Pesto Mediterranean Tarte

An easy weeknight meal that simply needs assembly on the night. I put a little spin on it for my daughter, calling it Pesto Pizza. Chop all your toppings in advance and store in a tub or sealed freezer bag. I chose peppers, tomatoes, mushroom, chorizo and mozarella, but you really could put on anything you fancied...grilled aubergine, seared asparagus?

Unroll the sheet of puff pastry (I've always believed life is too short to make your own puff!) and score a light border around the edge. Spread your pesto over the base, top with toppings, making sure the wetter ones, such as tomatoes, are on top so they don't make the pastry soggy, and top with cheese. Bake in a hot oven until the base is crispy underneath - you may need to cover the top with foil to ensure it doesn't burn. Serve with a crispy green salad.

Weekend Treats

It's the weekend, and I find there's always that little extra time in which you can make a pudd!
So, I've put together a list of ideas to fulfil that after dinner sweetness craving we all get from time to time!

Chocolate Fondant - click on Dan's name to find the recipe link

Buns - dead easy and fun with children. Recipe is as a comment under post

Toffee Apple Puddings - again, easy and tasty

Key Lime Pie - bit more work required for this one good dinner party pudd.

Rhubarb Fool Trifle - tasty and easy, especially in summer