Desserts

There are no limits to the number of ice creams you can make using this simple recipe. The base mix gets you started and then your imagination is your only limit. Try to keep it seasonal, using flavours from ingredients that are in peak condition; like citrus fruits, summer berries and autumnal fruits.

Honeycomb is almost as much fun to make as it is to eat. It’s always enjoyable to watch it expand, as you add bicarbonate of soda to the mix and then crack with a sharp snap when you break it up later on. You can use it with a variety of dishes. Just make sure you store it in an airtight container. It’s a great little party piece.

Simple, fun and with sensational sweet-sharp flavour, this gooseberry and elderflower fool is summer in a glass. I’m not sure why gooseberries aren’t used more regularly; they are one of the great summer berries and the gentle, sophisticated flavour of elderflower really enhances this dish.