• Brownie cake

    Preheat the oven to 160°C. Melt the chocolate and butter together in a bowl suspended over a saucepan of simmering water – the mixture should have a smooth, glossy consistency (take care not to overheat it). Set aside to cool slightly. …

  • Fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks

    Preheat the oven to 180∞C. In a cast-iron saucepan over a medium to low heat, add 2 T olive oil and, when hot, add the leek, shallot and garlic and fry gently until softened. Add the shanks and brown on all sides. Add the wine, stock an…

  • Old-fashioned apple crumble with custard

    Preheat the oven to 180°C. To make the shortcrust pastry: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, sugar and butter. Using your fingertips, rub in the butter to form a breadcrumb consistency. Add the lemon juice and just enough wat…