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A spicy tea-infused twist to the French classic thin vanilla custard, Crème Anglaise, which is normally served at room temperature with fondant chocolate cake.
A taste of Autumn on a plate, with the most deliciously rustic chestnut flour tart base to accompany the season's pumpkin and mushrooms.
A reduced sugar chocolate banana marble cake (or banana bread) perfect for breakfast or brunch, either topped with roasted banana or served at teatime with a fudgy dark chocolate ganache.
My saucy take on the French classic, Salade de Chèvre Chaud, with toasted walnuts and rosemary to create a delicious creamy goat cheese pasta sauce.
French Berry Gratin, a quick yet elegant summer fruit dessert with fresh berries in an elderflower sabayon and toasted under the grill.
Melt-in-the-mouth buttery oat biscuits, rolled in oats and topped with bits of glacé cherry - perfect for making with children and sharing with the adults.
An easy no-bake French dessert, similar to an Italian Panna Cotta, made with fruit purée and less cream.
Macaron Berry Sherry Trifle - a traditional British party dessert, replacing classic trifle sponges or lady fingers with gluten free Parisian macaron shells.
A quick, chunky and healthy soup recipe that's perfect for any time of year, using the freshest seasonal vegetables and herbs
A light, moist lemon cake made with ground almonds and soaked in tart lemon syrup that just happens to be gluten free.
Perfectly gooey, crumbly and intense in dark chocolate, these toasted hazelnut cookies are addictive with a touch of French fleur de sel salt to add that extra oh-la-la factor while waiting for your chocolate macarons to mature.
Cheesy Red Onion Pepper Cornbread, a healthy quick bread recipe without yeast or sugar and topped with roasted vegetables
Irresistibly moist bran muffins with oats, dates and apple for a delicious healthy start to the day.
A lightly curried cauliflower soup given the French touch with sweet, seared fresh scallops in turmeric and Scottish smoked salt.
Purple Carrot Cake, just as moist and tasty as orange carrot cake, but with reduced sugar, less oil and full of surprising health benefits
No bake, bite-sized coconut, raisin and chocolate snowballs.
A festive version of the French classic of Poached Prunes in Red Wine, adding warming spices to make a healthy dessert during the holiday season