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I don’t normally do decorated cakes but this was a special request for a special young man Happy Birthday Rory Recipe to follow!

Delicious homemade Danish pastries, time consuming but worth it #baking #homemadedanishpastries #algarvekitchenangels Ingredients 250g strong white flour, plus extra for dusting 250g plain flour 7g sachet fast-action yeast 50g golden caster sugar 125ml whole or semi-skimmed milk 1 large egg, beaten plus extra beaten egg to glaze 250g pack lightly salted butter, not fridge cold but not […]

The best rice ever is hkaka rice. I leant this recipe from my father in law, who was born in the Middle East and lived there for the first 45 years of his life. You will need: A small but deep saucepan 2 cups of basmati rice 2 tablespoons olive oil Knob of butter Method: […]

Here’s what you need to know about the building blocks of sauces: Beyond flavour, the most important element of any sauce is its ability to smother and cling to whatever it gets drizzled, dolloped, or poured on. That means making the sauce thick and stable, which is accomplished with three techniques: a roux, an emulsifier, […]

This recipe by my friend Amanda, is always requested! I serve with strawberries, chopped mint and a pinch of sugar. Or if I’m feeling really naughty I add a homemade shortbread biscuit. Tarte De Natas 600ml of cream 8 sheets of gelatine 1 can 360g condensed milk 1 pack Tea time biscuits Grind biscuits and […]

My last clients loved this recipe! This is for you Chloé: Chicken Milano 1 tablespoon butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1 cup chicken broth, divided 1 cup heavy cream 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil […]