Pastry

Lazy Summer Strawberry Tart

Nothing says summer quite like sweet and ripe strawberries, enjoyed in the quiet shade of a lazy afternoon. And when it comes to summer desserts, I like to keep things simple too. This strawberry tart has become a summer staple…

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Mum's Mince Pies

You can’t have a British Christmas without mince pies. My mother told me it was important to eat at least a dozen over the festive period, to ensure twelve months of good luck for the coming year. I have no…

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Jam Tarts for kids-at-heart!

I don’t really think of jam tarts as being a recipe in themselves, because I usually find myself unconsciously making them with the leftover pastry scraps from other recipes; These little treats are a great way to avoid pastry waste,…

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Tiramsu Eclairs

This recipe is a twist on the classic Italian dessert tiramisu, and takes advantage of another filling that doesn’t need to be cooked. Although there are no ‘ladies fingers’ in this recipe, the eclair takes its place in both shape…

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Quiche Lorraine

I often remember my love of quiche during the hot summer evenings, when I want to feel that satisfaction that only hearty savoury food can provide, but just can’t face eating anything hot. For all the wonderful variety of quiches…

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