Buttery pears are exactly what we want to eat at this time of year – sweet, juicy and perfectly matched to chocolate’s rich deep flavours. The two combine beautifully in this tart which we think makes a pretty perfect end to dinner. Chilling the pastry for a little while before you roll it out helps to stop it falling apart so we recommend you do this. This has the advantage of being gluten free and vegan but you would never know! …
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Chocolate Strawberry Tart
This is perfection for a Summer party or as a vegan or gluten free birthday cake! It takes a little while to set so make sure you start at least 2 hours in advance of when you want to eat it! Rich with nut protein, dates, chocolate and, of course, strawberries, this really hits the spot – cover with edible flowers and leaves and you have a real treat to share. We make this one every year so thought we would share it again!…
Vegan Chocolate Orange Mousse
Well… healthy but still dessert? This is it! A chocolatey mousse with a good hit of orange juice made using tofu and coconut cream – no eggs and no dairy cream. It takes minutes to make and would be a great dinner party dessert with a wee biscuit. You simply whip it all together! …
Golden Eve’s Pudding
A traditional dessert with a massive hit of lemon to freshen things up. Combining cooking apples and a gluten free, light as air sponge, this is a lovely end to a meal. The apples cook under the sponge, making them lovely and pulpy! Delicious served with a dollop vegan yoghurt or dairy free custard….
Apple Almond Sultana Cake
This pretty cake uses a decent quantity of cooking apples, so is very moist and keeps well for quite a few days, improving after the first day, so it’s a handy one to make ahead of time if that’s your style! It’s lovely with a cup of tea or served warm as a dessert. …
Blackcurrant muffins
Blackcurrants are abundant in our garden at the moment so Helen came up with this recipe to use some of them up. The result is a quick afternoon tea treat you can whip up in no time! If you can’t get your hands on blackcurrants, you could try substituting raspberries or brambles….
Cherry Chocolate Tart
Quick!! Rush out and pick the cherries before the birds eat them all! Wild and garden cherries are super sweet at this time of year and well worth using for a tasty dessert. They also look like stunning gems on top of chocolate! We have adapted this from our strawberry tart from last time. It’s a no cook recipe but make sure you leave time to set the base in the freezer. Serve the tart as soon as you’ve put on the topping to avoid it going too soggy. Lovely for a Summer treat!…
Use-it-before-you-lose-it Rhubarb Cake
Our rhubarb is nearly over for this year alas, so Helen came up with this delicious cake to make the most of it before the rhubarb patch gets a well-earned rest! If you’re a bit dubious about rhubarb, don’t be put off! The rhubarb isn’t too acidic here and gives the cake a pleasing fruity tasty, balanced out by the nuts, spices and ginger….
Pancakes!
With Shrove Tuesday fast approaching, here’s a super easy peasy recipe for gluten free pancakes. Get your flipping skills in the bag and enjoy the fun – top your pancakes with anything you like; from the traditional lemon juice and sugar to date syrup and fruit, or even spice things up with a savoury topping of your choice. Happy Pancake Day!…
Sticky Toffee Date Cake
A moist, warm and very tasty cake for either after dinner or as an afternoon tea accompaniment. Dates have so much natural sweetness so lend themselves perfectly to a cake. This is divine when served warm with our “sticky toffee” sauce! …