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Here's a Christmas version of macarons, those elegant little confections. Catherine de’ Medici is credited with bringing almond cookies from Italy to France in the 1500s, but the sandwich-style macaron as we know it today...
Mash up molten chocolate, nuts, biscuit and marshmallow and voila, Rocky Road. An easy peasy no-bake traybake loved by kids and adults and themed into a popular version of ice cream.
I like a mince pie. But often with the ones I'm offered, I find the balance of pastry overwhelms the filling. So these ones aren't quite the traditional pastry mince pies, but are made from puff pastry to be lighter, airier and absolutely delicious.
Our local Sunday farmers market in Marylebone has an endlessly tempting collection of fresh produce from our land and seas along with a good continental mix of gastronomy. The boys drool over the sourdough breads from the French and Italian bakers, and after a friend gave me
Introduced by Portuguese merchants in the 16th century, and adapted over time to suit Japanese tastes, this light bouncy sponge is considered a traditional Japanese speciality. More delicate and airy than a regular sponge cake, castella ( カステラ, kasutera) is famous for a fine and moist crumb.
Nankhatai is an Indian shortbread style biscuit that goes from deliciously crunchy to a light crumbly texture. It's often baked with almonds or pistachios with the added aroma of cardamon or nutmeg.
Bread pudding originated in the 11th Century as a way to use up old bread, ensuring no food went to waste. Over time it evolved into a popular desert, often referred to as poor man's pudding. It's since become a...
Macarons are elegant little confections that originated in France, though their roots trace back to Italy. Made from just a few key ingredients their delicate texture and vibrant colours have made them one of the most iconic French pastries. Here's a....