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Bread ‘n’ butter puddingBread ‘n’ butter pudding
I like to add medjool dates to this well-loved classic. They add sophistication and richness. It’s a great way to use up left-over brioche too.For a variation, replace the dates with raisins soaked in...
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Ice-creamIce-cream
Nearly all of my favourite desserts involve an ice-cream or sorbet or both. Nothing beats the texture of a freshly churned silky ice-cream as an accompaniment to either fresh fruit, such as berries, or...
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Fruit sorbetFruit sorbet
Sorbets are my pride and joy. When I first started making sorbet, I used the sugar syrup/Baume measurement method to varying degrees of success. Over the years, I have developed the ideal quantities....
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Roast saddle of lamb with herbs (selle d'agneau rôti aux herbes)Roast saddle...
Stage 16: Vaison La-Romaine/Gap The lamb of northern Provence has a delicate meat that marries well with herbs. The saddle is a cut comprising the racks that are deboned but still held together by the...
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Biscuits with pulled brisket and milk gravyBiscuits with pulled brisket and...
American “biscuits”, a staple in Southern cuisine, are similar to scones and are often served with a milk gravy. For a less rich alternative to the creamy gravy, try barbecue or chilli sauce.
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Poached fruitsPoached fruits
Choosing the correct ripeness of fruit for poaching makes all the difference to the result. Take pears, for example. You want to choose one that is not too hard but not too ripe either. Whereas for...
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Miso barramundi in lettuce cupsMiso barramundi in lettuce cups
Marinating time: 4 hours To make den miso, place mirin and sake in a small saucepan over low heat. Bring to a simmer, then, using a long match or barbecue lighter, light alcohol at edge of liquid to...
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Turmeric and aniseed cake (sfouf)Turmeric and aniseed cake (sfouf)
“You can make this cake either square or round and I love having this for breakfast with a cup of tea or as a sweet treat in the afternoon with cup of coffee,” says Jackie Chahine of Profiterole...
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Apple and saffron teacakeApple and saffron teacake
It’s best to soak the saffron overnight to extract as much flavour as you can. With a pinch, you can do it for a few hours, or even heat the milk and saffron to speed up the process. You will need a 22...
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Spiced lamb pastries (lamb sfiha)Spiced lamb pastries (lamb sfiha)
Shane restyles the Lebanese version of a meat pie into a delicious street-food delicacy. Don’t worry if you don’t get the sfihas perfectly shaped – this is a dish that is all about the eating, not the...
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Frozen cashew baklavaFrozen cashew baklava
A deconstructed version of Zaher Hallab's quintessential sweet, based around a cashew nut parfait. You will need an espuma gun (cream canister) to make the orange blossom foam (or you can simply omit...
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Candied grapes (Budou ame)Candied grapes (Budou ame)
You will need 10 short lollypop sticks or 8cm skewers and a square-grated cake rack or empty egg carton to hold skewers while candy sets.
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Coconut milk caramel balls (Shuku shuku)Coconut milk caramel balls (Shuku shuku)
Standing time 15 minutesPreheat oven to 220C. To open fresh coconut, if using, pierce a hole in the soft eye, then roast for 25 minutes or until coconut opens. Grate flesh. Place sugar in a large...
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Setting time: 1 hour Place golden syrup, sugar and 60 ml water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, then bring to the boil. Cook, without stirring, for 8 minutes or until...
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Combine evaporated milk and sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil, then cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, for...
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Candied ginger (Mut gung)Candied ginger (Mut gung)
Standing time: 30 minutesPlace ginger, 1 tbs lemon juice and 125 ml water in a bowl. Stand for 30 minutes.Place remaining 2 tbs lemon juice, 500 ml water and drained ginger in a pan over high heat....
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Level of difficulty easySeason All year roundFeatured as part of our Cooks and their Books series.
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TiramisuTiramisu
Italian for “pick me up”, tiramisu is my favourite dessert featuring coffee. It lives up to its perky name with its winning combination of coffee and creamy mascarpone. Although considered a new...
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Coconut and caramel balls (Beijinho)Coconut and caramel balls (Beijinho)
Place condensed milk, coconut milk and butter in a saucepan and cook, stirring, over medium heat for 12 minutes or until mixture thickens and starts to come away from the side of the pan. Transfer to a...
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Candied ginger (mut gung)Candied ginger (mut gung)
Standing time: 30 minutesPlace ginger, 1 tbs lemon juice and 125 ml water in a bowl. Stand for 30 minutes.Place remaining 2 tbs lemon juice, 500 ml water and drained ginger in a pan over high heat....
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