This is a delicious balance of savoury and sweet. Great to have in the fridge, ready to elevate the next late-night dinner of cheese on toast to a special treat. It also makes an excellent gift as part of a hamper of good cheeses and crackers.If you haven’t got a...
This makes a great gift and can be prepared well in advance and kept in the fridge. We have tried using other fruit juices for this, such as lime and passion fruit, and they both work really well. It’s best spread on hot buttered toast or served with our White...
This is a simple shortcrust. The savoury version can be used for pies and quiches; the sweet makes a great base for tarts. The trick is in rolling out the pastry between two sheets of baking parchment – this way you don’t need to use any extra flour so the mix stays...
An essential, this goes with almost anything. We use Braeburn apples, which have a good balance of acidity and sweetness, but feel free to experiment with different varieties such as Cox’s, Bramley or russet, which will each lend their particular character to your...
A crumbly homemade nut crust sets this tart apart from other berry pies. It can be made up to three days ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.YIELD: SERVES 8CRUST¼ cup each almonds, pecans, and hazelnuts¾ cup whole-wheat flour¼ cup sugar¼ tsp. salt6 Tbs. chilled...
Avocados give this luscious dessert its rich, creamy texture. The key is to use avocados that are neither underripe nor overripe, both of which have superstrong avocado flavor.YIELD: SERVES 43 Hass avocados (2 cups mashed)¼ cup plus 3 Tbs. raw agave nectar¼ cup plus 2...
This dairy-free, no-bake dessert is made with a cashew “cream cheese” that is sweetened with agave nectar, then chilled atop a macadamia nut crust.YIELD: SERVES 122 cups macadamia nuts1½ cups cashews½ cup pitted Medjool dates¼ cup dried coconut6 Tbs. coconut oil,...
Good luck eating just one of these tender, chewy chocolate chip cookies.YIELD: MAKES 24 COOKIES1½ cups crunchy peanut butter2¼ cups spelt or all-purpose flour1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. salt1½ cups maple syrup2 tsp. vanilla extract1½ cups vegan chocolate chips Preheat...
This naturally sweetened tart offers a tasty alternative to holiday pies and desserts and shows how thickened yogurt can be used as a dessert filling.YIELD: SERVES 10¼ cup plus 1 tsp. melted coconut oil, divided1¼ cups rolled oats1¼ cups unsweetened coconut¼ cup oat...
Avocado replaces the eggs and most of the oil in a rich, chocolatey batter that turns out supermoist baked goodies.YIELD: MAKES 12 CUPCAKESCUPCAKES1½ cups all-purpose flour¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 tsp. baking powder¾ tsp. baking soda¾ tsp. salt1 avocado, pitted...
