Pastries
Lemon Bakewell Tarts
Delicious little tarts that could find their way into my Top Ten bakes !
Lemon Bakewell Tarts
Delicious little tarts that could find their way into my Top Ten bakes !
Treacle Tart
Classic Treacle tart first gets a mention in cook books dating back more than one hundred years. It is one of my favourite bakes but so often there is too...
Treacle Tart
Classic Treacle tart first gets a mention in cook books dating back more than one hundred years. It is one of my favourite bakes but so often there is too...
Pumpkin Pie
I have to admit I was not a huge fan of Pumpkin Pie until I had it enclosed in a dark chocolate, slightly spiced crust. This is delicious and perfect...
Pumpkin Pie
I have to admit I was not a huge fan of Pumpkin Pie until I had it enclosed in a dark chocolate, slightly spiced crust. This is delicious and perfect...
No Leak Cherry Pies
Fresh cherries are just beautiful and when the season comes around I adore cherry pie and a blob of fresh cream. The juice can leak out of the pie during...
No Leak Cherry Pies
Fresh cherries are just beautiful and when the season comes around I adore cherry pie and a blob of fresh cream. The juice can leak out of the pie during...
Jam and Lemon Curd Tarts
A delicious little treat enjoyed by all ages and probably the “go to” bake when needing to use pastry offcuts. Home baked jam tarts however can lack the "look" that...
Jam and Lemon Curd Tarts
A delicious little treat enjoyed by all ages and probably the “go to” bake when needing to use pastry offcuts. Home baked jam tarts however can lack the "look" that...
Rhubarb and Orange Custard Tart
I love the spring and the rhubarb season. If you have young rhubarb then this is by far the best for this recipe because there is no pre-cooking of the...
Rhubarb and Orange Custard Tart
I love the spring and the rhubarb season. If you have young rhubarb then this is by far the best for this recipe because there is no pre-cooking of the...
Choux Pastry - Profiteroles
This delicious, light and crispy pastry is a delight and not as hard to make as some people believe. The main tips when mixing choux are :- 1. to add...
Choux Pastry - Profiteroles
This delicious, light and crispy pastry is a delight and not as hard to make as some people believe. The main tips when mixing choux are :- 1. to add...
Classic Lemon Tart
A super dessert and needs no introductions from me. It can however be difficult to get just right. The pastry needs to be thin and crisp and the filling smooth...
Classic Lemon Tart
A super dessert and needs no introductions from me. It can however be difficult to get just right. The pastry needs to be thin and crisp and the filling smooth...
Deep Filled Apple Pies
These little pies are simply delicious and with my tips you will have perfect results every time. The usual problems are the dreaded soggy base, filling bubbling over and then...
Deep Filled Apple Pies
These little pies are simply delicious and with my tips you will have perfect results every time. The usual problems are the dreaded soggy base, filling bubbling over and then...
Deep Custard Tart
Custard tart was the first bake I was able to make. My grandmother taught me when I was about 10 years old. A custard tart made well is a classic...
Deep Custard Tart
Custard tart was the first bake I was able to make. My grandmother taught me when I was about 10 years old. A custard tart made well is a classic...
Apricot and Vanilla Tarte Tatin
Apricots have a delicious flavour and so I have used only vanilla to enhance this rather than mask it with something stronger.
Apricot and Vanilla Tarte Tatin
Apricots have a delicious flavour and so I have used only vanilla to enhance this rather than mask it with something stronger.
Cheese and Onion Tart
Thin, light crispy pastry is essential and definitely a cooked base and I have a few tips ensuring success. Cheese and onions are perfect partners and are delicious in this...
Cheese and Onion Tart
Thin, light crispy pastry is essential and definitely a cooked base and I have a few tips ensuring success. Cheese and onions are perfect partners and are delicious in this...
Rich Chocolate Tart
Totally delicious, rich and decadent. This tart can be decorated simply or lavishly depending on your mood, the occasion or the season.
Rich Chocolate Tart
Totally delicious, rich and decadent. This tart can be decorated simply or lavishly depending on your mood, the occasion or the season.
Mincemeat and Apple Viennese Tart
Half a jar of Christmas mincemeat and a few apples in the fruit bowl past their “sell by” – oh my goodness you are in for a treat !
Mincemeat and Apple Viennese Tart
Half a jar of Christmas mincemeat and a few apples in the fruit bowl past their “sell by” – oh my goodness you are in for a treat !
Vegetarian Sausage Rolls
I love sausage rolls but had never contemplated or tried a vegetarian option until a follower sent me a request. I experimented with various flavours because the last thing a...
Vegetarian Sausage Rolls
I love sausage rolls but had never contemplated or tried a vegetarian option until a follower sent me a request. I experimented with various flavours because the last thing a...
