Spring – Food by Miriam

Carrot, Orange and Poppy Seed Buns

This is one of my favourite Easter recipes, I love the combination of flavours! The buns stay fresh in a sealed container for 3-4 days. Serves 10 Ingredients 200g self-raising flour ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 teaspoons mixed spice 150g light muscovado sugar 170ml sunflower oil 2 large eggs 200g carrot, grated 2 oranges,Continue reading “Carrot, Orange and Poppy Seed Buns”

Blood Orange Custard Tart

This is the perfect tart to brighten up a dreary January or February day. Idecorated the tart with candied blood orange slices, an elegant touch for aspecial occasion.Serves 6-8 Ingredients For the pasty: 225g plain flour, plus extra to dust 25g icing sugar 125g chilled butter, cubed 2 medium free-range egg yolks (1 to addContinue reading “Blood Orange Custard Tart”

Buttermilk Pancakes with Roasted Rhubarb (UK recipe*)

*This recipe was tested using a UK brand of buttermilk, St. Ivel’s. I have found that the type of buttermilk I use in Ireland has a different consistency so requires an adjustment – use 300ml of buttermilk and 200g plain flour instead. This is a delicious and seasonal breakfast, perfect for a special Valentine’s treat!Continue reading “Buttermilk Pancakes with Roasted Rhubarb (UK recipe*)”