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"Custard is a British institution! Sponge puddings and crumbles just wouldn't be the same without it! This will make a custard of a pouring consistency. IMPORTANT: In order to have a smooth (not lumpy) custard, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan, and stir constantly! If you have to walk away from the stove, remove saucepan from heat. Another delicious..."

Ingredients: cornstarch, egg yolks, milk...

"My grandma has used this recipe since she was a little girl. It makes a very good, rich pudding to use in cream pies, trifles, or just for eating. If you want to reduce the richness substitute some of the evaporated milk for skim milk. You should use at least 1/2 cup of evaporated milk though."

Ingredients: cornstarch, eggs...

"A lightly spiced butter, laced with dark rum - this traditional old recipe originates from the county of Cumberland in the Lake District of Northern England. In Cumberland, rum butter served with oatcakes or buttermilk scones were given to friends who called at the house to see a new baby. In turn they would leave a silver coin, and on the day of the..."

Ingredients: dark brown sugar, dark rum...

"This works with any type of chocolate really, but for the sake of the recipe I'll specify white. I make this all the time as a last minute sauce for my fiance, who likes chocolate on everything. It takes minutes to make and is really yummy (but not very healthy!) Great over fruit, ice cream and pretty much any pudding in general. I'm afraid I..."

Ingredients: double cream, white chocolate...

"Caramelized ginger is little pieces of ginger root that are candied and coated with crystal sugar. They are very spicy hot, almost like a pepper, except that they are sweet as well. I've heard that they are excellent for the digestion and can be taken after food. But, they are excellent as candy any time! Gingered caramel is just caramel with ginger..."

Ingredients: white sugar, gingerroot...

"From my cottage garden friend Glynnis, who has the most wonderful garden, and much knowledge of herb lore! Try it with lavender, lemon balm (but it will be brown) or rosemary (over pound cake!!). Orange blossoms are delightful! Serve in cocktails, teas, or lemonade. Great drizzled over pancakes, pound cake, fruit or ice cream. Thicken with a little..."

Ingredients: food coloring, rose petals...

"this sauce is very simple to make yet, at the same time very difficult to make."

Ingredients: egg yolks, milk, sugar...