Sesame ginger plum cake — by Jessica on

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An easy cake that celebrates plums at their best. This version has some inspiration from Japan, matching plums with ginger and sesame. ...

Cauliflower & potato curry puffs — by Jessica on

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Cousins with an Indian samosa and Spanish empanada these curry puffs are all things right in the world. Crispy buttery pastry encases spic...

Pineapple & Rum Jam — by Jessica on

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I can smell summer it is that close! Long sun shining days at the beach and hot balmy nights cooking outside. In anticipation I have been ...

Salted millionaires' shortbread — by Jessica on

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Buttery coconut shortbread topped with rich caramel and finished with bitter chocolate and salt flakes - I think that says it all. Mak...

Rhubarb, rosehip & apple bircher muesli — by Jessica on

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I start this recipe the night before. I soak the oats, nuts and seeds in water in the refrigera...

Roasted banana & mixed seed bread — by Jessica on

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I wanted to make banana bread but my bananas were just too firm. Insert great idea #45; I put them in a hot oven with their skins on ...

Overnight cinnamon sugar waffles — by Jessica on

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I love a Sundays. I especially love Sundays when they start with delicious sugar crusted waffles. I pre...

Japanese prawn & ginger cabbage pancake — by Jessica on

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Literally translating as “fried stuff you like”, okonomiyaki   is just another reason why I'm in love with Japanese food. ...

Perfectly imperfect custard sponge — by Jessica on

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Sometimes the best things come from our mistakes. This custard sponge cake is one of my favourite culinary mistakes ever made. Ironical...

Chocolate, whiskey & rye cupcakes — by Jessica on

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I have found my new favourite ingredient – rye flour. I have always been obsessed with rye bread; especially a European dark caraway...

Peanut butter, maple & rum spiked sticky buns — by Jessica on

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    The key to a sticky bun is the indulgent layering of butter, sugar and spice.  Flakey dough, spiraled with butter and sugar is baked ...

Omelete for brunch? — by Jessica on

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Eggs aren't just for breakfast. If I have some eggs at home I know I always have a meal.  An omelete in particular is one of my f...

Bread & Butter Pudding with Leek & Blue Cheese — by Jessica on

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Why Pancetta, leek and blue cheese bread and butter pudding? A great twist on a classic dessert. Savoury bread and butter puddings are ...

Panfried Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi — by Jessica on

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My first memories of eating potato gnocchi are a series of Italian tragedies. Potato bullets smothered in a pasty tomato passata...

Beetroot, mozzarella & white anchovy salad — by Jessica on

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As a food editor, I am often asked where do you get your inspiration for recipes ? The answer is easy - I'm inspired by what I s...

Gluten Free Banana and Nut Cake — by Jessica on

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I like a challenge, especially a recipe related one. I have a friend who often sends me text messages with intriguing recip...