Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas mark 4. Grease the holes of two mince pie trays with melted butter. In a large bowl, sieve together the flour and icing sugar. Use your fingers to rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Mix in the egg yolk and enough water to form […]
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How to get Christmas right: our ultimate easy guide
From festive bakes and edible gifts to the big feast, we’ve pulled together all the answers, tips, recipe inspiration and advice you need for a delicious and stress-free Christmas. Planning This month-long checklist will see you through December and ensure you’re prepared for the big day! Looking for some homemade decorations to get things […]
Turkey, stuffing and cranberry crackers
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. In a bowl, combine the turkey with the herb stuffing and season with salt and black pepper. Unroll the filo pastry. Brush each sheet of pastry with butter and cut into six squares. Keep the filo covered with a damp tea towel while you work. For each […]
Beef empanadas
Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Line 2 baking trays with non-stick parchment paper. Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat and cook the onion and pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook for one minute. Add the mince and cook […]
Spiced coffee tart
Grease and line a 22cm loose bottomed tart tin. Lightly dust the work surface with flour and roll out the pastry into a large circle. Lift the pastry into the prepared tin. Prick the base with a fork and trim away any excess. Chill for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/gas mark 5. […]
Banana tarte tatin with salted caramel ice cream
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Scatter the sugar over the base of a 20cm ovenproof frying pan and place it over a medium heat. Stir in the butter, cooking until the mixture turns a golden caramel colour. Carefully add the bananas to the pan with a tongs (be careful not to touch […]
Dark chocolate truffle tart
Sift the cocoa powder, icing sugar and flour into a bowl. Add the butter and rub together until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the yolks and mix together into a dough.. Shape the pastry dough into a disc, wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4 […]
Peanut butter tart
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. In a large bowl, sieve together the flour and icing sugar. Use your fingers to rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Mix in the egg yolk and just enough cold water to form a soft dough. Turn the pastry onto a floured surface and […]
Prawn and ‘nduja vol-au-vents
Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and set aside. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the pastry to about 5mm thick. Use a round 12cm pastry cutter to cut eight circles from the pastry. Place four of the pastry circles onto the prepared baking tray and brush with beaten egg. Use […]
Brownie mince pies
Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas mark 4. Grease two mince pie trays with melted butter. For the pastry, in a large bowl, sieve together the flour and icing sugar. Use your fingers to rub in the cold butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Mix in the egg yolk and enough water to […]