Banana muffins
1. Heat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. Melt the butter and allow to cool. Mash the bananas well. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg together in a large bowl, add caster sugar and stir through. 2. With a fork, beat together the ... [... more]
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Damsons with mascarpone
1. Place the mascarpone and icing sugar in bowl and beat together. 3. Heat the damsons in a non-stick frying pan and pour in the red wine. 4. Heat gently for 2-3 minutes, then add the orange zest and caster sugar. 5. Heat for 5-6 minutes, ... [... more]
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Lemon and passionfruit shortbread biscuits
2. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and caster sugar until the mixture turns a lighter colour and is creamy in consistency. This can be done with a wooden spoon, rather than an electric mixer. Beat in the flour, salt, semolina, lemon ... [... more]
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Chocolate and orange cheesecake
1. For the mousse - break up the chocolate and put into a heatproof dish over a pan of simmering water to melt. Ensure the bowl is not touching the water. 2. Put the brown sugar and creamy, soft cheese in a bowl and beat together. 4. Put the ... [... more]
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Maple syrup and pecan pudding
1. Place the maple syrup and pecans in the bottom of a small basin. 2. Beat together the butter, sugar, self-raising flour and eggs, add the lemon zest and spoon into the basin. 3. Cover with parchment paper, secure and cook in the microwave for ... [... more]
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American pancakes
1. Place the flour, baking powder and icing sugar in a large bowl. 2. Beat in the egg and gradually add the milk, whisking to form a batter. 3. Using an electric whisk, beat together the egg whites and sugar to form soft peaks. 5. Gently melt the ... [... more]
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Quick tiramisu
1. Place the cold coffee in a bowl, add three tablespoons of the Amaretto and put to one side. 2. In a separate bowl beat together the egg yolks and sugar for about three minutes until thick and pale. 3. Add the mascarpone and beat until well ... [... more]
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Cheesy polenta with tomato sauce vierge
1. Cook the polenta according to the packet instructions. (Place in a pan and cover with four times the amount of water. Cook for 1-2 minutes for soft, 5 minutes for firm.) 2. Add the salt, cream and milk to the pan and beat together over a ... [... more]
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Chocolate roulade with marshmallows and creme Anglaise
2. Grease a swiss roll tin with butter, then line with greaseproof paper. 3. In a food mixer or using an electric whisk and large bowl, beat together the egg yolk and sugar until light and fluffy. 5. In a clean, grease-free medium bowl, whisk the ... [... more]
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Potted trout
1. Place the softened butter into a large bowl and beat together until smooth. 2. Stir in the seasoning, fresh herbs, cayenne pepper and lemon juice. 4. Place a large chefs' ring on a serving plate and spoon the trout mixture into the ring. ... [... more]
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Honey souffle
2. Beat together the egg yolk, lemon juice and honey. Fold in the whisked egg whites. 3. Spoon into a medium-sized ramekin and level off the top. Cook in the oven for 6-8 minutes or until risen and golden. 4 egg whites, whisked to stiff peak ... [... more]
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Hot fruit ice cream trifle
2. Sprinkle the dates between the bowls and pour half the orange juice in each. 4. Using an electric whisk beat together the egg whites, sugar and orange zest in a large bowl, to form soft peaks. 6. Using a blowtorch, carefully apply heat to the ... [... more]
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