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…
Sweet things
Chocolate chip cookies. A sweet treat for Easter
Easter requires a decent cocoa fix, but if chocolate eggs are not your thing indulge in something irresistably moreish without being cloying. Philippa Davis’ chocolate chip cookies are perfectly crunchy…
Chocolate and rhubarb brownies
Proper, fudgy brownies are guaranteed crowd pleasers – and they are even better with rhubarb. Philippa Davis’ chocolate and rhubarb brownies are our favourite spring offering. Though if rhubarb is…
Brandy and orange panettone pudding
Pudding should never be skipped on a supper party menu. Philippa Davis’ brandy and orange panettone pudding is simple to make and guaranteed to impress. A delightfully boozy twist on…
French mint chocolate mousse
For a cocoa fix that packs a punch, Philippa Davis’ French mint chocolate mousse is an excellent sweet finale to an autumnal supper party. It’s a simple method and easy…
Rum and ginger sticky toffee pudding
Supper is not complete without a proper pud, rules Philippa Davis. We may not like to admit to enjoying something sweet, but this rum and ginger sticky toffee pudding is…
Fried spiced scones with cardamom and coconut
Nothing beats a fresh scone warm from the oven, but have you thought about adding spice to your afternoon tea? Philippa Davis’ fried spiced scones with cardamom and coconut do…
Rhubarb, ginger and fennel strudel
Pink stems are just one of the signs that spring is on its way. You can’t go wrong with a rhubarb pud at this time of year. Philippa Davis’ rhubarb,…
Christmas Eton mess
If you have a crowd to feed on the 25th, you can guarantee there will be a few figgy pudding nay-sayers. Having an alternative to hand is essential to keeping…
Pear, chocolate, walnut and sour-cream cake
Few will say no to chocolate cake on a Sunday. Philippa Davis’ pear, chocolate, walnut and sour-cream cake is simple and delicious. Serve as the ultimate post-Sunday Roast pud. Make…