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Apricot Bread and Butter Pudding

Eliza — Sun, 13 May 2012 00:52:29 +0000

When I was a child I hated the Bread & Butter Pudding they churned out in school dinners. Rather ironic because I loved everything else (except Tapioca pudding of course…). As an adult however I started to reinvent the dessert, especially when money was tight, and so I have a whole book of lovely bread [...]

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Hazelnut tarts with white chocolate & strawberries

Eliza — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:28:26 +0000

These mini tartlets are a great entertaining idea, when you want a little sweetness instead of a large pudding Makes 2 – 4 Ready in 1 hour + chilling Ingredients 180g plain flour 60g icing sugar 1 tbsp chopped hazelnuts 90g butter , chilled and diced 1 egg Filling 150ml double cream 200g white chocolate [...]

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Basil & white chocolate creams with sticky balsamic strawberries

Eliza — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:18:43 +0000

I adore the subtle and delicious combination of balsamic strawberries with this white chocolate cream. Its unusual and will keep your guests guessing! This recipe was provided by the BBC Good Food Guide – get to see more delicious recipes like this at their next show (further details here) Serves 4 Ready in 25 minutes [...]

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Walnut Coffee Cake

Eliza — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:16:08 +0000

One of my favourite afternoon treats (assuming I am not on a diet at the time) is a slice of coffee and walnut cake taken with a rich dark expresso coffee. This recipe is one of my personal favourites. Its unashamedly rich and delicious – a lovely dark walnut cake topped with espresso infused butter [...]

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Glayva Orange Pudding

Eliza — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:09:11 +0000

In the cold months of winter or when I am in need of good old British comfort food when I am feeling a little low there is nothing more wonderful than a sponge pudding. One of my personal favorites is Glayva Orange Pudding, a creation of my mothers who runs Puddy Blog. 3½ oz unrefined [...]

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Sticky Toffee Pudding

Eliza — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:09:53 +0000

There are some occasions, most especially during cold winters, when only a good line-your-ribs style pudding will do. This one, I admit, is a little bit of a cheats version – the sauce being little more than dulce de leche warmed through. Not traditional, but really wonderful just the same (its also baked) Pudding 175 [...]

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Chocolate Dessert Yorkshire Pudding

Eliza — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:04:32 +0000

Some months ago my mother began the creation of a recipe which was to become her very own chocolate dessert yorkshire puddings – a pudding, I might add, I have subsequently named Satan´s own dessert. It is made now with Green & Blacks Organic Milk cooking chocolate and cocoa – and it is absolutely delightful. [...]

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Fred Ponnavoy’s Black Forest Chocolate Fondant

Eliza — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:20:53 +0000

I received a wonderful Christmas recipe in my inbox today which I just had to share with you. I´ve not had chance to try it out yet but it promises to be a real treat. Followers of the blog will recall that Fred Ponnavoy is the genius who presented the Festive Hot Chocolate a short [...]

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Eric Lanlard’s Pink Grapefruit and Rose Champagne Trifle

Eliza — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:05:23 +0000

Every now and again you receive an idea for a recipe which really stands out from the crowd. I received this recipe for a Trifle with a twist in my inbox a short while ago and was instantly entranced! It has a wonderful zesty jelly at its base, topped with a beautiful light almond sponge [...]

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Thomasina Miers’ figs caramelized with lavender honey

Eliza — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:15:46 +0000

We are rapidly approaching the second fig season in Spain and, as such, I was absolutely thrilled to receive this recipe in my inbox yesterday for publication on this site – Thomasina Miers’ figs caramelized with lavender honey (an Italian favourite). In the following video, Masterchef winner Thomasina Miers has taken inspiration from her own [...]

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