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.
Fast Danette-style chocolate dessert cream (traditional method & Thermomix)
Description
This chocolate cream dessert is one of my favourites. It takes just a few minutes to prepare, using just one egg and no oven, and is a family favourite. It joins my other classics like the vanilla and caramel Danette creams. Ideal for a homemade snack, it's additive-free and can be adapted to suit your chocolate cravings!
Ingredients
Instructions
- TRADITIONAL METHOD
Traditional preparation :
1. Grate or melt the chocolate.
2. In a saucepan, add the cream, milk, egg, sugar and cornflour.
3. Heat over a medium heat, stirring continuously, until the cream thickens (about 5 mins).
4. Pour into small jars, cover, leave to cool and keep in a cool place.
Tip: you can replace the cream with milk or use a vegetable alternative. Choose the chocolate you like and adjust the amount of sugar.
THERMOMIX® METHOD
Thermomix version:
1. Place the chocolate pieces in the bowl.
Chop for 10 sec / speed 10.
2. Add all the other ingredients.
Cook for 7 min / 100 °C / speed 3.
3. Pour into jars, leave to cool and keep in a cool place.
