Sesame ginger plum cake — by Jessica on

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An easy cake that celebrates plums at their best. This version has some inspiration from Japan, matching plums with ginger and sesame. ...

Cauliflower & potato curry puffs — by Jessica on

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Cousins with an Indian samosa and Spanish empanada these curry puffs are all things right in the world. Crispy buttery pastry encases spic...

Pineapple & Rum Jam — by Jessica on

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I can smell summer it is that close! Long sun shining days at the beach and hot balmy nights cooking outside. In anticipation I have been ...

Salted millionaires' shortbread — by Jessica on

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Buttery coconut shortbread topped with rich caramel and finished with bitter chocolate and salt flakes - I think that says it all. Mak...

Rhubarb, rosehip & apple bircher muesli — by Jessica on

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I start this recipe the night before. I soak the oats, nuts and seeds in water in the refrigera...

Roasted banana & mixed seed bread — by Jessica on

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I wanted to make banana bread but my bananas were just too firm. Insert great idea #45; I put them in a hot oven with their skins on ...

Perfectly imperfect custard sponge — by Jessica on

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Sometimes the best things come from our mistakes. This custard sponge cake is one of my favourite culinary mistakes ever made. Ironical...

Chocolate, whiskey & rye cupcakes — by Jessica on

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I have found my new favourite ingredient – rye flour. I have always been obsessed with rye bread; especially a European dark caraway...

Peanut butter, maple & rum spiked sticky buns — by Jessica on

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    The key to a sticky bun is the indulgent layering of butter, sugar and spice.  Flakey dough, spiraled with butter and sugar is baked ...

Chocolate & Caramel Melting Moments — by Jessica on

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Ingredients 3/4 cup plain flour 3 tablespoons cornflour 2 tablespoons good quality cocoa powder 125 g unsalted butter, softened 2 tabl...

Early Grey Tea Cake — by Jessica on

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A cup of earl grey tea in the afternoon always picks me up. The only thing better is a slice of cake next to it – what better than a tea sc...

Cloud nine Cakes — by Jessica on

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Why cloud nine cakes? I remember the best cinnamon scroll I ever ate. I was 10, on holiday with my family in Vale. I had had a fight with...

Roast Beetroot and Blue cheese tart — by Jessica on

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Why Beetroot and Blue cheese tart? Homemade shortcrust pastry is never beaten. It doesn’t take any effort or much time and the results ar...

The Best Sausage Rolls — by Jessica on

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Not to be confused with the luke warm, dry and bland versions you pick up from convenience stores, these sausage rolls are packed with flav...

Feta Banista — by Jessica on

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I love salty crumbly feta, I love greek creamy yogurt, I love flaky buttery pastry and above all I love trying and cooking something new...

Appeltaart (Dutch Apple tart) — by Jessica on

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Why Appeltaart? I love that I have a mother who is from the Netherlands and a father who was from the United Kingdom. I am (and all of ...

Make Your Own... Flat Breads — by Jessica on

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Bread can be tricky to make – only if you choose it to be. I will never attempt to make a sourdough at home when I know that there is a b...

Hazelnut, Apricot and Mulberry Tart — by Jessica on

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Why Hazelnut, apricot and mulberry tart? I had a beautiful mulberry tree, abundant with fruit, in my back yard, that is until work men cu...

Tropical Fruit Cakes — by Jessica on

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Why Tropical Fruit Cakes? The first seasons peaches are popping up in fruit shops and mangos are starting to fill the shelves. The swee...

Red Onion and Goats Cheese Tart Tatin — by Jessica on

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Why Onion and Goats Cheese Tart Tatin? Tart tatin traditionally is a sweet pastry with apples, caramel and buttery puff pastry. Made famo...