Pain patate is a Haitian sweet potato pudding made from sweet potato, coconut, evaporated milk and spices. It is found throughout the Caribbean, with recipes and methods varying from island to island.

How many times have you found yourself demanding "bring us some figgy pudding" while singing along to "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"-only to realize you have absolutely no idea what it actually is?

This is a fantastic alternative to a traditional cake, perfect for a morning coffee break or served as dessert with a dollop of crème fraîche, yogurt or clotted cream. The recipe might seem a ...

Fry the black pudding, give it about three to four minutes per side. To finish off the potato cakes use a heavy based, non-stick pan over a high heat. You do not need to use any oil.

Cooks' notes: Sweet potatoes can be baked and mashed 1 day ahead. Chill, covered. Chestnuts can be soaked, drained, and chopped 1 day ahead. Chill, covered. Recipe by Scott Peacock, Gourmet; photo ...

But if I was a boy in World War One, I might have cooked this. WARTIME BOY: Yes, chocolate potato pudding sounds great to me because during the war, we couldn’t be fussy about our food.

Ingredients: Sponge Cake: Cherry Layer: 1 cup of pitted cherries, 4 cups of cherry juice, 2 packages of vanilla pudding, 3/4 tablespoon of potato starch. Pudding Layer: Step 1. Pour the pudding ...