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NewsletterA good feast is not complete without the third course, and the Easter feast is no exception. From hot cross buns to Easter cakes, it’s time to put your baking skills to the test. An electric stand mixer takes the hassle out of tougher mixing jobs like kneading dough, making pastry and thicker mixes. The […]
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Chocolate pecan pie
Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a 23cm round tart tin and line the base with parchment paper. In a large bowl, sieve together the flour and icing sugar. Use fingers to rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Mix in the egg yolk and add just enough […]
Parsnip and thyme soup with cheesy scones
Preheat the oven to 220 ̊C/200 ̊C fan/gas mark 7. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the Cheddar and thyme. Gradually add the buttermilk, stirring the mixture together into a soft, sticky dough. […]
Cherry tomato tart
Preheat the oven to 200 ̊C/180 ̊C fan/gas mark 6. Line a tray with parchment paper. Unroll the pastry onto a work surface and using a sharp knife, trace a circle around a 20cm frying pan. Put the pastry circle onto the prepared tray. Spoon on the pesto and spread over the pastry, leaving a […]
Individual apple galettes
Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6. Line a baking tray with non-stick parchment paper. In a bowl, combine the flours, sugar, salt, cinnamon and grated butter. Use your fingers to rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add a small amount of cold water and use a fork to bring […]
Veggie rolls
Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Line a baking tray with non-stick parchment paper. Put the beans in a bowl with the spinach, courgette and mozzarella. Season with salt and black pepper. Mash together slightly with a potato masher, then stir in the egg yolk. Unroll the pastry on a work surface. Spoon […]
Mini sweet potato pies
Preheat the oven to 220 ̊C/200 ̊C fan/gas mark 7. Grease a 12-hole muffin tin with butter. Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat and cook the onion for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the sweet potato and cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the corn and cook for one minute longer. […]
Spinach and ricotta rolls
Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/ gas mark 6. Line two trays with non-stick parchment paper. Heat the oil in a small pan over a low heat and add the onion. Cook for 10 minutes until softened, adding the thyme leaves for the last two minutes. Add the spinach and toss until wilted. In a […]
Flip out! Your ultimate pancake guide
Here are our top tips for getting Pancake Tuesday just right. Crêpe-style pancakes Resting the batter allows the flour to fully absorb the liquid and gives the gluten a chance to relax. This step is the secret to the best crêpes. Let the batter stand at room temperature for at least one hour, or place […]
Cheesy celeriac and onion tart
Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a pan over a medium heat and cook the onions for 15 minutes or until very soft, stirring occasionally and adding a splash of water if they begin to stick. Set aside. Squeeze the lemon half into a bowl of cold water. Peel the celeriac and slice […]