I love that part in the Godfather movie when Clemenza leaves home to go out on a ‘hit’. His wife (who has no idea he is going out to murder someone) asks him to bring home some cannoli. After he and his accomplice finish the murder he says: “Leave the gun, take the cannoli.” Cannoli…
Dessert
Apple and Almond Rose Tart – and the missing ingredient
I am sharing the recipe for this Apple and Rose Tart from my new book The Sweet Life, not just because it’s a beautiful tart that I love to make, and hope you make too, but because somehow after checking and editing my manuscript a million times, the recipe in my book is missing an…
Vanilla Roasted Pears with Thyme
When it comes to dessert, I have to admit I’ve usually filled up on savoury and struggle to fit anything else in. That’s why I love making these vanilla roasted peaches. They’re the perfect end to a meal; fresh, fragrant and just sweet enough without weighing you down. These pears are so versatile. I like them…
Easiest Ever Lemon Tart
No fuss, no blind bake, no rolling pin – the easiest Lemon Tart ever!
Thick Italian Hot Chocolate
You might think I’m mad posting a recipe for something as simple as a cup of hot chocolate. But think again, this is like nothing you’ve ever had before. This is the kind of cup of rich sweet loveliness you can stand your spoon up in. I first tasted Italian hot chocolate on my first…
Mini Pavlovas with Cherries and Chocolate
I am a sucker for things in bite-size. I’d much rather eat a little pavlova made just for me than a chunk of a large one. That way you get more crisp from the pavlova, rather than just the soft mushy middle. They look prettier too. These mini pavlovas are easy to make, but when…
