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Lemony Sour Cream Cake or Loaves
Deliciously citrusy this recipe makes 1 big 25cm cake (serve simply dusted with icing sugar) or bake in a 20 cm tin and split into 3 layers for a celebration cake or bake in mini loaf pans and freeze extras...
Lemon Curd Krummeltorte Slice
I have made this recipe literally hundreds of times. Originally as a dessert in a 23-25 cm cake tin, these days I make it as a slice, resulting in way more serves from the recipe. You can assemble it either...
Lime and Mint "Mohito" Tart
An easy dessert that makes the most of any surplus limes during citrus season. Ingredients 300g chocolate wheat biscuits -1 1/2 packs approx 110g melted butter 3 eggs 1 300ml can condensed milk A handful fresh mint leaves ¾ cup...
Mandarin and Vanilla Custard Tart
Mandarins, Clementine’s, Satsumas – these small sweet citrus fruits have a more delicate flavour than oranges so work well with creamy custard. This tart is easy and the candied fruit decoration is optional. Ingredients 2 sheets sweet shortcrust pastry, defrosted...
Margarita
A classic margarita is a refreshing tart drink, served over ice with salt crusting the rim of the glass. The total volume is only 120ml plus ice so a short "tumbler" type glass works well, or a mid sized cocktail...
Bees Knees Cocktail
This prohibition era cocktail only needs one spirit - gin, to make a delicious tipple. It has a sweet sour flavour profile and makes a great pre dinner drink, another bonus of the Bees Knees - it's sweetened with honey,...
Gin and Lemon Trifle
Trifle is great for an informal gathering or special event as it’s so easy to assemble. If making for a family dinner you could make in individual glasses (see tip below) and omit the gin from the kids ones. Ingredients...
Warming Spiced Orange Juice
Spiced orange juice is fragrant and delicious, and is an alcohol free special drink that will be enjoyed by adults and kids alike. It is the perfect drink for sleep-overs and chilly evenings or mornings. Ingredients 2 litres orange juice or...

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