Whisky is essential to your Burns Night festivities, so try Philippa Davis’ honey, whisky and walnut tart this year. Best enjoyed with whipped cream and a wee dram. Put on…
Sweet things
Chocolate and Christmas pudding fridge cake
Don’t forget about the pud when the time comes to use up the Christmas leftovers. You may be planning turkey sandwiches and curries – but the Christmas pud can be…
Log from the black forest
If you are among figgy pudding nay-sayers this Christmas, don’t let them go hungry. Philippa Davis’ log from the black forest is a traditional chocolate yule log with a black…
Cinnamon and saffron poached figs with amaretto sabayon
Figs are at their very best right now, having had the benefit of a longer time in the sun. This boozy fig pudding is the ideal supper party pud for…
Blood orange, cardamom and tequila sorbet
Deliciously naughty and laced with tequila, Philippa Davis’ blood orange, cardamom and tequila sorbet is the only way to stave off the post-sporting season blues. It is ideal for rounding…
Tangerine curd and pomegranate meringues
Grey January days call for colourful suppers, and there’s nothing brighter than this wonderfully seasonal pud. Try Philippa Davis’ tangerine curd and pomegranate meringues. For a decadent dinner party pud,…
Pistachio and cranberry biscotti with spiced hot chocolate dip
These pistachio and cranberry biscotti with spiced hot chocolate dip is a delicious festive treat for when temptation calls. So follow Philippa Davis’ recipe. Make a big batch and save…
Chocolate, chestnut and brandy mousse
This chocolate, chestnut and brandy mousse will give any supper party a decadent final flourish. You can make these up to a day in advance, leaving you time to entertain…
Peach, fig, plum and croissant pudding
This peach, fig, plum and croissant pudding is delicious up the hill as the shoot lunch finale or even as a surreptitious breakfast. For a classic summer pud with a…
Buttermilk panna cotta with vanilla poached figs
Buttermilk panna cotta with vanilla poached figs is the perfect combination of zest and sweetness for a tantalising summer treat. Philipa Davis’ recipe is both decadent and refreshing, and the…