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Scones & Strawberries

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SERVING UP SUMMER The Strawberry season is in full swing and if like us, you’ve come back from the PYO laden with punnets and wondering what to do with them, here is a simple and delicious Mary Berry scone recipe to make over the weekend. INGREDIENTS 450g Self-raising flour 2 tsp Baking Powder 50g Caster Sugar 100g Butter 2 Free-range eggs A little milk METHOD Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7. Lightly grease two baking trays. Put the flour, baking powder and sugar in a large bowl. Add the butter and rub in with your fingertips until the mixture…

Guest post: Social Pantry’s Pear, Honey & Pistachio Loaf Cake

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Here is a delicious recipe from our friends over at Social Pantry. Social Pantry’s Pear, Honey & Pistachio Loaf Cake Recipe INGREDIENTS 250g unsalted butter (2 tbsp of which is for the pears) 4 peeled and chopped pears 300g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 large eggs 340g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 70ml milk 170g honey 50g green pistachios METHOD 1. Pre heat your oven to 180C/160C Fan. 2. Add your chopped pears and 2 tbsp butter into a small saucepan and soften over a gentle heat, allowing the pieces to caramelise. This should take around…

Perfect Pavlovas in 3 tasty ways

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  With their delicate, crispy outside and marshmallowy centre, pavlovas are our go-to party pudding. Once you have mastered the technique of making a good meringue, you can have fun experimenting with different toppings. In this blog post we share some meringue recipe tips, and then make three of our favourite toppings for you to try.   INGREDIENTS (serves 6)  MERINGUES 175g caster sugar 3 large egg whites  Preheat the oven to 140ºC / Fan 120ºC / gas mark 1. Crack the egg whites into a large, clean bowl and whisk until stiff. Two points to note here: firstly you…

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Pancakes with blackberry compote

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Few late summer activities are as typically British as foraging for blackberries in hedgerows. And every year, towards the end of August, many of us enjoy hunting for these plump, jewel-like berries. In this blog post, we share a simple brunch recipe where blackberries are definitely the star of the show. INGREDIENTS Pancakes (makes 8): 200g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder Pinch of salt 1 egg 300ml milk Sunflower oil or butter for cooking Compote: 200g blackberries 2 tbsp honey splash of water Honey & extra blackberries to serve Start by making your compote. It will sit happily on…

Black Forest Eton Mess Recipe by Thornback & Peel

Black Forest Eton Mess

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Rich dark chocolate and sweet juicy cherries have got to be one of the most delicious combinations imaginable. In this recipe for Black Forest Eton Mess, two classic desserts are combined to create the ultimate crowd-pleaser.  Perfect for serving at winter dinner parties, or as an alternative to the traditional Christmas pudding. INGREDIENTS CHOCOLATE MERINGUES 3 egg whites 150g golden caster sugar 50g dark chocolate, grated 2tsp cocoa, sieved CHERRY COMPOTE 650g dark pitted cherries (fresh or frozen) 2tbsp sugar 2tbsp amaretto VANILLA CREAM 300ml double cream 1 vanilla pod 2tbsp icing sugar, sieved FOR THE MERINGUES Preheat the oven…