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NewsletterPreheat 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 […]
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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. […]
Baking substitutions guide
The recipe calls for: Substitute with: How much? Works best in: Butter/oil/margarine Unsweetened apple sauce with mashed banana, or Greek yoghurt with mashed avocado Equal parts Baking Butter/oil/margarine Extra-virgin olive oil/extra-virgin coconut oil Half Baking, grilling, frying, sautéing Caster sugar Stevia 1 cup sugar = 2 tsp powdered stevia Baking Caster or Brown sugar Pure […]
Love heart biscuits
Put the butter and caster sugar together in a bowl and beat together until pale. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined. With the electric beater on its lowest speed, add the flour. Beat in until the mixture becomes a dough. Shape the dough into a flat disc and wrap in cling film. […]
Summer berry nut crumble
Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5. In a bowl, toss the strawberries, plums and blueberries with the sugar, lemon juice and cornflour. Transfer the fruit into a 23cm square baking dish (either ceramic or glass). In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Use your fingers, a fork or […]
Loaded egg-in-a-nest
In a small pan over a medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper to absorb the fat. Leave enough bacon fat in the pan to cook the sandwiches. Divide the cheese between two of the slices of bread. Scatter half of the bacon bits between the two, […]
10 new ways to use pesto in the kitchen
If you’ve had enough pasta but still need to use up a tub of fresh pesto, we’ve got you covered. 1. Dip it Mix some pesto with sour cream or Greek yoghurt for an easy party dip. 2. Just souper Use a dollop of pesto to garnish a portion of soup. We especially love a spoonful stirred […]
Raise a glass to the versatility of vodka
What is vodka? Vodka is a clear alcoholic spirit that has been around since the Middle Ages, playing various roles from a medicinal restorative to a topical curative, and becoming an integral part of the culture in Russia and Poland. Its name comes from “voda,” the Russian word for water. Vodka’s reputation as a clean, […]
Spinach torte
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Lightly grease a 23cm loose-bottom tin. Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan and add the spring onions. Cook over a medium heat for two minutes, or until soft. Add half of the spinach leaves and cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the remaining leaves and […]