Recipes Archive
(September 2014)

1 September 2014

Black cherry loaf cake

September is my birthday month – the 24th to be precise, just in case you’re planning on showering me with gifts – but I think I’ve got to the age when a birthday cake doesn’t always feature in the day’s events. You know how it is; once, like me, you’re out of your teens (ahem) Read more…

Steamed Scottish mussels

METHOD Blanch the samphire in salted boiling water for 30 seconds, drain and pass in ice water. Place the oil, onion and garlic in a deep pan and cook on medium heat for 1 minute. Add the mussels, wet with the wine and cook for 3–4 minutes on high heat. Add the tomato, lemon zest Read more…

Pan fried quail breast

METHOD Peel the first two layers and top and tail the leeks, cut into 2-inch sticks. Toss them with smoked paprika oil and salt, then place them on extra-thick aluminium foil and wrap close to make a parcel. Put on a hot griddle and cook for 10 minutes. When ready, unwrap and discard the burned Read more…

Tiramisu

METHOD In a deep container lay the Savoiardi biscuits close together. Pour on the espresso with the Tia Maria liquor and sprinkle half of the cocoa evenly on the biscuit. Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until foamy and soft, then add the mascarpone cheese and set aside. In a different bowl, whisk the Read more…