Flapjack should be a pantry staple. It’s wholesome and filling, and is the perfect snack for that gap between breakfast and lunch. Ingredients: (Makes 15) 280 g/10 oz unsalted butter 115 g/4 oz light brown sugar 225 g/8 oz golden syrup 450 g/1 lb porridge oats ½ teaspoon round ginger 55 g/ oz milk chocolate…
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Chocolate and ginger combines beautifully. You can try sandwiching these cookies together in pairs using a good quality vanilla ice cream for a super quick dessert. Ingredients: (Makes 12) 115 g/4 oz plain flour, sifted 40 g/1½ oz self-raising flour, sifted 2 teaspoons baking powder 55 g/2 oz light brown sugar 55 g/2 oz caster…
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Great for anyone on a dairy-free diet, this dense, moist cake with its delicate taste of pear and sugary, peppery bite of stem ginger makes a great choice for afternoon tea. Serve it plain or enjoy it with thick soy cream poured over the top. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 3 eggs 160 ml/6 fl oz vegetable…
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This is a fabulous no-bake cake that makes an excellent dessert for a special birthday lunch or dinner. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 500 ml/17 fl oz prepared custard 3½ pieces stem ginger in syrup, chopped Finely grated zest and juice of 2 limes 250 ml/8 fl oz double cream About 300 g/10 oz…
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Light and crumbly on the outside and moist and melting on the inside, this divine chocolate torte is perfect served for desert with thick cream poured over the top. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 140 g/5 oz dark chocolate, chopped 85 g/3 oz butter 3 large eggs, separated 28 g/1 oz all-purpose flour 3 pieces of stem…
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