Tag: dessert
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Chocolate and mandarin torte
As far as I’m aware, I’m not allergic to any foodstuffs (only wasps!) and I can only imagine what a complete drag it is to have to read every food label or make enquiries at restaurants and other people’s houses as to whether or not something on the menu includes a particular allergen. Anyway, a…
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Tarte Belle Helene
Truth be told, in the interest of my expanding waistline, I don’t make desserts unless I have visitors these days. Last week, I had a house full so I made two French classics – delicious little ‘pots au citron’ and, as I had pears to use up, this delicious pear and chocolate tarte. Both were…
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Apple and almond cake
Served with some cream or custard, this moist apple and almond cake is a real Sunday lunch crowd-pleaser and very easy to make. It could also make a useful addition to a Xmas buffet table as it keeps well and can be made the day before. It’s adapted from a recipe by Betty’s supremo Lesley…
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