Livy’s Key Lime Tart

by | Jul 20, 2020 | Cold Desserts, Desserts

Livy’s Key Lime Tart A delicious, refreshing tart, one of the first items that my daughter, Olivia cooked.In the Bahamas, we picked limes from a tree in the garden to use. 4 oz Lime, Zest (grated)½ Cup Lime Juice (10 limes)4 each Large Egg Yolks1 tin (14oz)...
Banana Bread

Banana Bread

by | Jul 20, 2020 | Baking, Bread, Pastry

Banana Bread A flexible recipe, adapted from Cooks Illustrated 2 Cups All Purpose Flour (10 oz)2 Tbspns Cinnamon1 tspn Mixed Spice¾ Cup Sugar (5 1/4 oz)¾ tspn Baking Soda½ tspn Salt¾ Cup Walnuts (chopped)¾ Cup Raisins3 each Bananas (1½ Cups) (mashed)¼ Cup Yoghurt2...

No-Knead Crusty Pot Bread

by | Jul 20, 2020 | Baking, Bread, Pastry

No-Knead Crusty Pot Bread An outstanding simple bread by specialist Jim Leahy.The waiting time is worth it!…….Perfect with a good cheese and a glass of wine. 3 Cups Bread Flour¼ tspn Yeast1 ¼ tspns Salt¼ tspn Cider Vinegar1 5/8 Cups Warm Water Combine the...

Sauce Anglaise

by | Jul 20, 2020 | Dessert Sauces, Desserts

Sauce Anglaise French Custard Sauce 1 Pint Milk1 each Vanilla Pod (or 1 tspn. Vanilla Essence)4 each Egg Yolks2 oz Sugar Boil the milk with the split vanilla pod.While the milk is heating, whisk the yolks and sugar until light.Add the milk slowly, whisking in.Return...

Raspberry Sauce

by | Jul 20, 2020 | Dessert Sauces, Desserts

Raspberry Sauce A fresh tasting berry sauce 1Lb 4 oz Raspberries3 oz Icing Sugar1/2 each Lemon (juice only) Puree all the ingredients in a blender.Adjust the consistency with a little water if needed.Taste and adjust with a little sugar or lemon as desired.Strain to...
Banana Bread

Summer Pudding

by | Jul 20, 2020 | Cold Desserts, Desserts

Summer Pudding Great any time of the year! 8 Slices White Bread (crusts trimmed off)4 oz Strawberries (cut into quarters)4 oz Raspberries4 oz Blueberries8 oz Water1 Tbspn Gelatine3 oz Sugar1/2 each Lemon (juice only)4 oz Raspberry Sauce8 oz Custard Sauce (Sauce...