There’s something so honest about a custard tart, simply topped with a grating of nutmegIngredients:1 whole nutmeg , for grating4 large eggs1 vanilla pod , seeds scraped out140.0g golden caster sugar500.0g pack shortcrust pastry300.0ml double cream300.0ml whole milkInstructions:Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Roll the pastry out to about 1cm thick, then grate over a…

These wraps look sophisticated but require almost no effort – there’s no rolling and no wasteIngredients:handful parsley leaves, chopped375.0g pack ready-rolled puff pastry (make sure it’s rectangular, not round)200.0g pack chestnut mushrooms , sliced1 egg , beaten4 skinless chicken breasts (about 140g/5oz each)1 plump garlic clove , crushed4.0 tbsp olive oilInstructions:Preheat the oven to fan…

This tasty tart is the perfect summer dessert for a crowdIngredients:juice and zest of ½ lemonFOR THE FILLING85.0g golden caster sugar5.0 tbsp raspberry jam200 ml tub crème fraîcheFOR THE GLAZEIngredients FOR THE PASTRY175.0g ground almonds200.0g plain flour200.0g cold butter , diced1 egg yolkabout 700.0g raspberries½ tsp vanilla essence175.0g golden caster sugarInstructions:Make the pastry by tipping…

Ingredients:1/2 package(s) puff pastry thawed1 package(s) cocktail sausages be sure to rinse and dry off in order to get packaging liquid off3 tablespoon(s) sesame seeds1 egg beaten1 can(s) beer (light)1/2 cup(s) spicy mustard1 tablespoon(s) brown sugar1 tablespoon(s) mustard powder1 tablespoon(s) cider vingar1/2 teaspoon(s) worchestershire sauce

Ingredients:1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 (17.3-oz.) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed*1/4 cup butter1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar1 tablespoon orange juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonPinch of salt4 bananas, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slicesVanilla ice cream

Ingredients:3 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil4 sweet (Walla-Walla, Maui, or Vidalia) or yellow onions (2 lb. total), peeled and sliced very thinly1 firm-ripe pear (8 oz.), rinsed and cut in half crosswise, then lengthwiseSalt and pepper2 sheets puff pastry, thawed but kept cool7 ounces (1 1/2 cups) crumbled gorgonzola or other blue cheese

Ingredients:1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground nutmegAdditional sugar1 17.3-ounce package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted2 cups chopped mixed candied fruit (such as glacéed pineapple, cherries, orange peel, and sweetened dried cranberries)1 egg, beaten to blend

A rich beef stew that gets better the longer it’s kept. The pickled walnuts add a tangy touch. Make up to three days aheadIngredients:3.0 tbsp olive oilFOR THE STEW3.0 tbsp chopped fresh flatleaf parsley , plus extra to serve85.0g butter3 large Spanish onions , finely chopped2 garlic cloves , peeled and crushed1½ kg stewing beef…

Ingredients:1 1/4 pounds common mushrooms or chanterelles (see notes)1 slice bacon (1 oz.), chopped3/4 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped1/4 cup cognac or brandy1/3 cup dry white wine3 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth1 1/2 cups whipping creamSalt and white pepper1 package (10 oz.) frozen puff pastry shells, thawed1 large egg, lightly…

A warm, healthy soup that will not only keep you feeling full and happy but also your heart pumping regularly!Ingredients:one teaspoon water,4 coriander,3 mugs water,4 celery stems,4 parsley,One large or 2 small carrots,You can squeeze a lemon/lime juice on this dish when serving to give it a tangy sour taste!2 tablespoons of dried/fresh dill,one teaspoon…

Slow-roasting tomatoes will intensify their flavour and sweetness. Serve warm for best resultsIngredients:200.0g plain flour , plus extra for dusting3.0 tbsp pesto (choose a vegetarian one)2 eggs100.0g butter , cut into small pieceshandful basil leaves , torn100.0g grated Gruyère (or vegetarian alternative)150.0ml milkIngredients FOR THE PASTRYhandful black olivesFOR THE FILLING1.0 tbsp olive oil150.0ml single cream50.0g…

This high fibre dish counts as 3 of your 5-a-day, with a creamy and spicy curried sauceIngredients:1.0l milk175.0g quinoa , rinsed4.0 tbsp vegetarian korma or madras curry paste1 onion , sliced750.0g frozen mixed vegetablesInstructions:Simmer the onion and the curry paste with a splash of water for 5 mins in a large saucepan, stirring from time…