Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Place the flour into a large mixing bowl and rub in the butter using your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolk and mix in just enough of the water until the mixture comes together as a smooth dough. Bring it together into a firm […]
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Top tips for putting together a cheeseboard
If you’re putting together a cheeseboard for a party, first of all: well done! We like you. Secondly, here are a few tips to get you started and ensure it’s a success.
Make-ahead magic: tried and tested techniques
We absolutely love Christmas, so we’re determined that the stress of cooking and preparing doesn’t get in the way of having a great time. Make-ahead cooking is a fantastic way to reduce time spent in the kitchen, and make your christmas budget easier to stick to! Time to clean out Make room for make-ahead meals […]
Summer strawberry tart with crème pâtisserie
Rub the butter into the flour using your fingers until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add the sugar and stir to combine. Add the egg yolk and water. Stir with a butter knife until the pastry comes together. Shape into a disc, wrap in cling film and place in the fridge for 30 minutes. Roll […]
Peach and almond tart
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry. Use the tip of a sharp knife to score a border about 1cm from the edge, being careful not to cut all the way through. Transfer the pastry to the […]
5 ways with light summer meals: veggie
Mediterranean couscous salad Serves 4 Cook 350g couscous according to package instructions. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the couscous with 1 chopped cucumber, 400g halved cherry tomatoes, ½ a sliced red onion, 20 sliced kalamata olives, a handful each of chopped fresh mint and fresh parsley, 350g crumbled […]
How to: use leftover egg yolks
Store unused egg yolks in a bowl and cover with cold water; they will keep in the fridge for up to two days. Here are some handy ways to avoid wasting them… Baking Follow your usual shortcrust pastry recipe, but replace one tablespoon of the liquid with an egg yolk to get a richer pastry with a […]
Blue cheese and walnut pear tart
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6 and line a baking tray with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry to ½cm thick. Cut the pastry into a rough circle measuring around 10cm in diameter. Use the tip of a sharp knife to mark out a border about 1cm in […]
How to: make crab and leek quiche
This is a step-by-step guide to a crab and leek quiche, the full recipe for which can be found here. Lightly flour your work surface and place the thawed pastry on top. Roll the pastry out and shape into a large circle. Use the pastry to line a 23cm loose-based fluted tart tin. Use your […]
Veggie breakfast bap
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6 and line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Place the grated potato in a bowl and rinse with cold water. Drain well, then transfer the potato to a clean tea towel and squeeze as much water out as possible. Place the potato in a dry bowl. […]