Figs with Cinnamon Crumble, Pomegranate Molasses and Honey Yoghurt

This is utterly delicious. I devised this after being given some figs and some pomegranates by Brendan as he asked to make something special. I was amazed just how successful it was. I’m pretty sure you’ll agree. The sharpness of the pomegranate and sweetness of the yoghurt together with the mellow cinnamon are a trio [...]

Mango Fritters

This is a bit of a retro classic. I love mango, but I always end up eating them raw before I figure how to use them. This is a really simple way to cook them. I just love the crispy outer shell with the sweet mango inside and it’s perfect with some ice cream! One [...]

Blueberry & Sultana Crumble

Blueberries were going cheap at the supermarket, so naturally I bought a little packet on a whim – then thought “What the frig am I going to make with these?” It’s not an ingredient I use a lot so I was a bit stuck. After trawling through a few recipe books I discovered it’s an [...]

Chocolate & Almond Tart.

The dessert! By this point we were pretty full. I knew this would tip us over the edge. But I also knew it was totally delicious. A real chocolate lovers treat. It’s luxurious, rich and incredibly fattening, but I simply don’t care. It’s too tasty to worry about. RECIPE:

Orange Sorbet with Cointreau

I had intended to serve this as a dessert, but changed my mind in favour of a chocolate tart. I used the sorbet as a palate cleanser course. It was a great fruity dish that really got the taste buds ready for the next installment of Stuffed Poussin with Asparagus Risotto. RECIPE:

Turkish Rice Pudding

I remember being force fed this as a child. I absolutely hated it! But times have a changed and the recipe I use is much tastier than the stodgy sliced slop I was made to eat. A beautiful Turkish recipe that leaves a warming cinnamon taste in the mouth. RECIPE: (Serves 2)

Lychee & Mango Pancakes

I’m not much of a sweet tooth, and I very rarely make a pudding. But I fancied something sweet today after a mouth blistering Thai curry I’d made. This was the perfect antidote. The Thai basil works a treat, bringing out a little sweetness all of its own. This will serve 4 people. I made [...]

Chocolate Fondant Pudding

• Share on Facebook • Add to Del.icio.us • Digg It! I’m not a massive chocolate demon. I do like it, but thankfully, it’s never been something I crave or gorge myself on. Once in a while, I eat a chocolate pudding that makes me grateful I don’t have this chocolate ‘gene’. This fondant pudding [...]

Cannoli

I’m not particularly a massive fan of sweet things. Take them or leave them. But one thing that I always purge on is the glorious Italian cannoli. Maybe it’s that they’re deep fried? Maybe the not too sweet filling. Or maybe that I’m a greedy pig who will eat anything. Now before you get all [...]

Cranberry, Apple & Walnut Muffins

I don’t know what’s gotten into me, maybe it’s the rain and the ‘cold’ weather but I’m baking more cakes than I’ve ever done. These little muffins were really rather delicious with a cup of coffee this afternoon. I’ll definitely be making them again. This will make 12 mini muffins or 6 massive ones. RECIPE: