Preserve Autumn with my Spicy Apple Chutney... I started making this chutney 15 years ago for the Farmers Markets & it's on all my menus!
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The perfect fruit cake recipe for Christmas. It's boozy and fruity, with loads of cherries, currents and raisins.
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This classic version is made with good-quality beef stock, caramelised onions and topped with oozing Gruyère cheese toasts. Gruyère is the key to getting the bubbling crust because it’s rich, smooth and melts easily, but you can also use blue cheese, Comte or aged Cheddar. Sometimes I add a splash of sherry or a cup of stout to the stock – both bring wonderful and very different flavours. It really is the perfect soup supper – rich in flavour, warming and utterly delicious.
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With minimum effort and a few ingredients you can create this delicious comforting bowl of goodness!
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Beef cannelloni is a savory Italian dish consisting of large pasta tubes, filled with a flavourful mixture of ground beef, herbs, spices, and vegetables. The filled tubes are then placed in a baking dish, covered with a rich tomato sauce, and often topped with cheese before being baked until bubbly and golden brown.
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Chocolate and orange go together like afternoon and coffee. Crunchy and flavourful dipping cookies, the cookie gets a nutty base from the almonds before being dipped in rich dark chocolate, both of which have a citrus kick thanks to the sweet orange juice and zest.
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I love a good banana cake, but can’t stand those dull variations with little to no flavour. A good one has to be made with overripe bananas, otherwise that taste gets lost. In fact, this is a fantastic way to use up bananas that have blackened. Though the cake is still lovely without frosting, this one is light and fluffy with a delicious hint of coconut.
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I used to make wet polenta like this when I lived in Turin in Northern Italy because the winters were so cold and this is such an easy and warming dish. The black pudding adds great texture and flavours of sweetness as well as earthy spices.
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It’s definitely a day for a delicious warming moorish mushroom soup with crunchy croutons dazzled with flavours of Parmesan & thyme. Hope you enjoy this one!
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Indulge in a burst of flavors with our Spicy Sausage Fettuccine with Crispy Sage! This mouthwatering pasta dish combines savory spicy sausage with al dente fettuccine, creating a symphony of taste and texture. Topped with crispy sage leaves for a delightful crunch, it's a dish that's sure to tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for a cozy night in or impressing guests with its sophisticated simplicity.
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I love to make carbonara; it’s creamy, packed with smoky flavours and so comforting after a long day’s work. With added butternut squash, it adds an amazing caramel flavour and smooth texture. A sprinkle of earthy sage on top and a glass of red Barbera from Piedmont completes the perfect supper!
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Treat yourself to a cozy morning with our Fluffy Gingerbread Pancakes! These delightful pancakes are infused with the warm, spicy flavors of gingerbread, creating a comforting breakfast experience that's perfect for chilly mornings or festive occasions. Each pancake is light, fluffy, and bursting with the aromatic essence of ginger and cinnamon. Drizzle with maple syrup or dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
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Toffee apples for grown-ups, the tarte tatin is all about the flavour of the fruit – crisp pastry, firm, juicy apples and that sweet, buttery caramel topping, holding the whole lot together.
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Coffee cake with coffee butter icing and salted caramel. light fluffy sponge, lathered in creamy coffee butter icing and drizzles of sweet and salty caramel sauce.
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There’s nothing like a chewy homemade dessert to give a cozy end to a family meal. A twist on a classic pudding. Puréed dates bring a toffee-like flavor to the dish, which is topped off with almonds for a nutty, crunchy addition to this sticky sweet treat.
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A warming winter recipe, the French classic beef bourguignon. A family favourite perfect for batch cooking in your slow cooker.
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