Victory Meat Loaf
As the country looks to commemorate VE Day 80, Dame Elisabeth Luard recalls the war time shortage of cakes and ale and shares a recipe…
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Recipes
Shared by our Dames
Tourte champagnoise
Dame Elisabeth Luard shares the perfect picnic dish for May Day, which marks the official opening of the agricultural year.The first of May marks the…
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ANZAC Biscuits
Dame Natalia Middleton shares her recipe for this sweet biscuits, popular in Australia and New Zealand and long associated with the ANZAC Corps established during…
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Pistachio & Cherry Financiers
Dame Elaine Mahon shares her recipe for a delicious pistachio financier with a cherry nested inside and pistachio crème diplomate. Perfect to celebrate St Patrick’s…
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Rhubarb, Stem Ginger and Custard pies
Dame Helen Collier, pastry chef and food writer, celebrates Pie Week 2025 with this luscious pairing of of rhubarb and stem ginger in a custard…
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Darina Allen’s White Soda Bread and Scones
Dame Darina Allen Soda breads are the traditional breads of our country. Making a loaf of soda bread is a simple life skill that everyone…
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Cottage cheese pancakes
Dame Jen GreenhalghA delicious twist on traditional pancakes, just in time for Pancake Day. Perfect for one meal or make the whole batch and keep…
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Daddy Howell’s Welsh cakes
Dame Kate Howell A proud Welsh member of our Chapter, Kate shares her Dad’s recipe for traditional Welsh Cakes ahead of St. David’s Day. Try…
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Passion Fruit Curd
Dame Cathy Sloman A little treat to tickle your fancy for Valentine’s day – what could be better than some passion fruit for your beloved…
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The Cranberry Margarita
Dame Jo Jacobius helps us get in the festive mood! My favourite Christmas cocktails include the French 75, Breakfast Martini, and this one, the Cranberry…
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Pear and Port cake
Dame Rosalind Rathouse celebrates the festive season with a moreish and Christmassy pear and port cake – a perfect centrepiece and something a little different…
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Jacqui Pickles’ Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Pie Crust
As a Private Chef Jacqui is usually found behind a stove in stranger’s houses on Thanksgiving Day – her regular clients host large gatherings of…
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Francine’s Mom’s Cranberry Sauce
Dame Francine Kowalski, a joint member of LDE London and the New York City chapter, shares her mother’s beloved cranberry sauce recipe. “It helps cut…
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A Special Family Favourite: Darlene’s Corn Pudding
Dame Kim Hanks, a proud dual member of LDE London and the Austin, Texas chapter, has been kind enough to share with us a cherished…
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Olive Chocolate Tapenade
Dame Chantal CoadyMakes enough to fill a 450g jarIngredients1 x 290-300 jar of pitted Kalamata olives5 preserved fillets of anchovy, drained and chopped1 large garlic…
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