Try to get hold of Tipo '00' flour - this is a very finely sieved flour, which is normally used for making egg pasta or cakes. In Italy it's called farina di grano tenero, which means 'tender' or 'soft' flour. Place the flour on a board or in a bowl. Make... read recipe
This carrot cake is an exceedingly good cake made all the more pleasing by the twist of lime mascarpone icing. It's delicious, it works and it's better than any other carrot cake I've tried. I would normally bake this in a square or round cake pan, but for... read recipe
This milk shake is a shout-out to all the date producers in California. It's delicious and dead simple. Just chuck 20 pitted dates into a liquidizer with a cup of milk and blitz until smooth. Add a small handful of ice cubes and a pinch of ground cinnamon... read recipe
At Fifteen Cornwall, they have a top cocktail man called Tristan. He used to be a chef, but now he's a cocktail-maker and you can tell from his drinks that he has a really good feel for fl avors. He makes a brilliant cocktail using the wonderful liquor that... read recipe
Everyone loves a baked potato and this is one of the tastiest ways to make them. Slice, fill, then fit them back together. Pound the garlic and butter in a pestle and mortar until smooth. Season the garlic butter well with lots of pepper but just a little... read recipe
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter an 11-inch loose-bottomed tart pan or 10-inch springform pan, line it with wax paper and place it in the fridge. Put the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 5 minutes, until lightly golden. Allow to... read recipe
Bizarrely enough for a chef, I really do take my hat off to Heinz, who have become the global brand of quality in the ketchup world. It's such an everyday cupboard product that you've probably never thought to make your own. But if you're growing tomatoes... read recipe
Preheat the oven to 300°F. Separate 3 of the eggs. Put the yolks into a bowl with the remaining whole egg and beat together. Add the milk, bread crumbs and W cup of the sugar. Put the jam on the bottom of a pie dish and spread it evenly. Pour the custardy... read recipe
This is a really easy, fun and delicious recipe - anyone can make cookies! They're a great thing to share with your friends and will taste much better than shop-bought cookie dough. Jamie's Top Tips This is really easy to make fresh, but if you're really... read recipe
These American pancakes are great! Instead of being thin and silky like French crêpes, they are wonderfully fluffy and thick and can be made to perfection straight away. Simple, simple, simplemy Jools goes mad for them! First separate the eggs, putting... read recipe