Almond Meringue Peaches

INGREDIENTS: 2 peaches (any ripeness) 4 amaretti biscuits 4 teaspoons amaretto 1 egg white 60g caster sugar Toasted almonds (to serve) PREPARATION: 1. Cut the peaches in half and core a hole big enough in the middle of each for an amaretti biscuit. Place the biscuit in the core of the peach halves and sprinkle…

Ginger & Almond Shortbread

INGREDIENTS: 100g butter 50g caster sugar 75g plain flour 75g ground almond 1 tbsp ground ginger 1 stem ginger METHOD: Heat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. Beat the butter and the sugar together until smooth. Stir in the flour, ground almond, ginger and stem ginger to get a smooth paste.  Pinch off and roll into…

Pimm’s Ice Lollies

INGREDIENTS : 250g strawberries, halved 10 mint leaves 40ml Pimm’s 100ml lemonade 50g caster sugar 6 cucumber slices, quartered Orange segments Ice lolly moulds PREPARATION : 1. Blend the strawberries and mint together, then strain into a jug/bowl to remove the solid bits. 2. Mix the strawberry mixture with lemonade, Pimm’s and sugar. 3. Place the…

Marshmallow Crispy Doughnuts

INGREDIENTS : 30g butter (plus a bit more for greasing) 200g mini marshmallows 120g Rice Krispies  Toppings (optional but recommended): Milk, dark, and white chocolate Assorted sprinkles Pink food colouring A few tablespoons of cooking oil (to help thin out the chocolate) PREPARATION: 1. Melt butter over a low heat then add the marshmallows. Cook until…