The delicate creamy-white flower heads are simple to identify and gather, and grow abundantly in June and early July. Use a field guide or plant identification app to be sure you’re picking from the right plant. Making a batch of cordial is a lovely way to prolong your enjoyment of their fresh, fragrant flavour, as ...
DETAILSServes 12 Prep 20 mins Cook 1 hrINGREDIENTS250g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 150g light brown sugar 100g ground roasted hazelnuts 50g mixed peel 100ml vegetable oil 250ml dairy-free milkFor the frosting:100g icing sugar, seived 65g dairy-free cream cheese (e.g. Tofutti) 20g orange marmalade zest of ½ orange (optional)METHODPreheat the ...
DETAILSMakes 18 Prep 25 mins + chilling Cook 20 minsINGREDIENTS200g plain flour 60g icing sugar 2 tbsp desiccated coconut ½ tsp baking powder pinch of salt 125g dairy-free margarineFor the chocolate filling:50g dairy-free dark chocolate 1 tsp coconut oilMETHODMix the dry ingredients in a bowl and add the margarine in small ...
DETAILSMakes 8 Prep 35 mins Cook 20 minsINGREDIENTS1 tbsp ground flaxseed 4 tbsp cold water 125g finely grated carrots 85g sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 25g sultanas 100g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 70g dairy-free margarine, meltedTo decorate:150g icing sugar, sifted 2 tbsp cocoa powder 75g dairy-free margarine sweets to decorate, e.g. ...
Anita Bean, registered nutritionist, suggests stocking up on some good-for-you seasonal ingredients too. ‘With many of us spending Christmas at home this year, it’s so much easier to control the menu,’ she says. ‘Christmas is a time to enjoy a few treats, of course, but many foods in season at this time of year are ...
Marzipan truffles Blitz 200g whole blanched almonds in a food processor, then add 100g sugar, half a tsp cinnamon, 1tsp vanilla extract and 2 tbsp water and whizz until it becomes a smooth, sticky paste. Roll into small balls and using a cocktail stick, dip into melted dark chocolate. Leave plain, or roll in dessicated coconut ...
DETAILSPrep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes Serves 6-8INGREDIENTS200g pack sliced Cavolo Nero 50g butter 1 onion, finely chopped (200g) 1 clove garlic, finally chopped 1 Bramley apple, grated (250g) 50g flaked almonds, toasted 50g walnuts, roughly chopped 50g dried cranberries Zest of 1 clementine 200g fresh breadcrumbs 100ml hot vegetable stockMETHODPreheat the ...
DETAILSMakes: 12 mince pies Cooking time: 20-25 minutesYOU WILL NEED2 x 12 hole tart tray, a star cutter larger than the holes of your tart tray and a small star cutterINGREDIENTSFor the vegan mincemeat:75g grated apple 1 orange, rind and juice 50g coconut oil 25g brown sugar 125g mixed dried fruit and ...