Blackberry Pie
Blackberry pie baked well is one of Britain’s classics. The most common problem is that the juice from the fruits runs from the pie, bubbles over the top or leaks...
Blackberry Pie
Blackberry pie baked well is one of Britain’s classics. The most common problem is that the juice from the fruits runs from the pie, bubbles over the top or leaks...
Courgette Quiche
Growing courgettes is easy and once they get going you will have so many ! They are best harvested whilst small and before the seeds form inside. This recipe is...
Courgette Quiche
Growing courgettes is easy and once they get going you will have so many ! They are best harvested whilst small and before the seeds form inside. This recipe is...
Coconut Tart
This is a vintage favourite – reminding me very much of baking with my grandmother. This recipe will make one family sized tart or 12 tartlets. A gorgeous variation is...
Coconut Tart
This is a vintage favourite – reminding me very much of baking with my grandmother. This recipe will make one family sized tart or 12 tartlets. A gorgeous variation is...
CUSTARD TARTS
A classic bake but can be difficult to get right. Crisp and light sweet shortcrust pastry filled with a smooth nutmeg and vanilla flavoured creamy custard.
CUSTARD TARTS
A classic bake but can be difficult to get right. Crisp and light sweet shortcrust pastry filled with a smooth nutmeg and vanilla flavoured creamy custard.
Quiche
This truly delicious quiche makes excellent use of dribs and drabs left over in the fridge. For this recipe I had just one rasher of bacon, a couple of mushrooms,...
Quiche
This truly delicious quiche makes excellent use of dribs and drabs left over in the fridge. For this recipe I had just one rasher of bacon, a couple of mushrooms,...
Apricot and Amaretto Frangipane Tart
I can never get enough of these two flavours and this is a simple tart but will always impress.
Apricot and Amaretto Frangipane Tart
I can never get enough of these two flavours and this is a simple tart but will always impress.
School Dinners Meat Pie
I love this pie – it can be made in advance and baked when the family arrive. It is also very economical yet everyone loves it, particularly children. It actually...
School Dinners Meat Pie
I love this pie – it can be made in advance and baked when the family arrive. It is also very economical yet everyone loves it, particularly children. It actually...
Traditional Lemon Meringue Pie (or Pies)
Lemon meringue pie made properly has the perfect balance of everything you need from a dessert. This is in my top ten ! A slice of my lemon meringue pie...
Traditional Lemon Meringue Pie (or Pies)
Lemon meringue pie made properly has the perfect balance of everything you need from a dessert. This is in my top ten ! A slice of my lemon meringue pie...
Raspberry and Almond Galette
This galette looks spectacular and tastes delicious !
Raspberry and Almond Galette
This galette looks spectacular and tastes delicious !
Chicken and Tarragon Pie
Chicken pies can be dry and lacking in flavour. I poach my chicken breasts briefly before cooking this pie – the chicken is moist and flavoursome. This is an absolutely...
Chicken and Tarragon Pie
Chicken pies can be dry and lacking in flavour. I poach my chicken breasts briefly before cooking this pie – the chicken is moist and flavoursome. This is an absolutely...
Apple Strudel
If you want to try your hand at strudel dough then lets have some fun. You will need a little time and a few rips in the dough will not...
Apple Strudel
If you want to try your hand at strudel dough then lets have some fun. You will need a little time and a few rips in the dough will not...
Black Cherry Bakewell Tart
A classic tart and thoroughly delicious. I have decorated this one for Christmas.
Black Cherry Bakewell Tart
A classic tart and thoroughly delicious. I have decorated this one for Christmas.
Deep Filled Luxury Mince Pies
These mince pies, even though they are mine, I have to say are the best I have tasted. The mincemeat is easy to make and the pastry quick but just...
Deep Filled Luxury Mince Pies
These mince pies, even though they are mine, I have to say are the best I have tasted. The mincemeat is easy to make and the pastry quick but just...
Eccles Cakes
Over 500 years of age and still going strong. I remember enjoying an Eccles cake at work with my coffee - that was my first ever job nearly 50 years...
Eccles Cakes
Over 500 years of age and still going strong. I remember enjoying an Eccles cake at work with my coffee - that was my first ever job nearly 50 years...
Tarte Tatin
A classic dessert, absolutely delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Tarte Tatin
A classic dessert, absolutely delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Rose and Apple Tart
Video : https://youtu.be/7f4dpz6nOjc With a little attention to detail this tart can look really “top end” and contemporary yet the most important fact is that it tastes delightful. A great...
Rose and Apple Tart
Video : https://youtu.be/7f4dpz6nOjc With a little attention to detail this tart can look really “top end” and contemporary yet the most important fact is that it tastes delightful. A great...