FINYS FABULOUS FOODS AND FINDS

Despite the fact that the recipe was created in Florence during the Renaissance, and later exported to France, Florentine biscuits are considered to be a typical French pastry! These are delicious Florentines which, although they do not look as symmetrical as they do when you buy them in the shop, they taste so much better, and are without all the preservatives! They are quite simple to make though slightly "fiddly" with spreading the chocolate on the bottom after they are cooked -well worth the effort though! You could use any brand of chocolate - I just feel that if you use a good quality chocolate, it is like a good wine - the recipe turns out nicer.  So, my lovelies, any dark chocolate will work on this recipe, though BEWARE - they are moorish, and will disappear fast! Preparation Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 4 - 6 minutes Makes: About 18 Florentines Ingredients ¾ cup sultanas 2 cups Corn Flakes ¾ cup toasted unsalted peanuts, chopped   coarsle...

This is a dark chocolate slice that has the delicate flavours of chocolate and orange, reminding me of Jaffas. We used to always have Jaffas at the pictures every Saturday afternoon, and chocolate with orange is such a delightful combination.  Today there this chocolate being made again in several different forms containing chocolate and orange. I like the dark chocolate, made by Lindt, with flecks of orange throughout it - it is a "match made in heaven".  Naturally you could use any brand of dark chocolate and another excellent one is Frey 69% cocoa which is available in only one chain of supermarkets, and is just as good, and far cheaper than the Lindt brand. This recipe is perhaps a different version of the classic brownie, and is perfect for afternoon tea, or as a dessert at any dinner party. Serve it at room temperature, or you can heat it slightly in the microwave to get the best of the fragrant Orange Chocolate taste. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cookin...