Try Philippa Davis’ elderflower and vanilla madeleines for a slightly different bake to attempt this weekend. They are perfect packaged in a pocket for a mid-walk sustenance stop. Or if…
Food and Drink
The Gin Craze: it’s time to join…
Today’s Gin Craze is quite different, thankfully, to that of history. Ettie Neil-Gallacher discovers how artisan distillers are ensuring the drink remains as clear as its reputation. As artisan gin…
Rhubarb crumble: an irresistibly British pud
Rhubarb rhubarb...whatever you are gossiping about, this pudding is the perfect accompaniment
Hare ragout with pappardelle pasta
Philippa Davis’ hare ragout with pappardelle pasta packs a game laden punch. Thoguh hare can be a strong meat, it makes the perfect spring supper. Lighten the flavour with lashings…
Fruit and almond tart
Philippa Davis’ fruit and almond tart is a failsafe recipe. This method works as a template, so use whatever fruit you have to hand or stored in the freezer from…
Rhubarb fool recipe
When spring has properly sprung and it is too warm to think of crumbles and pies, rhubarb fool makes a gloriously simple replacement. An old-fashioned classic, the raspberry ripple-like streaks…
Homemade lard and pork scratchings
Homemade lard and pork scratchings are filling, incredibly moreish and, best of all, remarkably simple to make at home. Follow this easy recipe from Lidgates: The Meat Cookbook by Danny…
Citrus, ricotta and honey cheesecake with a pistachio base
Citrus works wonders for adding a burst of flavour and freshness and is perfect for springtime dining, advises Philippa Davis. Her recipe for citrus, ricotta and honey cheesecake with a…
Chocolate and orange Easter chiffon cake
Chocolate is essential for the long Easter weekend, but it doesn’t have to come in egg form. Philippa Davis’ chocolate and orange Easter chiffon cake requires extra time and care…
Best luxury eggs: a thoroughly good egg
Easter should be a time to enjoy eggs exactly as nature intended – not the commercialised chocolate creations favoured by a certain rabbit. The choice of best luxury eggs is…