Rice pudding
1. Heat the sugar, milk, vanilla pod, cardamom and cream together in a large pan and bring to a simmer. 2. Add the rice and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally. 3. Spoon the rice into a dish and then arrange ... [... more]
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Egg Custard made with Cream
Custard is now easily available ready made and most people buy it that way. However, it is so easy to make, that most cooks can do it in minutes. You can use ready-made custard to add different flavours. Makes approximately 400 ml. Vanilla pod ... [... more]
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Blackberry crumble with creme anglaise
3. In a separate bowl rub together the crumble ingredients until it becomes crumbly. 4. Put the filling in a small gratin dish and top with the crumble. 6. To make the custard, heat the milk and vanilla pod in a pan until it is just about to ... [... more]
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Spiny Lobster with Vanilla Sauce
1. For the sauce, split the vanilla pod open lengthways and scrape out the seeds. 2. Put the fish stock, vanilla pod and seeds and the Vermouth into a pan and boil rapidly until reduced to about 11/2-2 tbsp. Set aside. 3. Remove the meat from the ... [... more]
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Bread and butter pudding with grapes
2. Heat the cream, milk, vanilla pod and orange in a pan. Bring to a simmer. 3. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until pale and fluffy. Pour the warm cream mixture over the egg yolks and whisk. 5. Meanwhile, heat the grapes, sugar, butter ... [... more]
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Real proper custard
Makes 570ml/1 pint custard 1. Bring the milk, cream and vanilla pod to simmering point slowly over a low heat. 2. Remove the vanilla pod (wash the vanilla pod, dry and store in jar with caster sugar to make vanilla sugar). 3. Whisk the yolks, ... [... more]
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Beetroot chutney
1. Place the red wine, vanilla pod, chilli flakes, cinnamon, sugar, vinegar and cloves into a medium saucepan for 2-3 minutes. 2. Peel and grate the beetroot wearing rubber gloves to prevent staining your hands. 3. Add the beetroot to the pan, ... [... more]
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Manchester tarts
1. Line two 30cm/12in flan rings with the sweet pastry and rest in fridge. 2. Warm the cream with the vanilla pod and seeds to just below boiling. 3. Mix the eggs, sugar and coconut together, then pour the cream onto the sugar mix, remove the ... [... more]
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Poached vanilla meringues with mango puree
1. Place the egg whites into a bowl with the caster sugar, and whisk until they become stiff and glossy. 2. Heat the milk over a moderate heat with the split vanilla pod. Do not boil. 3. Quenelle the egg whites between two spoons to make a ... [... more]
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Truffle Panacotta
Place 2 slices of the orange on the base of the plate and turn the panacotta To make the panacotta: 1. Boil the double cream, milk, castor sugar, split vanilla pod and 20g/1oz of chopped fresh truffle. 2. Soak the gelatine leaves in warm water ... [... more]
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Sticky spiced rice pudding with mango
1. Gently bring the milk to the boil in a medium non-stick pan. 2. Add the rice, vanilla pod, cardamom and bay leaf, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Meanwhile, heat the butter and sugar in a pan ... [... more]
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Poached pears with hot chocolate sauce
1. Place the white wine, sugar, honey, cinnamon and vanilla pod in a deep saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and then add the pears. Poach the pears over a low heat for 30-40 minutes or until translucent, turning occasionally. 2. Meanwhile, make ... [... more]
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