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Orange Polenta Cake

oranges

250 g runny honey

eggs

200 g ground almonds

g polenta

Orange polenta cake

This delicious cake is full of zingy flavour and the syrup makes it something really special – enjoy!

Orange & Polenta Cake

unsalted butter

sugar

vanilla essence

orange blossom water

gluten-free baking powder

cardamom pods

ml orange juice (from 3-4 oranges)

ml orange blossom water

g golden caster sugar

Orange & polenta cake

Deliciously spiced gluten-free carrot cake – perfect with a nice cup of tea

Gluten-free carrot cake

flour

g brown sugar

125 ml sunflower oil

ginger

cinnamon

apple

carrots

orange zest and juice

sultanas

walnuts

g unsalted butter

g icing sugar

orange zest only

g cream cheese

The humblest crumble ever, I’m mixing this one up with eating apples as well as the classic Bramley. So homely, so simple and so delicious – you’re going to love it.

Classic apple crumble

150 g golden caster sugar

lemon

butter

g plain flour

Take your hot cross buns to a whole new level of deliciousness with a chocolate dough and a secret melting middle – trust me, you’re going to love them. Best served warm from the oven.

Chocolate hot cross buns

golden caster sugar

spice

nutmeg

200 ml semi-skimmed milk

cocoa powder

x 7 g sachet of dried yeast

chocolate

raisins fruit

runny honey

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Mango rice pudding

150 g pudding rice

star anise

mango

Greek-style coconut yoghurt

The simplicity of these biscuits makes them wonderful in desserts, but for me the best way to celebrate this biscuit is with a cup of tea.

Scottish shortbread

orange zest of

g chocolate (70% cocoa solids)

caraway seeds

lavender honey

½ a small bunch of fresh lemon thyme leaves picked

lemon zest of

vanilla extract

Fresh fruit isn’t the only way to make a crumble, in fact frozen fruit is a gamechanger – try it and see for yourself.

Frozen fruit & almond crumble

kg mixed frozen berries and cherries

orange

100 g flaked almonds

This is a great little recipe for easy, fail-safe, gloriously gooey chocolate brownies

Bloomin' brilliant brownies

dark chocolate (70%)

g cherries

nuts

65 g plain flour

baking powder

360 g caster sugar

This is a phenomenally delicious way to roast venison, and the method is foolproof, too. Protected by the fatty, crispy prosciutto as it cooks, then served blushing with this outrageously good, silky sauce, it’s hard to beat.

Roast venison

kg venison bones (ask your butcher)

red onion

carrot

celery

plain flour

Barolo

coffee beans

white peppercorns

rosemary

garlic

balsamic vinegar

venison loin

higher-welfare prosciutto

olive oil

A beautifully, simple American-style vanilla cheesecake recipe – an old-school favourite from the Fifteen restaurant menu. Absolutely delicious!

Bloomin' easy vanilla cheesecake

250 g digestive biscuits

115 g caster sugar

cornflour

900 g half-fat cream cheese (at room temperature)

115 ml double cream

vanilla pod vanilla extract

cherries

caster sugar

swig port or whisky optional

icing sugar

Frozen banoffee cheesecake

300 g packet of Hobnobs

overripe bananas

500 g light cream cheese

½ x 450 g jar of dulce de leche

These little steamed puddings are a dream to eat and wonderfully simple to make – it's win-win!

Maple syrup and pecan steamed puddings

pecan nuts

g soft dark brown sugar

75 g vegetable suet

bicarbonate of soda

maple syrup

vanilla pod seeds scraped out

150 ml whole milk

cream

I love the stickiness of the fruit filling combined with the chewy, crunchy top of this plum crumble

Plum crumble with rolled oats

g butter

175 g unrefined golden caster sugar

g oats

400 g kiwi fruits peeled

plums stoned

vanilla pod seeds of

apple very finely sliced

These oaty pancakes are packed with fibre and protein and are low in refined sugars. Top with your favourite fruits and nut butter. Tasty!

Protein pancakes

g cottage cheese

banana

almond milk

groundnut oil

almond butter

fat-free Greek yoghurt

figs

pear

pomegranate seeds

These salmon rolls make great party nibbles – serve them up on a board with a vinaigrette dip

Smoked salmon rolls

120 g plain flour

milk

sea salt

black pepper

ml crème fraîche

chives

salmon

lemon juice

Saffron-poached pears

pears

320 g caster sugar

vanilla pod

saffron

Because sometimes you've just got to have a proper, beautiful sticky pudding

Quick steamed treacle pudding

golden syrup

ml milk

Rustle up this smooth, creamy and super-chocolaty mousse in minutes, then whack it in the fridge ready to serve as a dinner-party dessert.

Dairy-free chocolate mousse

g chocolate

avocados

vanilla bean paste

coconut cream

Using honey and soya yoghurt makes these blondies super sticky in the centre. Make them vegan by changing the honey to maple syrup

Gluten-free blondies

gluten-free flour

fine sea salt

200 g soya yogurt

honey

brown sugar

A stunning homemade cordial to capture the taste of spring. Dilute with plain or sparkling water, cava or Prosecco, or use as a drizzle for freshly baked cakes. 

Springtime cordial

g mint

g basil

lemons

I love crispy duck pancakes, and this is a simple way to knock up the Chinese takeaway classic at home

Crispy Peking duck in pancakes

duck

salt

five-spice

plums

soy sauce

chilli powder

grated orange zest

cucumber

onions

packs pre-made pancakes

This is the perfect Valentine's day dessert as it's straightforward to make, but has real wow-factor.

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