Or, as I like to think of it, simnel cake without the cake for those who don’t like fruitcake, but still want the utter excellentness that is marzipan at Easter. Making your own pastry is entirely optional and will save you an hour ish of making / chilling time (but it’s not hard to make).… Continue reading Simnel Slice
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Pastéis de nata
It was love at first bite when I encountered one of these beauties in Portugal while on a work retreat 4 years ago – they are a custard tart pastry delight. Give me one and a cup of coffee and I’m pretty much ready to tackle anything and consequently they’re definitely on my approved pre-breakfast… Continue reading Pastéis de nata
Leftovers pie
We do indeed love pie in our house, and I make this one often to use up for whatever is leftover in the fridge (hello there Christmas Turkey), or a pack of bacon comes in handy if leftovers are not forthcoming. The veg included is subject to change, it’s literally what’s in the fridge. Over… Continue reading Leftovers pie
Mince pies
Christmas joke alert! Q) Who hides in the bakery at Christmas? A) A mince spy! Sorry about that, normal service has now resumed. These mince pies are delicious – light crumbly almond pastry, and the usual fruity filling (no, I don’t make that bit). I don’t actually own a fairy cake tin, so I make… Continue reading Mince pies
Bakewell tart
Almonds? Tick. Raspberries? Tick. Well that’s two of my favourite things right there. There’s nothing not to like about a Bakewell tart in my opinion, and it can only be improved by a slurp of cream or scoop of vanilla ice-cream. A cup of tea would work well too. Maybe an open fire and a… Continue reading Bakewell tart
Apple pie with salted caramel
This recipe should probably come with a health warning! It’s both dangerously full of all the really good (AKA really bad for you) stuff, and once you’ve got your head around that you’ll find that the salted caramel is rather addictive. On top of that, it’s difficult to make salted caramel in a smaller quantity,… Continue reading Apple pie with salted caramel
Fish pie
Oh I love this pie. It takes a little while to make, but it’s well worth the effort. I know a pastry fish pie can be decisive, so if you’re more of a mash type, then just go ahead with the filling and tuck it in under a mash duvet. It’s all good however you… Continue reading Fish pie
From My Kitchen 