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Ultra choc brownies
These wheat and dairy-free treats are densely fudgy and very, very chocolatey. In fact around one-third of their body weight is good dark...
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Vegan Chocolate Tart with Pear
This delicious tart features on our River Cottage Kitchens Winter menu.
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Apple and walnut crumble
The nubbly crunch of toasted walnuts adds a new dimension to a classic crumble; pecans are equally good. This basic crumble topping can be...
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Chocolate nut butter
Ready-made chocolate nut spreads tend to contain a lot of refined sugar, as well as palm oil and dairy products – and often far fewer nuts...
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Chocolate pear cake
This is a chocolatey variation on the classic River Cottage apple and almond cake. And, since pears and chocolate go so well together, we...
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Christmas Pudding
The last Sunday before Advent is traditionally the day for making your Christmas pudding, and known as “Stir-up Sunday”. Why not try our...
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Christmas tree biscuits
For Pam, one of the highlights in the lead-up to Christmas is a happy few hours spent at her friend Henriette's house, making biscuits for...
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Elderflower panna cotta with gooseberry compote
A delicately wobbly, creamy panna cotta is such a simple but sophisticated dish. Infused with the scent of elderflowers and partnered with...
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Halloween pumpkin cake
The old Irish custom of making vegetable lanterns to ward off evil spirits has long been associated with Halloween. Irish immigrants in...
Prep 20mins Cook 45mins
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Honey-baked rhubarb
Rhubarb is one of our very favourite fruits (though to be accurate, it's actually a vegetable with an identity crisis). We never tire of...
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Hugh's Crumble
I love a crumble, and I always like to go a bit beyond the classic “butter, flour, sugar, rubbed together” adding texture, interest and...
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Mulled pears
It always amazes Pam just how much fruit a gnarled old pear tree can bear in a good season. However, it's still a little tricky to catch...
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Oaty rhubarb crumble
This crumble topping uses oats and fine oatmeal, so it's wheat-free. You can use it on top of other fruits - try peeled, cored and sliced...
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Pear and chocolate cobbler
The natural sweetness of pears balances beautifully with bittersweet dark chocolate and a crusty, cobblery topping in this baked pud. It's...
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Pear and frangipane toffee tart
This is such a winning flavour combination and the tart looks really impressive. It also works well with apples.
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Rhubarb and Ginger Cheesecake
This is a recipe you can come back to throughout the year, using different fruits. I like it made with cream cheese, for that authentic...
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Rosehip and apple sorbet
This is a wonderful and unusual way to use rosehip syrup, giving you a delicate and refreshing sorbet with a subtle, fruity, floral hip...
Prep 20mins
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Strawberry kefir cheesecake
A gut-friendly twist on a classic dessert. Served with fresh strawberries and topped with cornflowers for an optional pop of colour.
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Wholemeal drop scones
Once you start eating these, warm and fluffy from the pan, it's hard to stop. They're great for weekend breakfasts, but just as good for...
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