THE MENUS IN MY PREMIUM AREA
If I were to host three dinner parties this autumn, these are the menus I’d choose…
Three opportunities to get together around a lovely table.
MENU No. 2 — A Thursday evening
What an idea! I’ve invited some friends round on Thursday evening for a proper dinner.
Crispy savoury puff pastry · Poultry with tarragon · Chocolate & orange
How about we finally took the time to entertain guests?
Pears, chanterelles & hazelnuts · Roast lamb · Autumn pavlova
MENU No. 15 — An evening with a difference
How about we do something a bit out of the ordinary tonight?
Autumn Cappuccino · Salmon in a golden coating · Chocolate & pear
For each menu: the recipes, the shopping list and my plan of action to organise everything in advance.
Your guests are seated.
You too.
Danette-style vanilla dessert cream (traditional method & Thermomix)
Description
This vanilla cream is a real classic at home: quick to prepare, economical, no oven-baking and perfect for children. It's similar to the famous Danette - soft, smooth and full of vanilla flavour. You can also adapt it to caramel, chocolate or coffee.
Ingredients
Instructions
- TRADITIONAL METHOD
Traditional preparation :
1. Place the cream, milk, egg, sugar, vanilla sugar, cornflour and vanilla (pod or paste) in a saucepan.
2. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 4-5 min).
3. Remove the vanilla pod.
4. Pour immediately into jars (4 x 250 ml or 8 x 125 ml) and seal with a lid.
5. Leave to cool and store in the fridge.
THERMOMIX® METHOD
Thermomix preparation :
1. Place all the ingredients in the bowl.
2. Cook for 7 mins / 100°C / reverse / speed 3.
3. Remove the vanilla pod.
4. Pour immediately into the jars (4 x 250 ml or 8 x 125 ml) and close with the lids.
5. Leave to cool and keep in a cool place.
