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Phillippa’s Mince Pie Ice Cream

Phillippa’s Mince Pie Ice Cream

This is incredibly easy Mince Pie Ice Cream is ideal for our warm Christmas weather.  The recipe was shared with me by my great friend Lynne, who loves entertaining! Ingredients ½ doz Phillippa’s Mince Pies (no others will do!) 1 litre quality or homemade vanilla ice cream, softened Method Crush mince pies to resemble coarse breadcrumbs (ie. in a food processor) and fold them into ice cream. Re-freeze. So very simple, I like to serve this in pretty tea cups on saucers with warm Caramel Brandy Sauce, but it can also be drizzled with Pedro Ximénez Sherry or Muscat. Or...

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Strawberry Panettone ‘Breakfast’ Trifle

Strawberry Panettone ‘Breakfast’ Trifle

Everyone can serve themselves at the table with this simple Strawberry Panettone Breakfast Trifle. It can all be prepared in advance and kept refrigerated.  Ingredients ½ whole panettone, cut into slices a jug of vanilla crème anglaise a jug of strawberry sauce a bowl of cut up berries  lemon and a bottle of marsala - optional! Method Make vanilla crème anglaise and strawberry sauce - see below. Cut panettone into large slices of even thickness. This can be done at the table if using a whole panettone. If it has already been cut into then serve pre-cut slices at the...

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Phillippa's Traditional Shortbread Round with Lemon Posset

Phillippa's Traditional Shortbread Round with Lemon Posset

This is one of the simplest and most delicious desserts. It will last a week in the fridge due to the high acidity.  Ingredients 500 ml pure cream 2 medium Lemons, zest and juice (90mls) 150g sugar Phillippa's Traditional Shortbread Round Method Wash lemons and peel zest off in 1 or 2 pieces. Juice lemons and measure 90mls. Bring cream to the boil with sugar and lemon zest and stir occasionally. Simmer for 4 mins. Remove from heat, add lemon juice and allow to cool for about 20 minutes. Strain zest out and pour into small cups or glasses -...

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Dukka Crusted Snapper & Tomato Herb Salad

Dukka Crusted Snapper & Tomato Herb Salad

This Dukka Crusted Snapper is very easy and the crust keeps the fish moist. A crunchy crust is always a winner! Try it with this lovely, fresh Tomato Herb Salad. Ingredients Dukka Snapper 1 kg Snapper or any fish in 1-2 pieces Olive oil Salt & pepper  2 cups Phillippa’s seasoned breadcrumbs ½ cup Phillippa’s Dukka (available in stores)  2 Lemons  Tomato Herb Salad 2 punnets sweet cherry tomatoes ½ cup chopped fresh chives and taragon (or your choice Salt & pepper 4 Tbsp Phillippa’s Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Method Preheat the oven to 200°C/190°C fan.  Drizzle a little oil in an oven...

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