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CupcakesCupcakes
All cupcakes should be beautifully light and sponge-like, just like these ones. The real fun of cupcakes is in the decorating. You can go simple, perhaps chocolate ganache and silver cachous, or try...
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Caramel sliceCaramel slice
We always knew this recipe as caramel slice, but have recently found out that it’s also called millionaire’s shortbread – a much more fitting name.Level of difficulty mediumSeason All year...
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Elderflower cordialElderflower cordial
Elderberries grow profusely in our region, often on the sides of the road and as hedgerows. In late spring and early summer the first fragrant flowers appear. Creamy at first then becoming white, they...
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BiscottiBiscotti
It makes sense to cook a large quantity of biscotti as they keep very well in sealed containers in the cupboard. These ones are full of fruit.Level of difficulty mediumSeason All year roundFeatured as...
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Peppered and herbed seared tuna with cucumber and buckwheatPeppered and...
Level of difficulty easySeason Spring/SummerRefrigeration time 2 hoursFeatured as part of our Cooks and their Books series.
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Honey panna cotta with quince soupHoney panna cotta with quince soup
We eagerly anticipate the arrival of quinces every year. Freshly picked and piled into large bowls around the house and the restaurant, they perfume the air. The quince soup in this recipe reminds me...
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Individual tiramisu trifleIndividual tiramisu trifle
This is one of the components of our changing La Dolce Vita plate, which celebrates the Italians’ contribution to sweetness and desire.Level of difficulty mediumSeason All year roundSetting time around...
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Chicken and spelt soupChicken and spelt soup
Whole spelt adds a nutty hint to this soup and a depth of flavour that is rather satisfying. It doesn’t break down like oats, so you if you want a creamier texture, add a handful of oats and cook for a...
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Warm potato salad with knackwurstWarm potato salad with knackwurst
Proper hot-smoked knackwurst is a German emulsified sausage that is the real deal in a hot dog.
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Standing beef rib roast with mustard, rosemary, garlic and aleStanding beef...
The beer gives this dish a mouth-watering astringency, which is enhanced if you baste it regularly while cooking. It’s better to smother the beef with the heady-flavoured paste a couple of hours (or...
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Broccoli shoots with spring garlic and anchovyBroccoli shoots with spring...
Some of the broccoli we grow forms a big head, some doesn’t, but it all produces plenty more sweet and tender shoots once you start harvesting it. You can also make this recipe using regular broccoli –...
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The real Yorkshire puddingThe real Yorkshire pudding
This recipe results in a lovely, light, crisp batter. I’ve made one big pudding to cut into portions.
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Cheese and herb pastry (borek)Cheese and herb pastry (borek)
Börek is traditionally cooked in a börek tray, however, an oven tray or 30 cm cake pan will work just as well.
View ArticleTrabzon bread (Trabzon ekmegi)
This large round country-style loaf comes from Trabzon, a city on Turkey’s Black Sea coast. You will need 2 x 20 cm round cake pans for this recipe.
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Strawberry jam and yoghurt curd (cilek receli eksime)Strawberry jam and...
You will need a large piece of muslin to make the yoghurt curd; start recipe a day ahead.
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Fried potatoes and chillies (kizartma)Fried potatoes and chillies (kizartma)
To make tomato sauce, place all ingredients in a saucepan over high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until mixture starts to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 7 minutes or...
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Spinach and onion with eggs (ispanak oturtma)Spinach and onion with eggs...
There are many variations of this dish across Turkey; some also feature minced beef or lamb, and others include a dollop of yoghurt.
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Spaghetti alla carbonaraSpaghetti alla carbonara
Translating literally as “spaghetti charcoal burners’-style”, the connection between this Roman pasta dish and the region’s coal miners has inspired many an Italian tale. A classic combination of pork,...
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PavlovaPavlova
Inspired by the flouncy, white tutu of Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, this meringue-based dessert first appeared following her tour through Australia and New Zealand. Although both nations claim...
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Tea eggsTea eggs
A popular snack throughout China, tea eggs (cha ye dan) can be found around the clock at street stalls, night markets and convenience stores. They are also traditionally served during Chinese New Year...
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