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White Chocolate Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients 1 cup softened unsalted butter 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups...

written by Vera Z.

May 10, 20181 min read

Bourbon-infused carrot cake

Try this delicious 'Anglo-American' cake made with almonds, coconut, carrots, pineapple and apple. It contains no flour, butter, oil or...

Arron O'Halloran

May 10, 20181 min read

Chocolate & malt loaf torte

Don’t be deceived by how easy this is to make – the result is a rich, dense cake with a malted coating. Eat it warm as a pudding or serve...

Arron O'Halloran

May 9, 20182 min read

Pastry Cutters In Tin

National Trust Pastry Cutters In Tin £12.00 My grandma had some similar and i know they last a lifetime so i bought them and they make a...

Arron O'Halloran

May 5, 20181 min read

Beetroot & chocolate cupcakes

The earthy taste of beetroot is an ideal match for bitter sweet dark chocolate in these delectable cupcakes.This recipe makes deliciously...

Arron O'Halloran

May 5, 20181 min read

HOMEMADE CUSTARD CREAMS

HOMEMADE CUSTARD CREAMS ARE DELIGHTFUL SUGAR COOKIES FILLED WITH A CUSTARD FLAVOURED BUTTERCREAM. These custard creams are a recreation...

Arron O'Halloran

May 2, 20182 min read

Peach Cobbler Snack Cake

Traditional Peach Cobbler turned into a super moist Snack Cake. Preparing this cake from scratch is super quick and easy, which makes it...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 30, 20181 min read

TRADITIONAL NEENISH TARTS

NEENISH TARTS ARE A SMALL PASTRY TART, LAYERS OF JAM AND MOCK CREAM FILLING AND TOPPED WITH TWO-TONE ICING. ONE OF THE MOST WONDERFUL...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 30, 20183 min read

Maison Bertaux

This is a19th-century, French patisserie and tea rooms with marble-topped tables, plus art gallery spaces. Address: 28 Greek St, Soho,...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 30, 20181 min read

Courgette and carrot bread recipe

This delicious loaf is full of goodness thanks to the addition of grated courgettes and carrots, as well as rich Red Leicester cheese and...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 29, 20181 min read

LAVENDER-SPICED HONEY MADELEINES

INGREDIENTS ½ CUP (150G) PLAIN FLOUR, SIFTED ½ TEASPOON BAKING POWDER, SIFTED ⅓ CUP (55G) CASTER SUGAR 1 TEASPOON DRIED LAVENDER+ 2 EGGS ...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 28, 20181 min read

Gluten-free carrot cake

I will never look elsewhere for a carrot cake recipe again! I was skeptical when the mixture turned out very wet, but after 35 mins in...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 24, 20182 min read

Petals of the valley

I shared a recipe by Claire Ptak for madeleines on 19 April and since then have had a few people contact me, asking where is the best...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 24, 20181 min read

MACAROONS

British cookery expert Debbie Major turns her hand to traditional macaroons, tweaking the recipe until she finds the definitive version...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 23, 20181 min read

Olive oil rosemary apricot cake

Non-sweet tooths, this one’s for you. The combination of olive oil, rosemary and lemon in a cake is just sensational, and so wonderfully...

Picture: Alan Benson-recipe from By POH LING YEOW

Apr 22, 20182 min read

Smoked salmon and asparagus quiche

I find Quiche is so versatile and quick to prepare. This decadent smoked salmon version is great served with a salad for an easy mid-week...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 21, 20181 min read

Rye chocolate brownies

This is another favourite recipe from The Violet Bakery Cookbook by Claire Ptak. I find Claire's recipes easy to make and always come...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 20, 20182 min read

Fabrique Bakery (Covent Garden)

If your in Covent Garden try this little gem. By far one of the best cinnemon buns I have tried in central London. If you love Coffee and...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 20, 20181 min read

Honey and rose water madeleines

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s choice of Claire Ptak to make their wedding cake has made her the baker of the moment, but since i got...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 19, 20182 min read

Earl grey teacakes

There's something really comforting about teacakes and this recipe for Earl grey teacakes takes them to the next level. Smother them in...

Arron O'Halloran

Apr 18, 20182 min read

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Welcome

White Chocolate Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

Bourbon-infused carrot cake

Chocolate & malt loaf torte

Pastry Cutters In Tin

Beetroot & chocolate cupcakes

HOMEMADE CUSTARD CREAMS

Peach Cobbler Snack Cake

TRADITIONAL NEENISH TARTS

Maison Bertaux

Courgette and carrot bread recipe

LAVENDER-SPICED HONEY MADELEINES

Gluten-free carrot cake

Petals of the valley

MACAROONS

Olive oil rosemary apricot cake

Smoked salmon and asparagus quiche

Rye chocolate brownies

Fabrique Bakery (Covent Garden)

Honey and rose water madeleines

Earl grey teacakes