Honey Roasted Figs
In the dish, arrange the figs cut side up in a single layer. Drizzle the honey over the figs. Add the water. Sprinkle the tops of the figs with the sugar.
Honeyed Peach Torte
With a spatula, spoon the cake batter into the prepared tin and gently smooth it towards the sides. It doesn’t matter if it doesn’t quite reach as the cake will puff up and fill in as it bakes. Take the peach slices and push them into the cake batter until they are all used up.
Creamy Broccoli Soup
Blend the broccoli soup in batches until smooth. Return to the pot and heat through over a low flame. Stir in the remaining lemon juice. Taste for salt. Serve in bowls with a drizzle of EVOO and a dollop of scallion gremolata.
Scallion Gremolata
Chop together the scallions, parsley, and lemon zest. When roughly chopped, sprinkle with sea salt and keep chopping until the herbs are medium-fine. Add the olive oil.
Ann’s Tart Lemon Tart
Put the 2 whole lemons into a sauce pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, cover. Lower the heat to a simmer. Cook until soft, about 20 minutes
Basic Short Crust Pastry
Using the tips of your fingers gradually rub the butter into the flour until it has the texture of coarse breadcrumbs.
Basic Baked Tostadas
Bake on a high shelf for 10-12 minutes, or until the tortillas are browned and crisp. Move to cool on paper towels. Serve with desired toppings.
Quick Napa Cabbage Slaw
Quick Napa cabbage slaw is well, quick. It comes together in no time. The secret sauce is literally the vegan hummus-based dressing. Try it
Crunchy Daikon Radish Salad
This easy, crunchy daikon radish salad is tossed with a toasty sesame vinaigrette. It is the perfect light summer side for all manner of grilled foods
Grilled Halloumi Salad
A favorite quick lunch of mine involves slices of grilled halloumi cheese over a mess of greens. I get bored by bagged greens, so like to trawl the market to make my own mix