Nothing beats focaccia, and especially so when it’s homemade and hot out of the oven!
I’m not from a crumble family, but I know a good one when I see one, and this is a good one!
This balsamic roast onion & smoked mozzarella focaccia is heavenly food for chilly winter days!
The most festive snack I know, cheese twists are easy to make and always go down a treat. I’ve added Gruyère and thyme to these to make them extra special.
Zesty, fluffy and delicious, these cranberry studded orange scones would be perfect for Christmas coffees & festive brunches!
Beautifully burnished on top with a cool, smooth, creamy interior, this burnt Basque cheesecake is a real summertime showstopper.
This tart is a simple, easy way to celebrate rhubarb at the height of its season. It’s also quick to make, making it a great dessert option to have up your sleeve.
Made with bright tasting Greek yoghurt and packed with splodges of juicy blueberries, this simple baked cheesecake is sure to go down a treat with all comers.
Perfect for a summertime garden lunch or picnic, this simple savoury tart makes for a deliciously satisfying and quietly impressive option that will please both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
Offering a deliberately simple spin on a classic seasonal dessert, this lovely pavlova is a lot easier to make than you’d expect and tastes like summer on a plate.
The oats in this simple grape and almond cake give it a lovely rich taste and comforting texture, making it ideal for serving in squares with steaming hot cups of tea.
These American-style chocolate ‘crackle’ cookies would be perfect for parcelling up in parchment and giving as Christmas presents or serving up at the end of a festive dinner party with coffee.
This deliciously seasonal chocolate fig pudding cake is a classic chocolate cake at the edges, but the further in to the centre you go, the more puddingy it is – like a chocolate fondant in a slice. It’s also incredibly easy and quick to make yet will make a big impression at any table.
Light, fluffy & richly flavoured, these muffins feel very cosy and autumnal and would be ideal for serving up to friends with coffee for brunch or late in the afternoon, or packed up and brought with a thermos of chai tea for a walk at the beach.
For a brilliantly memorable brunch or birthday gathering, simply make up a batch of these lovely rye everything bagels and some homemade dill pickles; set out some fillings, stand back and just let your guests make their own filled bagel just how they like ’em.
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