Let’s be honest, one of the most anticipated aspects of Easter celebrations is the food. And although tempting chocolate eggs are hard to resist, one true sign than Easter is around the corner is when you look up a recipe for simnel cake. It is simply delicious. Furthermore, what…
This moist, flavourful cake will keep well for a couple of days if kept in a container stored in a cool, dark place. I use Scottish crowdie, which is a wonderfully creamy, tangy soft cheese. RASPBERRY, ALMOND AND OAT CRUMBLE CAKE Ingredients Makes 10 to 12 slices Cake batter 175g…
The classic Basque cake recipe updated with an Easter twist. Move over hot cross buns and try a new Easter recipe.
Pancakes aren’t just for Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day. They’re delicious all year round and American pancakes work particularly well if you’re wanting a heart breakfast. These from a recipe by Philippa Davis are are remarkably simple to knock together yet immensely satisfying, and guaranteed to become a family favourite.…
If you haven’t had time to make and ice a fruitcake for Christmas then never despair. We’ve sought out a selection of the best festive fruitcakes to feast on over the Christmas season. (And if you’re looking for our list of the best Christmas puddings, no stirring required, you’ll find…
If you are going to do teatime, you must do it properly. Philippa Davis’ chocolate and orange fruit tea cake is simple to make for even the most kitchen allergic amongst you, and makes a truly excellent treat when teatime comes calling and some sustenance is required. For more teatime…
Though it’s fun to switch up traditions, one musn’t be without chocolate at Easter says Philippa Davis. This pecan praline chocolate fudge cake is guaranteed to please the troops. For more Easter chocolate cake inspiration, try our chocolate and orange Easter chiffon cake. Or for something super simple, our chocolate…
There are ways to consume cocoa this Easter without unwrapping yet another chocolate egg. Put aside time this long weekend to bake Philippa Davis’ chocolate, ginger and orange Easter cake. Simple to make, loaded with chocolate and perfectly moist, make this your new Easter Sunday staple. If you would rather…
For something satisfyingly rich yet perfectly sweet, Philippa Davis’ apple, honey and carrot cake is the ideal offering for shoot tea. For inspiration on what to do with the windfalls, read the 9 best apple recipes for your harvest to avoid a production line of pies. APPLE, HONEY AND CARROT…
Social distancing requires innovative shoot lunches this season. Philippa Davis recommends a pandemic compliant picnic. These indulgent black forest brownies, with brandy and cherry jam, make the perfect pud. For more picnic perfect puddings, though country house opera is cancelled the accompanying al fresco feasts needn’t be. Our trifle opera…
