With country house opera postponed or cancelled, put on a picnic worthy of Glyndebourne’s lawns at home. Don your finery, select a family member to provide the entertainment and indulge in a pud worthy of the setting. Philippa Davis’ trifle opera cake jars with amaretto is a fun – and…
These gooseberry, lime and elderflower travel cakes are inspired by the French tradition of bringing an edible present to a party or picnic. Try Philippa Davis’ recipe for the perfect moreish morsels to gift – or just to keep for yourself. There are many ways to spend this time, but…
Citrus works wonders for adding a burst of flavour and freshness and is perfect for springtime dining, advises Philippa Davis. Her recipe for citrus, ricotta and honey cheesecake with a pistachio base is a light and creamy treat. For a lighter dessert, try blood orange, cardamom and tequila sorbet –…
Chocolate is essential for the long Easter weekend, but it doesn’t have to come in egg form. Philippa Davis’ chocolate and orange Easter chiffon cake requires extra time and care to a standard chocolate cake – but the result is tender, moist, light and not overwhemlingly sweet. At least one…
Easter requires a decent cocoa fix, but if chocolate eggs are not your thing indulge in something irresistably moreish without being cloying. Philippa Davis’ chocolate chip cookies are perfectly crunchy and chewy, and the far superior way to consume cocoa this Easter. For more Easter sweet treats, there must be…
Few will say no to chocolate cake on a Sunday. Philippa Davis’ pear, chocolate, walnut and sour-cream cake is simple and delicious. Serve as the ultimate post-Sunday Roast pud. Make your puds decadent and chocolate-y at this time of year. For more inspiration, our fig, chocolate and cognac cake is…
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 put to excellent use too. Philippa Davis’ chocolate and Christmas pudding fridge cake will even convert the figgy pudding nay-sayers.…
Chocolate cake is the best treat for an after shoot tea. However, it doesn’t have to be difficult to make to be delicious. This easy chocolate cake is decadent, gooey and will make any chocoholic happy. Perfect for teas, parties, or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, this cake can…
Fruitcake is a sporting essential, and all the more so over the festive season. Whether you are tucking yours in a pocket for the peg, handing it out at the hunt meet or creating an impressive Christmas centrepiece, it will always be a crowd please. So be prepared with this…
This fig, chocolate and cognac cake is perfect for the festive season. It keeps well up to four days and it is suitable for freezing, making it a great offering for when an unexpected guest arrives for tea. For more festive sweet treats, try our Christmas brownies with hazelnuts and…
