Meringue Nests With Raspberries And Edible Flowers (GF)
I recently had the pleasure of sampling some edible viola flowers from Delamere Flower Farm which is set on the edge of Delamere forest in Cheshire. My vision was to incorporate them into a versatile Summery recipe suitable for all kinds of special occasions from weddings to family gatherings and this was the end result. You can read more about the ways I have used edible flowers previously here.
Makes: Approx 15
Ingredients:
450g / 1lb caster sugar
225g / 8oz medium egg ...
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Beetroot, Mushroom and Dill Canapés for Hoots Snacks.
Makes: Approx 30
Ingredients:
Hoots Snacks
150g / 5oz vacuum-packed beetroot, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons crème fraîche
120g / 4oz ricotta
Small bunch dill, half roughly chopped
40g / 1½oz butter
250g / 9oz button mushrooms, sliced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Method:
1. Place the beetroot, crème fraîche and ricotta cheese into a medium bowl and pulse with a
handheld food blender until it appears smooth and evenly blended. Season according to taste, stir and ...
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Hoots Snacks.
Hoots Snacks invited me to create a canapé or dipping recipe using one of their 5 baked wholegrain snacks which are available in either salt & pepper, smoked bacon, salt & vinegar, pickled onion or cheese & onion and are both suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
I decided to use the salt & pepper snack and created a recipe using beetroot, mushrooms and dill. The topping also works really well with gluten-free toast or crostini if following a free from diet. The recipe ...
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La Belle Assiette Private Dining Experience With Chef Ivan Duchene.
Take one extrodinarily experienced creative French chef, four servings of exceptional food and six helpings of fabulous friends, then you can guarantee that it is going to be a recipe for a successful culinary evening.
La Belle Assiette is a private dining company who’s portfolio includes cooking for many European clients as well as operating in the UK with over 550 registered chefs. I have been aware of the company for some time now and when I was approached to write a review for one ...
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Sticky Toffee Bread and Butter Pudding (GF)
Serves: 6
Moist, sweet and sticky toffee pudding and bread and butter pudding have transcended
generations for years - now you can enjoy both at the same time. Happy Mother’s Day!
Pudding Ingredients:
175g / 6oz dates, stoned and roughly chopped
½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
175ml / 6fl oz water
425ml / 15fl oz double cream
425ml / 15fl oz milk
1 vanilla pod, split lengthways and seeds scraped out
6 medium eggs
4 medium egg yolks
140g / 5oz golden caster sugar
75g / 3oz ...
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Raspberry and Pink Peppercorn Macarons (GF)
Makes: Approximately 48
There are several stages to making these macarons but really worth the wait! Perfect for summer tea parties what ever age you are, and gluten-free too.
Macaron Ingredients:
75g / 3oz icing sugar, sifted
75g / 3oz ground almonds
2 teaspoons freeze-dried raspberry powder
75g / 3oz caster sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 large egg whites
Red gluten-free food gel
Raspberry Purée:
110g / 4oz fresh raspberries
2 teaspoons caster sugar
Pink ...
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Families Leeds Magazine: Featuring My Childrens Party Food Recipe (GF)
Families Leeds magazine approached me to create a recipe that would coincide with Coeliac Awareness Week which runs this year from 9th-15th May. As the name suggests, this magazine is an essential guide to family life, what's on for kids and fun days out in Leeds packed with local features covering a wide range of parental concerns and interests, what’s on listings, plus listings of local contacts.
The childrens recipe I decided to develop is ideal for parties or lunch boxes as ...
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Mozzarella, Prosciutto and Basil Pizza Pinwheels (GF)
Makes: Approx 14, (5cm / 2”) diameter
Pizza pinwheels are great for picnics, parties, school lunch boxes or a quick snack after school. They work well served either hot or cold making the perfect accompaniment for a wide range of occasions. You could also experiment with different fillings such as chorizo, smoked bacon and mushroom or cream cheese and chive too.
Ingredients:
200g / 7oz ready roll gluten-free puff pastry, (life is too short!)
1 dessert spoon olive oil
½ small ...
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Matcha Tea and Pistachio Cupcakes (GF)
Makes: 6
In need of a tea break? These gluten-free Matcha tea and pistachio cupcakes are delicate in flavour and make the perfect accompaniment to have with a cup of tea or maybe planning a wedding or celebration.
Cupcake Ingredients:
110g / 4oz softened butter
110g / 4oz caster sugar
110g / 4oz gluten-free self-raising flour
¼ teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon Matcha tea powder
2 large eggs
Buttercream Ingredients:
225g / ...
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Fresh Fruit With Ginger Dipping Cream (GF)
Ginger Dipping Cream Serves: 12 Fruit Skewers
These fresh fruit skewers served with ginger dipping cream will be well received at a Summer party. Use a colourful selection of your favourite seasonal fruit threaded on to wooden skewers and enjoy dipping into this cream accompaniment. It is not as sweet as chocolate or caramel sauce but equally tasty.
Ingredients:
A selection of seasonal fruit
50g / 2oz soft brown sugar
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ...
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