For wannabe chefs we have a great range of gourmet holidays on offer with our sister company On the Menu! You can learn to cook sensational cuisine in exotic locations all around the world. Recent new additions include schools in Portugal, Spain, the UK as well as a new gastronomy tour of Rioja in Spain! www.holidayonthemenu.com

For a taster, why not try this delicious dessert from our new cookery school in Alentejo, Portugal.


Sericaia

Makes 10 to 12 serving for a dessert

Ingredients:

•	12 egg whites
•	12 egg yolks
•	1 litre full fat milk
•	rind of 1 lemon
•	6 tablespoons of corn flour
•	500g of sugar
•	1 cinnamon stick
•	ground cinnamon
•	vanilla (optional)

Method:
Mix the egg yolks with the sugar in an electric mixer. Beat the mixture until it has the color and consistency of a slightly runny mayonnaise. Keep the egg whites and set aside.

Mix the milk with the lemon rind and add the cinnamon stick. Pour in a pan, put the pan on the stove and let it simmer for a little while.

Dissolve the flour with some cold milk. Add to the egg-sugar mixture and then stir in the milk. Set over low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens.

Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

Beat the egg whites stiffly and then gently fold into the egg-sugar-milk mixture. Now remove the cinnamon stick and the lemon rind.

Spoon into a well buttered flan mould. Sprinkle abundantly with ground cinnamon. Bake at a high temperature (225c) until ready. When the surface cracks and looks golden the dish is ready.