FINYS FABULOUS FOODS AND FINDS

Clafoutis is really a French pudding and you usually see it made with cherries or other similar  fruit, and in this recipe I have used peaches. It is similar to a pastry-less flan, and a bit like a creme caramel in texture, but not as sweet. I have made several clafoutis using different fruits and they have all been delectable, and quite easy to make. You need not have fresh fruit as my recipes use the tinned variety so you can make them all year round. This sweet is delicious with vanilla ice cream, or even rich thickened cream. I have made it with tinned peaches to give it a different slant! Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Makes: 6-8 servings Ingredients 400g can peach quarters, (or halves) drained ¼ cup plain flour 5 tbsp caster sugar 3 extra large eggs, beaten (70g) 450 ml milk grated nutmeg 40 g unsalted butter Method First of all, drain the peaches so they are nice and dry by the time you need them. Pre-heat the oven to 2...

This is an easy and delicious meal when you don't feel like cooking!  I love pears mixed in with savoury and the textures and the tastes are just so delectable. This is a variation on the "normal" French Croque Monsieur, easy to make and very delicious - great for a casual meal, or I made it when I was too tired to cook a large meal. You could probably use fresh trout if you prefer, but I wanted something that was quick and easy, and I served it with a bought salad. Preparation Time:  10 minutes Cooking Time:    12 minutes Serves:    2 double breads Ingredients:  4 slices of bread 4 slices of either Pecorino or Parmesan cheese Dill 1 pkt 50 g smoked trout 1 Corella pear, finely sliced Salt and pepper, to taste Butter Method  Put the two of the slices on a board.  Top each slice with a slice of cheese, then some dill.  Add the pear and smoked trout. Add some salt and pepper to taste. Top with the remaining sl...