A gently spiced rich and moreish cake from Dan Lepard. If you like you can spoon a little extra honey over the cake while its fot out of the oven.
A great combination to which I found in ” Pieminister” by Tristan Hogg and Jon Simon. For a quicker version just buy a bottle of mulled wine.
A delicious side for autumn and winter. It’s from ” The Abel & Cole Veg Box Companion” by Keith Abel. It can be made a day or two in advance and be reheated. It also freezes well.
A dessert from ” Roast Figs, Sugar Snow” by Diana Henry. It is good served chilled with some ginger biscuits but can also be served warm or at room temperature.
A recipe from Delia Smith’s ” Christmas”.
A good autumn dessert from Nigel Slater.
An easy and typical dish from Poland which I found in ” Polska” by Zuza Zak.In the cooler months she suggests serving with mashed potato and Beetroot Puree. In summer local asparagus and some new potatoes with dill.
A vegetarian shepherds pie from ” Slow” by Gizzi Erskine
Another delicious summer dessert from ” Cook Simple” by Diana Henry. You can add blackberries or blackcurrants to the cooked fruit before serving if you like.My friend Angela has made this using port instead of the red wine and this worked very well too. Serve with a big bowl of sweetened Mascarpone cheese mixed with Greek Yoghurt.
A new recipe for game from Diana Henry.
Another very good supper for the colder months from ” Cook Simple” by Diana Henry. Serve with mash or roast potatoes and a green slad.
A dish that can be served hot or cold from ” Butter” by James Martin. Dice all the vegetables quite finely to help them break down as the pulses cook.
A Sicilian recipe from “Two Kitchens” by Rachel Roddy. It’s good to serve after a big meal, before cheese or over a simple rice pudding. You could also serve for breakfast with some thick yoghurt.
A quick recipe for pork from Nigel Slater.
