There’s nothing better than delicious homemade mince pies. If you can make them ahead, even better. These can be made all in one go or in stages when you have timeso they’re ready whenever you need them.
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Delicious Damson Bakewell Tart Slices
A quick, easy, and healthier version of bakewell tart made with damson jam. Cut this traybake into slices and enjoy!
New Year, New Quiche
New Year, New Quiche: I’m pretty sure that’s the saying and even if it’s not, it’s infinitely more achievable and less irritating for your friends than New Year, New Me. This is a slightly healthier version of Quiche Lorraine… Read More ›
Individual Pumpkin Pies for Thanksgiving
This is my take on a Thanksgiving pumpkin pie. I am not an expert on pumpkin pies and have tried to make this a little healthier so although I can’t vouch for its authenticity, it is a tasty dessert. I… Read More ›
Homemade Apple Pie
With an abundance of apples around at the moment I have been given more than my fair share and we have had plenty of crumbles, particularly with blackberries. Although I have a crab apple tree which leans over from the neighbours’,… Read More ›
Tarte aux Abricots at Keranmeriet in Brittany
Sometimes your life starts to run you instead of you running your life. I find myself rushing from one thing to the next, late for everything and ready for nothing. It’s sometimes impossible to take a step back when you… Read More ›
Spinach and Ricotta Quiche
Pastry sometimes seems like a bit too much effort but in fact it is a very quick and easy option, And you can make it in advance, wrap it in clingfilm and leave it in the fridge until you are… Read More ›
Pear, Maple and Ginger Tarte Tatin
I mentioned the Donna Hay cookbook I got for Christmas in my last post and this recipe is also from “The New Classics”. It is likely that my next post will be too! Instead of using packet puff pastry I… Read More ›
Cranberry and Walnut Slices
I am not sure where this recipe comes from originally but I have a couple of friends who make this on a regular basis and it’s delicious. The middle layer uses homemade or store-bought cranberry sauce but you could also… Read More ›
Mini Blackberry Bakewell Tarts
There are still blackberries to be found in some places. I even spotted a few late ones near me the other day but to all intents and purposes they are finished for the year where I live. So the blackberries… Read More ›