It may feel sacrilegious to mess with a childhood favourite, but this spin on rocky road adds goji berries and freeze-dried strawberries to balance out the sweetness. It’s all the better for it.
This side is based on the Persian dish of tah-dig, where rice is cooked until it sticks to the bottom of the pan, providing a wonderful mix of fluffy and crunchy elements in the same mouthful.
"This tempura batter gets really crisp and works really well with the garlic-scented soft almond purée in the flowers," says Andreas Papadakis. "It's the perfect snack for a dinner party."
"Think of this as twice-baked brioche," says Curtis Stone. "Once baked, they're the perfect combination of creamy, custardy and crunchy, all at the same time."
Start your day on a refreshing note with the nourishment of Ruby's Diner breakfast salad with poached eggs, avocado, kale, broccolli and other healthy herbs.
Steaming eggplant gives it a lovely silky texture and makes a lighter alternative to frying. The dressing can be made with a curry paste for extra spiciness. Begin this recipe a day ahead to soak the chickpeas.
"Quince, autumn's hidden gem, turns from a pale yellow to a deep rich pink during cooking, and is always worth the wait," says Stone. "Little chunks of marzipan through the crumble add unexpected sweetness and fragrance."
When you don’t want to roast a whole chicken, Marylands are a great option; their high fat content makes them great for roasting. Start this recipe two weeks ahead to pickle the lemons.