Blueberry Bakewell Muffins
These moist, almondy muffins work well with blackcurrants or halved raspberries instead of blueberries. You can also use freeze-dried fruit instead of the fresh fruit, but you will need less as the fl
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Raspberry and Coconut Ice Cream
I usually use frozen raspberries from the supermarket in this
ice cream for a quick and easy but delicious dessert.
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Almond and Carob Torte
As carob tortes go, this is a pretty foolproof version and one that produces a really moist and yummy feast. Why not double the quantity and make extra? It keeps well in the fridge for 2–3 days but al
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Pumpkin and Prawn Creole
This soup is full of robust flavours. I love to make it in the autumn, when pumpkins first come into the shops, as it seems to help compensate for the passing of summer. Butternut squash or sweet pota
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Mediterranean Chicken with Olives and Peppers
The flavours of the Mediterranean dominate this delicious dish. While it cooks in the oven, why not add some baking potatoes so that you can have an hour off as the meal cooks?
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Banana and Cinnamon Blinis
This is a variation on the Crêpe Bretonnes recipe but the egg white is whisked and the mixture made into little pancakes. Fresh banana is hidden in the blinis as they cook. Other fruit
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Apricot, Carrot and Polenta Cake
This is one of my favourite cakes. The polenta keeps It moist and gives it an unusual texture, while the flavour is quite delightful. Sweet potatoes can be used Instead of the carrots, if preferred, a
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Chilli Bean Pâté
For speed and convenience, I frequently use canned red kidney beans to make this pâté. I find pâtés useful for between-meal snacks and suppers, as well as first courses.
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