These are the ultimate gourmet cookies: crisp on the outside, chewy and soft on the inside, and really simple to make. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time 12-15 Ingredients 350g/12¼oz unsifted flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp salt 225g/8oz butter 175g/6¼oz caster sugar 175g/6¼oz soft brown sugar ...
Make these light-as-a-feather cupcakes with their gaudy pink decoration for someone you love. Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Makes 12 Ingredients For the cakes 125g/4oz unsalted butter, softened 125g/4oz caster sugar 2 free-range eggs 125g/4oz self-raising flour 150g/5oz raspberries 6 passion fruit, sieved pulp only a little ...
You can make this zesty pie in advance and keep it in the fridge until ready to serve. 1-2 hours preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 8 Ingredients For the base 175g/6oz digestive biscuits 80g/3oz butter 50g/2oz caster sugar For the filling 3 large free-range eggs, separated 2 limes, finely grated zest ...
How to make a creamy cup of hot chocolate, perfect for a cold winter’s day. Less than 30 mins preparation time Less than 10 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 1 vanilla pod, split and seeds scraped out 1 cinnamon stick 1 litre/1¾ pints milk 150g/5½oz plain chocolate, chopped into small pieces sugar, to taste ...
This easy, creamy dessert is less dense than a traditional pudding but still packed with Christmas spices. Over 2 hours preparation time Less than 10 mins cooking time Serves 6 Ingredients 4 tbsp raisins 4 tbsp dark rum 6 gelatine sheets 1 litre/1¾ pints double cream 120g/4½oz caster sugar 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ...
This mild and creamy turkey curry is quick and tasty and uses mainly storecupboard spices – and Christmas leftovers. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 25g/1oz unsalted butter 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped ...
Homemade meatballs in a rich, creamy sauce make this lasagne recipe comfort-food heaven. Less than 30 mins preparation time 1 to 2 hours cooking time Serves 6-8 Ingredients For the tomato sauce 125ml/4½fl oz olive oil 2 medium onions, finely chopped 4 x 400g/14oz cans whole plum tomatoes salt and freshly ground black pepper large ...
Treat a loved one to breakfast in bed with these decadent pancakes topped with creamy scrambled egg and smoked salmon. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients For the blinis 170g/6oz buckwheat flour 2 tsp baking powder salt and freshly ground black pepper 290ml/10fl oz full-fat milk ...
This tomato soup recipe is the perfect combination of naughty and nice – it’s packed with vegetables but laced with a dash of sherry. Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 celery sticks, chopped 200g/7oz ...
Looking for a quick supper? This easy chicken pasta recipe ticks all the boxes. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 3 large boneless chicken thigh, skin removed, cut into strips 5 rashers bacon, chopped 1-2 garlic cloves, crushed salt and freshly ground ...
