These classic teatime biscuits are actually really simple to make. Cranberries and orange zest give them a fruity flavour ...

Stir well to mix. Make 18 florentines by spooning six teaspoonfuls of the mixture on to each of the prepared baking trays, leaving plenty of room for them to spread during cooking. Bake for 8-10 ...

These gorgeous chewy, chocolate coated florentines make a beautiful gift, if you can bear to part with them! Traditionally they have one side covered in chocolate, but that doesn’t agree with me ...

When cold, turn the florentines over with their flat underside now uppermost. With a teaspoon, a small palette knife or brush, spread a layer of melted chocolate over each florentine and leave ...

Preheat the oven to 150ºC. Line a heavy baking tray with greaseproof paper and lightly brush with vegetable oil. Next to you have a small bowl with some cold water. In a mixing bowl place ...

Instead, most Florentines refer to sections of the city by the main church in the area (i.e. Santa Croce, San Lorenzo). Doing this generally splits the city into five main regions, radiating from ...