Make this strudel in the spring, when fresh asparagus is at its very best. Ingredients: (Serves 4-6) 4 sheets filo pastry, thawed if frozen 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 455 g (1 lb) asparagus, trimmed of rough ends and cut into 2.5-cm (1-inch) pieces 225 g (8 oz) soft goats’ cheese (chevre) 3 tablespoons…
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Be sure to use firm, ripe bananas to achieve the perfect balance of melted chocolate, smooth banana and crunchy almonds. Ingredients: (Serves 4-6) 4 sheets filo pastry, thawed if frozen 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 ripe bananas 40 g (1½ oz) plain chocolate chips 28 g (1 oz) flaked almonds Method: Preheat the oven…
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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 wickedly sticky strudel will have everyone asking for seconds. Ingredients: (Serves 6) 3 eggs 85 g/3 oz caster sugar 115 g/4 oz ground almonds ½ teaspoon almond extract 115 g/4 oz flaked almonds or chopped mixed nuts 6 large sheets of filo pastry 115 g/4 oz unsalted butter, melted 115 g/4 oz plain chocolate…
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