Recipes & Musings

Shared by our Dames

Pride Month

By Dame Jen Greenhalgh Happy Pride Month!! I am a proud member of Les Dames d’Escoffier London and also a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. In…
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Lady Guadalupe Cocktail

Lady Guadalupe 3 oz (85ml) tequila 1½ oz (42ml) peach schnapps 3 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp light brown sugar (or less if you prefer less sweet) 3 tsp…
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Cherry Pistachio Cake

Dame Cathy Sloman Every year when I first start spotting cherries in the shops, I feel the need to bake this luscious cake from the…
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Asparagus and Hollandaise Tart

This is a lovely delicate tart, making the most of our short UK asparagus season. Asparagus and hollandaise work so well together and this tart…
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Risotto Primavera

From Catherine Sloman’s Kitchen Confidence Risotto primavera is a classic Italian dish, using any seasonal spring vegetables. I love it with locally grown asparagus –…
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Brigadeiros

Brigadeiros (Brazilian Chocolate Truffles) A typical Brazilian sweet treat that’s perfect for any occasion.

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Blood Orange Curd

By Dame Catherine Sloman It’s the season of Blood Oranges and we only have a short window to make the most of them.

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Cheese Biscuits

Quantity Makes about 30 biscuits.   
Preparation: 20 minutes.  
Cooking: 20 minutes

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