If you love poppy seeds, you won’t want to miss this favorite Eastern European delicacy. Ingredients: (Serves 6-8) 140 g (5 oz) plain flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Pinch of salt 115 g (4 oz) unsalted butter, softened 55 g (2 oz) caster sugar 1 large egg, lightly beaten Pinch of cinnamon Zest of 1…
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This quick-to-assemble dessert is simply ambrosial. Ingredients: (Serves 6-8) 350 g (12 oz) caster sugar 2 tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch) 1.3 kg (3 lb) nectarines (9 medium), stoned and cut into 1.5-cm (½-in) slices 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 200 g (7 oz) plain flour 3 tablespoons caster sugar ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda ½ teaspoon baking…
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These yummy turnovers are so easy to make they may well become your favorite homemade breakfast treat. Ingredients: (Makes 8) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) pack frozen puff pastry, thawed 115 g (4 oz) blackberry jam 280 g (10 oz) fresh blackberries 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for sprinkling Method:…
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These deep-fried savory pastries make wonderful appetizers or picnic food. They are delicious served with a fruit or vegetable chutney. Ingredients: (Makes 8) 455 g (1 lb) plain flour 1 teaspoon salt 55 g (2 oz) unsalted butter, melted 55 g (2 oz) plain yoghurt Water, as necessary 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced 2…
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Caramelized onions and melted cheese encased in flaky puff pastry is pure comfort food. Ingredients: (Makes 8) 500-g (1 lb 2-oz) pack frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 200 g (7 oz) ricotta cheese 55 g (2 oz) grated mozzarella 55 g (2…
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Calzone is rather like a folded or stuffed pizza. These are gourmet, homemade pizza pockets! Ingredients: (Makes 4) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) plain flour 1 tablespoon caster sugar 1 tablespoon instant-rise yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 235 ml (8 fl oz) very warm water 200 g (7 oz) ricotta…
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This delectable vegetarian pastry is easy to prepare and always well appreciated. Ingredients: (Makes 15) 10 sheets filo pastry, thawed if frozen 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 garlic clove, crushed 455 g (1 lb) baby spinach 340 g (12 oz) feta cheese, crumbled 55 g (2 oz) ricotta cheese ½ teaspoon dried oregano Pinch of nutmeg…
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These spicy beef turnovers are as much a part of Jamaican culture as hamburgers are a part of American culture. Ingredients: (Makes 16) 280 g (10 oz) plain flour ½ teaspoon salt 1½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon curry powder ½ teaspoon turmeric 55 g (2 oz) unsalted butter 140 g (5 oz) vegetable shortening 75 ml…
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