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Recipe: Pineapple and frangipane tart
Makes 1 x 22cm tart. Shortcrust pastry: 180g butter. 240g plain flour. ½ tsp salt. ¼ cup iced water.
Recipe: Summer berry pudding with rosewater cream
Serves 4. This needs to be made at least 12 hours in advance, 24 is preferable.
Recipe: Toffee nut brittle
Softened butter to grease an oven tray, ¼ cup water, 1 cup white sugar, ½ cup light corn syrup, 1½ cups raw peanuts, ½ cup pecan nuts, ½ tsp salt, 2 Tbs butter, 1 tsp baking soda
Recipe: White Christmas truffles with brandied cherries
Makes approximately 20. 20 fresh cherries, 50ml brandy, 100g butter, ½ tin condensed milk, ½ cup white chocolate, chopped, 375g crushed wine biscuits
Recipe: Ginger, hazelnut and orange chocolate
This recipe needs to be made a day ahead. 400g dark chocolate - at least 60 per cent cocoa solids, 200ml cream, Zest of one orange, plus a little extra to garnish, 2½ Tbs crystallised ginger, finely chopped
Giving sponge cakes a try (+recipes)
Sponges need a gentle touch but the results are worthwhile.
Chilling out: Soups for summer (+recipes)
Perfect for summer, chilled soups can suit any occasion.
Asian takeaways with a fresh twist (+recipes)
Take cues from takeaways but with your own healthy, fresh twist.