Sometimes only a steak will do, but they tend to be very fatty. Using lean fillet steak helps keep the calories down and serving it with baked onion rings, salad, and sweet potato fries means you’re still getting a good amount of vegetables. Ingredients For the sweet potato fries 400g/14oz sweet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced into thin chips 1 tsp...
Orange and spice make this chocolate fondue so nice. Serve with cubes of Madeira cake, leftover Christmas pudding, and fruit. Ingredients 250ml/9fl oz whipping cream 50ml/2fl oz milk piece paired orange zest 1 cinnamon stick, broken up ½ vanilla pod split lengthways 1 chipotle chili, split few cloves 1 tsp allspice berries, lightly crushed 2 blades mace ½ tsp peppercorns, lightly crushed 1 tbsp ground ginger 350g/12oz dark chocolate generous pinch of salt 100ml/3½fl oz syrup from...
This dense and fudgy brownie recipe adds chocolate hazelnut spread into the mix as well as crunchy toasted hazelnuts. Ingredients 100g/3½oz plain flour 50g/1¾oz cocoa powder ¾ tsp baking powder pinch salt 300g/10½oz dark chocolate, at least 70% cocoa solids 250g/9oz butter 250g/9oz granulated sugar 4 free-range eggs 100g/3½oz hazelnuts, roughly chopped 100g/3½oz chocolate hazelnut spread (optional) 50ml/2fl oz hazelnut liqueur (optional) Method Preheat the oven to 170C/150C Fan/Gas 3....
Adding salted caramel to brownies takes gooey indulgence to the next level. Go on. You know you want to. Ingredients For the salted caramel filling 150g/5½oz granulated sugar pinch of sea salt 125ml/4fl oz double cream 10g/¼oz salted butter softened For the brownies 180g/6¼oz plain flour 3 tbsp cocoa powder ¼ tsp salt 300g/10½oz dark chocolate, minimum 65-75% cocoa solids 150g/5½oz unsalted butter 4 free-range eggs 220g/8oz light brown sugar 150g/5½oz caster...
It is gorgeous strawberry shortbread cupcakes have a double surprise inside! Cut them open to reveal a whole strawberry and a crisp biscuit base. Perfect for picnics and parties. Ingredients For the strawberry ice-cream icing 175g/6oz lightly salted butter softened 350g/12oz icing sugar 100g/3½oz strawberry ice cream, melted For the cake 12 round vanilla sandwich biscuits 12 small-medium strawberries, tops sliced off 110g/4oz clotted cream 110g/4oz caster...
Use chocolate flavored with orange, freshly grated zest, and a dollop of marmalade for an intense chocolate orange brownie. Equipment and preparation: You will need a 30 x 20 x 4cm/12 x 8 x 1½in baking tin. Ingredients 200g/7oz dark chocolate with orange, roughly chopped 100g/3½oz dark chocolate, roughly chopped 225g/8oz unsalted butter, diced, plus extra for greasing 25g/1oz cocoa powder 1 tbsp fine-shred...
This strawberry cheesecake is the summer dessert dreams are made of. Made with plenty of white chocolate, strawberries, and cream. Ingredients 2 tsp sunflower oil 200g/7oz digestive biscuits 100g/3½oz unsalted butter ½ tsp ground cinnamon 100g/3½oz white chocolate, roughly chopped 400g/14oz strawberries, trimmed, plus extra to decorate 300g/10½oz cream cheese 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ unwaxed lemon, finely grated zest only 1 tbsp runny honey or maple syrup...
Strawberry fool is a simple, summery dessert that is decadent and fruity all at the same time! You might not need all the granola for this recipe, but any leftovers are delicious served with yogurt and fruit for breakfast. Ingredients For the fool 3 free-range egg yolks 65g/2½oz caster sugar 20g/¾oz cornflour 20g/¾oz plain flour 300ml/10fl oz milk 1 small bunch elderflower (optional) 1 vanilla pod (optional)...
