Hazelnuts
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Here is a nut that really does grow well in Britain, though you have to keep a sharp lookout from late August or the squirrels will beat you to it.
A filbert is a large, cultivated variety of hazelnut and a cobnut is a fat, cultivated version. Confusingly the famous Kentish cobnut really is Lambert’s filbert, but such considerations should not stop you swooping on any your greengrocer is enterprising enough to find.
Serves 8Cheat's Chocolate Rum Gateau
This recipe looks so impressive that your guests will think you've spent all day in the kitchen. Little do they know that this is a quick and easy recipe that you can make in advance, then just sit back and wait for the compliments!
Serves 6Apricot Hazelnut Meringue Cake
This lovely, cheap-to-make cakes looks really impressive and will be a huge hit with meringue fans! The ground hazelnuts add extra flavour and nuttiness. Great with a cup of tea…
Serves 8-10Chocolate and Hazelnut Brownie Cake
Delia describes this rich dessert as a 'chewy, chocolately, nutty mixture'. It sounds divine and just the thing to serve to chocoholics at a dinner party!
Makes one 8 inch (20 cm) round cakeItalian Chocolate Christmas Cake
Chocolate, nuts and brandy find their way into this wonderful Italian Christmas cake from Anna del Conte - so good you could also serve it for dessert.
Serves 6-8Chocolate Mascarpone Cheesecake with Fruit and Nuts served with Creme Fraiche
This is quite simply a chocolate cheesecake to die for. If you like chocolate, if you like dark chocolate with fruit and nuts, and if you like luscious, velvet-textured mascarpone – need I say more? Before embarking on a baked cheesecake remember tha
