Fresh Fig Chutney

Fresh Fig Chutney

Serve this sweet and tangy chutney with a crumbly aged cheddar and crackers for a delicious snack.  Makes 2-3 Jars Preparation time: 15 minutes     |     Cooking time: 25 minutes • 250g (9oz) brown sugar • 8 large ripe figs • 150ml (5fl oz) malt vinegar • 150ml (5fl oz) cider vinegar • 250g (9oz) red onions,…
Frozen Raspberry Yogurt

Frozen Raspberry Yogurt

Frozen yogurt has a refreshing, tangy taste, perfect for a hot day. (Ice cream machine required) Use your ripe raspberries or experiment with other seasonal fruit you are growing.  Preparation time: 25 minutes     |     Freezing time: 2-3 hours Total time: 3 hours SERVES 6 • 175 ml (6fl oz) whole milk • 175 ml (6fl oz) double…
Blackcurrant Ice Cream

Blackcurrant Ice Cream

Three simple ingredients are all that is needed to make this smooth and delicious ice cream made with fresh blackcurrants. SERVES 5-6 • 450g (1lb) blackcurrants • 175g (6oz) sugar • 275ml (10fl oz) double cream 1. Reserve 2-3 tbsp whole blackcurrants, set aside. Place the remaining blackcurrants into a sieve set over a mixing bowl and mash with a…
Fresh Strawberry & Lime Mousse

Fresh Strawberry & Lime Mousse

A light dessert perfect for a summer’s day in the garden and great for kids to help with too. SERVES 8 • 400g (14oz) strawberries • ½ lime, juice of • 250g (9oz) marshmallows • 400ml (14fl oz) double cream 1. Roughly chop the strawberries and put them in a saucepan together with the lime juice, and stir over a…
Egg-Free Chocolate Cherry Mousse

Egg-Free Chocolate Cherry Mousse

A quick and simple dessert that is sure to please a crowd.  SERVES6-8 • 50ml (2fl oz) water • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar • 200 grams (7oz) chocolate, coarsely chopped • ½ tablespoon dark rum, brandy, or liquor of your choice (optional) • 250ml double cream 1. Place chocolate in a large bowl. 2. In a medium saucepan, boil water…
Rice Pudding With Rhubarb Compote

Rice Pudding With Rhubarb Compote

This is a lovely dish to serve up after dinner, with seasonal tangy rhubarb and sweet rice pudding. SERVES 4 FOR THE COMPOTE • 3 large oranges, (zest of 1, juice of 3) • 100g (3½oz) caster sugar • 600g (1lb 3oz) rhubarb (trimmed weight), cut into 2.5cm (1in) pieces FOR THE PUDDING • 500ml (17fl oz) full-fat creamy milk…