A rich flourless chocolate cake from ” Old Food” by Jill Dupleix. She adapted it from a recipe by Elizabeth David in ” French Provincial Cooking”. It makes a great pudding for a spacial occasion served with creme fraiche or custard, but can also be sprinkled with icing sugar or cocoa powder and served as a cake.
A light lemon based ricotta cheesecake originating in Naples and traditionally served during Carnevale in Italy. I found this version in the New York Times.
Rachel Roddy’s version of this spicy and fruity cake from Siena. It will keep in a tin for up to two weeks, but dust with more icing sugar just before serving.
This recipe from Anna Jones is delicious on crumpets or a toastie with cheese, but can also be served alongside dal or curry. It will keep for up to 18 months, but once opened should be stored in the fridge and eaten within a month.
A delicious cake from Thomasina Miers, which will last for up to a week in a tin. It can also be served for breakfast with some thick Greek yoghurt, sliced pears and a drizzle of honey.
This recipe is from ” Chilli Notes” by Thomasina Miers. You will have some curd leftover which you can spread on toast or have with ice cream. It willl keep for up to a week in a sealed container in the fridge. The possets are good serve with biscotti and perhaps some pudding wine.
