Intensely rich and chocolatey, the beetroot gives this cake a fantastic moist texture and it will keep for several days. i prefer to coarsely grate the beetroot as you get lovely flecks of the vegetable in the cake, but you could grate it more

ingredients to provide energy for the following day’s skiing. Chocolate brownies are laced with hidden beetroot, and pancakes are filled with raspberry purée. The chefs also invite children into the kitchen to make drop scones and decorate their shepherd’s pie

mild sweetness to the colourful dish.Ingredients2–3 tbsp Greek-style yoghurt1 tsp finely grated orange zest3 tbsp fresh orange juice1 tbsp freshly squeezedlemon juiceA handful of fresh dill, finely chopped1 carrot, peeled and grated5 beetroots, peeled

in upstairs, enjoy a dinner made by owner Charles-Henry de Valbray. An author of two cookbooks, his menus feature twists on classics, such as beetroot and caper gazpacho with cucumber sorbet.- Worth getting out of bed for For children who aren’t impressed

AutumnBrussel sprouts Never the same once you have tried them in a lovely creamy gratinBeetroot Tastes brilliant with salty fetaButternut Squash Turn it into a delicious soupFigs Try them pureed with some cinnamon riceWild mushrooms Grilled on toast

delicious, filled with nutritious ingredients to provide energy for the following day’s skiing. Chocolate brownies are laced with hidden beetroot, and pancakes are filled with raspberry purée. The chefs also invite children into the kitchen to make drop

’t like sprouts or beetroot. 2. I love potions and oils in my bath twice a day. 3. I absolutely hate people burping and farting! 4. I can curl my tongue.Any unfulfilled dreams?I would love to ride in the Olympics – but I expect I’ll have to dream on

and Violet Potato, which cost £16. Our other starters of Salt Cod Croquette and Goat’s Cheese with Beetroot were good too, but Joe was not impressed with his Cheddar Omelette (my fault for guessing what he’d like, and when it arrived he said he wanted

and serve.Adapted from Little Kitchen Around The World by Sabrina Parrini (Hardie Grant, £12.99)More recipes...Chocolate beetroot cakeWholesome chicken piePak choi noodles

Valley lamb with roast potatoes and vegetables, complemented with the sweet red beetroot and mint jelly.After our hearty main meals, I was a little surprised that we all managed a dessert too (the list of ice creams was too tempting for the children