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Spiced Chestnut Ice Cream
By Not Just A Pretty Plate, Not Just A Pretty Plate
Mix together the chestnut puree and rum
- 450g sweetened chestnut puree (from jar or can)
- 4 tbsp dark rum
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 600ml double cream
- 100g icing sugar
Foolproof Tarte-Tatin
By Not Just A Pretty Plate, Not Just A Pretty Plate
This is effectively a cheats version of the French classic, yet still utterly moreish and crowd pleasing, as well a
- - 4-6 apples - depending on size of pan
- - 100g sugar
- - 6 small knobs butter
- - 1 fresh vanilla pod
- - 1 sheet puff pastry
- - A generous swig of calvados, armagnac or brandy
- - creme fraiche to serve
Smoked Duck & Apple Salad
By Not Just A Pretty Plate, Not Just A Pretty Plate
A recipe inspired by holidaying in the South-West of France
- 1 packet of sliced, smoked duck breast
- 1 goats cheese
- 1-2 apples
- 2 gem lettuces
- Handful of currants
- Handful of walnuts
- Walnut oil to dress