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Mixed berry galette

Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6. Line a large baking tray with non-stick parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, vanilla, cornflour and lemon juice. Toss until combined. Unroll the pastry and place onto the prepared baking tray. Spoon the berry mixture into the centre of the pastry. Fold […]

Blueberry mascarpone tart

Preheat the oven to 200°C/180 ̊C fan/gas mark 6. Line a baking tray with non-stick parchment paper. Unroll the puff pastry and use a knife to lightly score a border 1⁄2cm from the edge all the way around, being careful not to cut all the way through. Use a fork to pierce the pastry all […]

Mini veggie quiches

Spray or brush a 12-cup muffin tin with oil or melted butter and dust with flour, shaking out any excess. For the pastry, rub the butter into the flours with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in a pinch of salt, then add the cold water and mix together to form a […]

Courgette, sun-dried tomato, Cheddar and onion quiche

Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured work surface and use to line a 20cm loose-bottomed tart tin. Prick the base all over with a fork and place in the freezer for 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Line the pastry case with baking paper and add a layer of […]

Mushroom sausage rolls

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and celery to the mini chopper (or a food processor) and whizz until finely chopped, then add to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes. Working in batches to avoid crowding the chopped, whizz the mushrooms until they are finely […]

Chicken tikka pie

Preheat the oven to 200 °C/180 °C fan/ gas mark 6. Place the chicken in a bowl and add two tablespoons of the tikka masala paste and the yoghurt, if using. Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Cook the onion for 5-6 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and ginger and […]

Chocolate and caramel tart

Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a 28cm round tart tin and line the base with parchment paper In a large bowl, sieve together the flour, icing sugar and cocoa powder. Use your fingers to rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Mix in the egg yolks and […]

9 must-learn bakes for beginners

If you’re just setting out on your baking journey, these basic recipes are a great place to start. Consider these your building blocks — start with the fundamentals, and add more adventurous elements as you grow your confidence and skills. 1. A basic vanilla sponge A simple vanilla sponge can be leveraged to create a […]

20 spectacular spring dinners you need to try!

Spring is in the air. With longer, brighter days now is the time to try our 20 spectacular spring dinners. Spring chicken stew   Full of fresh spring greens, this tasty recipe is the perfect one-pan wonder. Cajun lamb chops with a quick slaw   Put a flavourful twist on your traditional lamb dish and […]

Caramelised onion and mushroom tart

Heat the olive oil in a deep frying pan over a low heat. Add the sliced onions, cover with a lid and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the lid and turn the heat to medium. Cook the onions for 10-15 minutes longer until browned and caramelised, stirring often. Remove the onions from the […]