I decided on a chocolate cherry flavour, because I love cherries and they are in season, which means I could use British produce, which I prefer to do.
I do love a pie, and I’d be quite happy to start with a savoury pie and then finish with a sweet fruit pie for dessert. I’ve been doing a bit of research into British pies, looking at the variety of fillings, traditional and modern and especially looking at the pastry recipe. Do you use a puff pastry, shortcrust pastry or a traditional hot water crust pastry? There are so many decisions to be made when making a savoury pie, but one that caught my attention was the ‘Picnic Pie’. It is exact...
This banana bread recipe is so chocolate-y that even my husband who hates bananas likes it. It’s damp and dark, filled with little pockets of chocolate, and crunchy on top. And as a bonus, it’s really simple to make, and you don’t need to dirty much more than a whisk, one mixing bowl and loaf tin. Mess-free, easy, and delicious, what’s not to like?
By Julie Jones @julie_jonesuk. This is a classic British tart, made traditionally using cheap ingredients. Comforting, sticky, sweet and nostalgic, it is a dessert that I was fed as a child, and which, therefore, I love. I have added some cream and almonds to my recipe, which although makes it more c...
By Julie Jones @julie_jonesuk. This classic pastry is my go-to recipe for most of the sweet pies and tarts in this book. No alterations are needed from one recipe to the next, other than the quantity needed. That said, if you are feeling experimental, additional flavourings such as citrus zest, vanilla, ground nuts and spices ...
By Julie Jones @julie_jonesuk. I love rhubarb. It has one of those distinct flavours that transports me back to childhood. I’ve many happy memories of eating overly sweetened rhubarb swamped in custard round at Nana Maud’s house, the perfect ending to her epic Sunday roast dinners. This recipe celebrates rhubarb’...
By @ANNASKITCHENTABLESHREWSBURY A light chocolate sponge topped with fluffy white chocolate buttercream. Indulgently and delicious.
By Tina Zaccardi, @theitaliancookie Winner of The Great American Baking Show, season 4. This is the perfect cake to snack on anytime of the day! It has a beautiful pear flavor with a hint of spice and a crunch coming from the toasted walnuts. For this cake I use...
A classic chocolate yule log is a much-loved Christmas tradition – Delicious. Magazine added apricot jam and white chocolate icing to make this festive dessert even more special. Recipe and photography courtesy of Delicious magazine.
Spiced orange festive tray-bake!
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A flavour filled and fruity tart, the tartness of the plums along with the fragrance of the cardamom make it a delicious hit that everyone will enjoy.