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    Toasted marzipan custard

    Toasted marzipan custard

    If you haven’t made custard from scratch before, now is your chance. It takes a bit of time and skill, but you will be pleased with yourself at the end. This recipe takes custard to a new higher level by infusing the liquid with toasted marzipan, which gives it an...
    Sweet pesto

    Sweet pesto

    This may sound a little strange, but it is delicious and adds instant flavour and colour to any variety of dishes. Try serving it on our Best porridge (see here), or dribble a little on a sponge cake with some cream. You can experiment with different herbs, such as...
    Strawberry and vanilla butter

    Strawberry and vanilla butter

    Adding fruit to butter is a simple yet effective way to incorporate variety and flavour into your cooking. The possibilities are endless. Lemon, lime or orange zests (make sure they are unwaxed) work great, or, for a savoury version, try smoked sea salt or crushed...
    Red onion chutney

    Red onion chutney

    Again, this is very simple and quick to prepare because it’s cooked in the microwave, which preserves the vibrant colour and flavour of the onions. Serve it as part of a ploughman’s lunch, on a grilled cheese sandwich, or with a nice bit of Summer quiche (see here)....
    Microwave pear jam

    Microwave pear jam

    By cooking this in the microwave you not only reduce the cooking time, but preserve the real flavour and colour of the fruit. The risk of burning the base of the pan also disappears!We’ve chosen pears here, but you can use whatever fruit you like: apples, strawberries...