Desserts

Lime and Gin Mousse

I obtained this recipe from Kylie Adams, who owned the very good Rosehip Cafe, a favourite spot to meet friends as it was just around the corner from Cuisine’s former offices. The tart flavour of the chilled mousse is ideal for a summer dessert. To obtain a perfect mousse it is important for all the beaten ingredients to have the same soft texture.

Lychee and Ginger Sorbet

The sweet and subtle flavour of lychees and the tanginess of ginger combine beatuifully in this tasty cocktail. Reserve the juice from the lychees for use in another fruit cocktail later.

Microwave Chocolate Brownie

This is a quick and easy recipe and it uses staple ingredients that are typically always in the pantry.

Takes only minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook

Kids love it and it is lovely served warm with a dollop of cream as a dessert

Nan's Light Orange and Lemon Steamed Pudding

This is one of those wonderful old-fashioned puddings that need rediscovering as we seek the great flavours our ancestors enjoyed when they had a waste-not, want-not edict for life.

Serves 4-6

Pancakes with Honey and Creamy Yoghurt

A chef I admire for his stand on healthful, easy food is Raymond Blanc -  one of Britain’s leading culinary lights – from Le Manoir aux Quat’Saissons near Oxford. I love the figs in his very good book Blanc Vite, and in this recipe I have served them on pancakes drizzled with yoghurt. The flavour of the figs is superb, and the dish makes a lovely healthy dessert.