These thin and delicate nutty biscuits are delicious served with ice cream or creamy desserts or presented in a gift hamper Ingredients 85g hazelnuts 50g plain flour 200g caster sugar 2 egg whites ½ tsp vanilla extract Method Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Line 2 large baking sheets with baking parchment. Toast the hazelnuts in a dry frying pan, then grind in a ...
Wrap these decorative chocolates in cellophane and pack in boxes to give as gifts or simply bring out after dinner to wow your guests Ingredients 175ml double cream 200g bar dark chocolate, finely chopped 1 tbsp Frangelico or 1 tsp vanilla extract 50g hazelnuts, roughly chopped different coloured sprinkles and edible glitters Method In a small saucepan, bring the cream ...
A loving spoonful in the form of delicious heart-shaped French toasts with a sweet chocolatey filling Ingredients 4 slices from a small sliced brioche loaf 3 tbsp chocolate hazelnut spreads 1 large egg 75ml whole milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp caster sugar 2 tbsp chopped toasted hazelnuts 1 tbsp butter icing sugar, for dusting ice cream, to serve raspberries, to serve Method Thickly ...
Introduce children to spices by getting them to cook this easy rice dish Ingredients 200g basmati rice 1 tbsp sunflower oil 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and chopped 2 whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick 2 cardamom pods, cracked 1½ tsp medium curry powder 50g frozen peas 50g frozen sweetcorn 50g flaked almonds ...
By using a whole chicken and freezing leftovers this tasty supper is extra penny-friendly Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large chicken, roughly 1.8kg-2.2kg, jointed into 8 pieces 6 rashers streaky bacon, chopped 2 onions, sliced 2 rosemary sprigs 2 x 400g cans plum tomatoes 2 tbsp red or white wine vinegar 1 tbsp sugar 500ml chicken stock small bunch parsley, chopped (optional) Method Heat ...
A great way to use leftovers, this is a super-speedy one-pan supper Ingredients 2 tsp oil 1 egg, beaten 2 rashers bacon, chopped 175g mushrooms, sliced 200g frozen peas 1 garlic clove, crushed small knob of fresh root ginger, grated 2 tsp dark soy sauce, plus extra to serve 1 tsp sugar 250g cooked basmati rice Method Heat the oil in a frying pan, then tip in the egg. ...
The potatoes in this recipe take on the spicy flavours beautifully - our idea of the perfect veggie supper Ingredients 2 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 700g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 4 carrots, thickly sliced 2 parsnips, thickly sliced 2 tbsp curry paste or powder 1 litre/1¾ pints vegetable stock 100g red lentils a small bunch ...
