Recipes Archive
(June 2016)

1 June 2016

Pimm’s strawberry and mint summer pudding

When those of my friends not born on this fair isle ask me why us Brits are so obsessed with the weather I simply say to them, “spend a summer in the UK and then you’ll understand.” I think this year in particular is a great example of the British weather. I’m hoping for a Read more…

Surf and Turf

METHOD Place the large chips into a steamer for 30 minutes, remove and leave to air-dry – this half cooks the chips before, cooking in a deep fat fryer at 170ºC until golden, once ready to plate up. Blanch half the peeled shallots in salted boiling water for 3 mins, take out and leave to Read more…

Millionaire’s Shortbread

METHOD To begin, make the shortbread. This can be made days in advance and stored in an airtight container, along with the sponge if you’re strapped for time. In a large bowl, beat the sugar and butter until pale and fluffy. Stir in the flour, working the mixture with your hands for around 5 minutes, Read more…