine's Day, really simple to make but delicious.

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  Passion fruit Pavlova

  Published: Tue, 01/01/2008 19:15

  The tartness of the passion fruit cuts through the sweetness of the meringue.

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  Bramley Apple Crumble

  Published: Sun, 02/12/2007 09:26

  A classic British winter dish, beautifully tart soft Bramley apples with a sweet crunchy topping. I used a little muesli or rolled oats to give extra crunch.
  
  

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  Pumpkin Pie

  Published: Tue, 25/09/2007 20:58

  I absolutely love pumpkin pie, I can't wait for October to come around so I can legitimately make one. It is slightly spicy and rich with a velvety texture.
  
  

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  Quince and Orange Cream

  Published: Tue, 25/09/2007 20:54

  A wonderfully fragrant desert from an 18th century recipe. Serve with crisp sweet biscuits as an indulgent dessert.
  
  

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  Baklava

  Published: Tue, 25/09/2007 20:52

  This sweet, nutty pastry is a feature of Greek, Cypriot and Turkish cuisine. This is not for any body who is sensitive to sugar as they are super sweet.
  
  

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• Middle Eastern inspired Baked Figs

  Published: Tue, 25/09/2007 20:44

  A fantastically easy yet sumptuous dish to evoke memories of Greek holidays. The figs are sweet and scented, the yogurt cold and sharp; a perfect combination of flavour and texture

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  Poached pears with chocolate sauce

  Published: Sat, 25/08/2007 20:27

  I love the texture of poached pears and this early in the season they can be a little under ripe and lend themselves to poaching so well.

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  Apple and Blackberry Kuchen

  Published: Sat, 25/08/2007 20:20

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  Blackberries and pears baked in marzipan

  Published: Sat, 25/08/2007 20:15

  This recipe is almost like the laziest version of a Bakewell Tart possible. My husband is a bit of a marzipan fiend and was overjoyed with this recipe

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  Peach Melba

  Published: Sun, 05/08/2007 20:43

  Created by Escoffier in honour of Australian Opera Singer, Dame Nellie Melba in 1892. Peach Melba combines fresh fruity flavours of peaches and raspberries with vanilla ice cream.

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• Summer Fruit Pudding

  Published: Thu, 05/07/2007 20:27

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• Gooseberry and Sparkling Muscat Jellies with Elderflower cream

  Published: Thu, 05/07/2007 20:08

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• Home made Scones with clotted Cream and fresh Strawberries

  Published: Thu, 05/07/2007 19:48

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• Very Cherry Knickerbocker Glory

  Published: Thu, 05/07/2007 19:21

  Indulge your childish side with this over the top desert. Soft creamy vanilla ice cream melting into sexy red cherry compote.

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