recipes

Plum and Almond Tart – recipe

Plum and Almond Tart is a simple dessert that works for a dinner party or for a less formal teatime treat. Plums are abundant but...

Lemon and Lime Pavlova

From BBC Food   End your meal on a high note with this citrus centrepiece topped with tangy passion fruit.   Ingredients For the meringue...

Gooseberry Jam

From BBC Food   Make the most of summer gooseberries by making this delicious jam. For added summer flavour add a few tablespoons of elderflower...

Bottled Poached Pears

From Sainsbury’s   Sweet, syrupy pears with a brandy kick that makes for a fantastic homemade gift or after-dinner dessert. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20...

Fluffy American Pancakes

From BBC Food   These pancakes are light and fluffy and great for a weekend brunch. Try adding a large handful of fresh blueberries to...

Melon Green Tea

From Whole Foods Market Serves 8 to 10 This refreshing Melon Green Tea summer cooler is also tasty made with other sweet, ripe melons in season,...

Cranachan

From BBC Food   This traditional Scottish dessert of oats, cream, whisky and raspberries is a delicious alternative to trifle.   Ingredients 570ml/1 pint double...

Eton Mess

From BBC Food   A splash of ginger cordial adds a twist to this classic, super-quick dessert. Ingredients 500g/1lb 2oz strawberries, hulls removed 400ml/14fl oz...

A Very Easy One-crust Rhubarb Pie

From Delia Smith   This American idea for making a pie is blissfully easy – no baking tins and no lids to be cut, fitted...

Strawberry Birthday Cake

From Sainsbury’s A light sponge with a thick strawberry buttercream filling, drizzled with a fresh strawberry icing.   Serves: 12 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking...

Banana Bread

From BBC Food This is an easy recipe that gives perfect results every time. Be sure to use overripe bananas and the right sized tin....

Strawberry Jam Tarts

From BBC Food   Jam tarts are perfect for baking with children. Swap the homemade jam for shop-bought if you’re short on time. Ingredients For...

Medium-cut Seville Orange Marmalade

From BBC Food   This makes a good jelly set preserve with soft tender peel. Ingredients 500g/1lb 2 oz Seville oranges 50ml/2 fl oz lemon...

Rose Prosecco Cocktail

Rose Prosecco Cocktail From BBC Food Try Sophie Dahl’s delicate and fragrant Rose Prosecco Cocktail, a take on a champagne cocktail – perfect for special...

Ratatouille Gougere

From Sainsbury’s Light puffs of pastry with a tasty vegetable filling.   Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 35 Minutes   Ingredients 1...

Apple Strudel

From BBC Food   Ingredients 3 tbsp raisins 1 large orange, juice and zest 800g/1lb 12oz cooking apples, peeled, cored, cut into small chunks 50g/2oz...

Potato Salad

From BBC Food   Looking for an easy potato salad recipe? Give the humble spud a quick makeover with a delicious dressing.   Ingredients 2...

Greek Coffee recipe

Nothing better than sitting in the shade on a Greek island and sipping some thick and sweet Greek coffee.   Preparation Time; 5 minutes Cooking...