1. Heat oven to 140C/120C fan/gas 1 and line a baking sheet with baking parchment paper, in a small bowl, blend the cornflour, vanilla extract and vinegar to a smooth paste. 2. using a separate clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff. Gradually whisk in... - 36.8354

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to fan 120C 2. Line a baking sheet with non-stick parchment paper. MAKING To make the meringue 3. In a small bowl, blend the cornflour, vanilla extract and vinegar to a smooth paste. 4. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg... - 47.3233

MAKING 1) In a blender, mash the tofu until smooth. 2) To this, add the carob and most of the nuts. 3) Blend until the nuts are chopped coarsely. 4) In a glass measuring jug, stir in the sugar and 2 tablespoons of water. 5) On full power, cook for 1 minute... - 43.1535

To make the pistachio oil, put the pistachios and oil in a food processor and whizz for 1 minute until smooth. Strain through a muslin cloth (ideally) or a fine sieve. To make the relish, put the onion, vinegar and sugar in a small pan and cook gently for 6-8... - 47.5451

1. In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, the 1/3 cup nuts, and granulated sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut butter into flour mixture till pieces are the size of small peas. Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to flour mixture, tossing with a... - 37.9552

1. Blend or process apricots until quite smooth. 2. Dissolve gelatin in apricot nectar in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir into apricot puree. 3. Whip cream until thick and fold into apricot mixture. 4. Pour into four lightly oiled... - 33.2552

Halve the apricots and remove the pits. (It's not necessary to peel them.) Whip the ricotta until it is quite creamy, beating in 2 tablespoons of the honey. Stir in the chocolate and cinnamon. Place 4 apricot halves in dessert dishes. Spoon 1/4 cup of ricotta... - 39.5176

GETTING READY 1) In a cup combine cornstarch, soy sauce and sherry. Stir well to dissolve cornstarch. Set it aside. MAKING 2) In a wok or large skillet, heat oil. 3) Add garlic and ginger root to sauté until golden; remove and discard. 4) Place the steak... - 42.3254

Put the apricots into a saucepan with a strip of orange rind, the orange and lemon juice, wine and water. Simmer the mixture for 8 to 10 minutes. In a small cup mix the arrowroot with 2 tablespoons of water. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the... - 43.4603

1. Cut the strips of orange peel into fine shreds. Place them in boiling water until softened, then drain and place in cold water. 2. Preheat the oven to 160°C/325°F/ Gas 3. Combine the apricots and orange juice in a small saucepan. Heat gently for about 10... - 37.82

Crumble coconut cookies and sprinkle 1/2 cup on the bottom of deep 9-inch spring-form pan. Cook apricots in 3 cups water until tender and water is absorbed. Force through sieve or ricer, or puree in blender. Cool. Soften gelatin in 1/2 cup cold... - 44.9953

GETTING READY 1) Take a medium sized bowl and add bulgar wheat to it. 2) Cover it entirely with boiling water and place cling film on the bowl. 3) Soak it for half an hour. 4) Drain off the extra water. MAKING 5) Take a pan and boil water in it. 6) Place... - 42.9581

To Prepare Chicken: Cut off all fat from chicken. Cut a pocket horizontally into each breast by holding the knife parallel to the counter and cutting back as far as possible without cutting in half. Leave a small edge uncut on 3 sides. Place in shallow glass... - 42.2712

GETTING READY 1. Drain the canned fruit. 2. Cut the apricot halves in two and remove the pits from apricots and cherries. Keep aside or chill until required. 3. Preheat the oven to 375°F MAKING 4. Roll out the sweet pastry dough on a lightly floured surface... - 36.6914

1. Heat the butter in a large heavy-based pan. Add the onion and cook until soft and golden. Add the cubed lamb and brown on all sides. Add the cinnamon and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook gently for 10 minutes. 2. Add the tomato puree and enough... - 38.3605

Clean the nuts, pound coarsely and keep aside. Make a syrup of 2-thread consistency with 1 cup of water and sugar. Add the nuts and mix. Add toasted copra slices and rose essence. Smear a plate with ghee and pat the mixture onto it evenly. Cool. While still... - 27.0816

GETTING READY 1.In a slow cooker, place a trivet or metal rack. 2.Fill the cooker with 2 cups of water. 3.Take a 6-8 cup heatproof mold and grease all the cups. MAKING 1.In a large bowl, put flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg and stir them all... - 47.3736

In a heavy based saucepan melt the sugar, butter and honey, then add the apricots which have been cut into small pieces. Allow to cool slightly then beat in the eggs. Sift in the flour and baking powder then transfer into a square lightly greased... - 36.3474

MAKING 1) Peel and thinly slice the bananas on the diagonal, 1 per serving. 2) Arrange the slices equally on 6 dessert plates and drizzle each serving with about 3 tablespoons honey. 3) Sprinkle 2 tablespoons walnuts over each serving and place 4 apricot... - 32.1928

In a medium bowl, combine the crushed biscuits, the cinnamon and 1 tsp of melted butter. Line the base of a loose bottom round greased 9" cake tin with this mixture. Press in firmly against the bottom of the tin. Beat the yoghurt, half of the cream, the lemon... - 41.0327

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C. 2) Core the apple and pear and thinly slice them. 3) Toss the fruit slices in lemon juice to prevent discoloring 4) Cut the sheets of pastry into 4 and cover with a clean, damp dish towel. MAKING 5) In... - 47.6016

1. Beat together the butter, sugar and the egg yolk in a small bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy. Stir in the lemon rind. Stir in the flour, blending well to make a soft dough. Wrap the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour. 2. When ready to bake, preheat... - 39.0264

Arrange the fruit in a flat, shallow dish and cover with the fruit juice. Add a few drops of almond essence and the orange-flower water. Cover and leave in the refrigerator for at least 48 hours, turning from time to time. The fruit should absorb most of the... - 33.0687

Combine wine and 1/4 cup honey in small saucepan and bring to simmer. Add apricots and set sauce aside. Combine next 10 ingredients in large bowl. Drain apricots (reserve liquid), add to bowl and toss lightly. Stuff duck as full as possible; set remaining... - 39.2054

GETTING READY Set the oven at 400°F or Mark 6. MAKING 1) Dampen a baking sheet. 2) Thinly roll out a pastry and cut 6 rounds to the size of a dessert plate. 3) With a cutter, remove the centres of each round and leave a large ring of pastry. 4) From the... - 44.0074

Line one 14x11 inch (36x28-cm) cake pan with waxed paper; grease paper. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). To make cake, beat 6 egg yolks, almonds, lemon peel and half the sugar in a large bowl until pale and creamy. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold in... - 43.5662

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 400°. MAKING 2) In a large flameproof casserole, add butter and olive oil over low heat. 3) Sauté onion and garlic for 5 minutes, until softened but not browned. 4) Increase the heat to moderate and add the chile,... - 44.5728

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven to temperature of 325 degrees. 2) Butter a 15x10x1 baking pan. Use foil to line the bottom and grease the foil. MAKING 3) Onto wax paper, sift the baking powder and flour. 4) In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream... - 47.2668

GETTING READY 1. Preheat oven to 375°F before baking. MAKING 2. Take a 9 inch straight-sided layer cake pan or a deep 8-inch cake pan, or a 7-inch square pan, grease well with butter and line using waxed paper greased with butter. 3. Take a pan, place on... - 35.8418