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    Celeriac and apple soup with walnut oil

    Celeriac and apple soup with walnut oil

    This is such an easy but impressive soup to make. It requires minimum input, but the end result is an intriguing flavour … so maximum Brownie points. Because the celeriac has a taste of celery, the walnut oil pairs very well, while the apples help to add a little acid...
    Broad bean, spring onion and lemon cheesecake

    Broad bean, spring onion and lemon cheesecake

    For this recipe we use fresh beans; you can use frozen but, in the summer, the fresh variety are so easy to get hold of that it’s nice to make use of them. For a variation, try substituting the broad beans with peas and some chopped mint leaves. This dish can be...
    Very jammy biscuits

    Very jammy biscuits

    The original name for the version of these biscuits that is sold commercially comes from a Beano comic book character called Roger the Dodger, who I believe was quite jammy. If you are feeling adventurous or reckless you could change the jam for another flavour....
    Smoky baked beans with poached eggs and chive oil

    Smoky baked beans with poached eggs and chive oil

    Making your own baked beans is surprisingly gratifying. You can use haricot beans as we do here, or a mix of kidney, butter or black beans depending on what you like the best. They’re great for breakfast served with toast or Herbed soda bread (see here), but also make...
    Shortbread cake

    Shortbread cake

    This is essentially a shortbread but, when you add self-raising flour instead of plain flour, the texture changes and becomes lighter and more crumbly. The French call it sablé Breton so, if you hear somebody talking about that, you can give a knowing look. Serve it...