Sourdough Cinnamon Buns with Honey Caramel Glaze
ACTIVE TIME 20 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 13 HOURS
MAKES 8 BUNS
When I went to university, study breaks were accompanied by gloriously gooey cinnamon buns and endless cups of tea. UBC (the University of British Columbia) is very well known for its excellent cinnamon buns.
Golden Milk – Turmeric Ginger Latté Concentrate
ACTIVE TIME 5 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 30 MINUTES
MAKES 12-15 SERVINGS
Have a hot cup of Turmeric Ginger Latte, also known as Golden Milk, whenever you feel like it with this easy to make Ginger Turmeric Latte Concentrate.
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
ACTIVE TIME 15 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 1½ HOURS
SERVES 12 MAINS
This delicious carrot cake can be eaten plain or covered with a fluffy cream cheese icing. Both the cake and icing are amazingly easy to make.
Tomato and Mozzarella Risotto
ACTIVE TIME 15 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME 30 MINUTES
SERVES 5 MAINS
In this tasty tomato and mozzarella risotto, stirring in soft buffalo mozzarella creates a lovely creamy contrast to the bold flavours and textures of the sundried and fresh tomatoes.
Chocolate Macaroons with gold leaf
Active Time 25 Minutes
Total Time 2¼ HOURS
MAKES 15-20 MACAROONS
These gorgeous chocolate macaroons are much easier to make than you might at first think, even if you’ve never made macaroons before. They are very enticing and so delicious. Check out my video on YouTube and watch me making them with master chocolatier Mark Tilling.
Chicken Liver Pâté
Active Time 15 Minutes
Total Time 4½ HOURS
MAKES 650g pâté
Chicken liver pâté is a firm favourite in our house and disappears in a flash. This pâté is wonderfully smooth (thank you Thermomix), perfect on a cracker or slice of toast, and it’s equally suitable for a dinner party or as a casual treat.
Strawberry Jam
Active Time 10 Minutes
Total Time 25 Minutes
MAKES 2 jars
This is the fastest and easiest way I know to make a bright red, fresh-tasting strawberry jam, and I sterilise my jars at the same time!
Double Cream
Active Time 5 Minutes
Total Time 35 Minutes
MAKES 600g CREAM
This lovely thick rich cream is very popular in the UK and it’s gorgeous in sauces, chocolate ganaches, custards, smoothies and ice creams. Try it poured or spooned onto porridge or fresh berries, or serve it with desserts such as apple crumble and sticky toffee pudding.
Caesar Salad
Active Time 10 Minutes
Total Time 30 Minutes
Serves 6 Main Course
This very popular salad is outstanding when you make your own caesar salad dressing and it’s the perfect accompaniment to a summer barbecue. It can also be served as a main course with the addition of grilled chicken, salmon or prawns.