Cheesecake is always a crowd-pleaser and the addition of ricotta to this rhubarb cheesecake gives it a light, creamy texture that goes perfectly with the bright, sharp lemon curd and…
Sweet things
Elevenses for a busy shoot day
Buttery cornbread with cheese and chives I was first introduced to cornbread when cooking for some American clients on a shoot in Wiltshire. At their request, I made a batch…
A recipe for simnel cake
Simnel cake is simply delicious. Furthermore, what could be cleverer than a fruit cake with not just one but two layers of marzipan, one baked in the middle of the…
Basque cake with Easter spices
The classic Basque cake recipe updated with an Easter twist. Move over hot cross buns and try a new Easter recipe.
Salted caramel chocolate mousse
Salted caramel chocolate mousse is the perfect offering to round off your Valentine’s day supper with a flourish. If chocolate is the way to your loved one’s heart, then look…
Chocolate and orange fruit tea cake
If you are going to do teatime, you must do it properly. Philippa Davis’ chocolate and orange fruit tea cake is simple to make for even the most kitchen allergic…
Pecan praline chocolate fudge cake
Though it’s fun to switch up traditions, one musn’t be without chocolate at Easter says Philippa Davis. This pecan praline chocolate fudge cake is guaranteed to please the troops. For…
Orange, ginger and cardamom steamed pudding with rhubarb compote
Steamed food has a bad reputation, but it doesn’t have to be flavour-less and fun-free, insists Philippa Davis. This orange, ginger and cardamom steamed pudding with rhubarb compote is the…
Chocolate, ginger and orange Easter cake
There are ways to consume cocoa this Easter without unwrapping yet another chocolate egg. Put aside time this long weekend to bake Philippa Davis’ chocolate, ginger and orange Easter cake.…
Pear, apple, blackberry and port pie
Pie is the ultimate comfort food, says Philippa Davis. So when something sweet is required, try our pear, apple, blackberry and port pie – best served with a side of…