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Smoked Gouda and Leek Tart

Preheat the oven to 200°C. On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry to a 13-inch-by-10-inch rectangle and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Prick the pastry all over with a fork and scatter with the leeks and both cheeses. Spr

Whole-Grain Pumpkin Scones

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a 9-inch square cake pan with parchment and coat lightly with cooking spray. 2. Whisk together the pumpkin, buttermilk and egg yolk in a small bowl until smooth; set aside. 3. Grind the oats in a food processo

Cheese and Spinach Puff Pastry Pockets

Preheat the oven to 205 degrees F. Line a heavy large baking sheet with greaseproof paper. Arrange the frozen pastry shells on the baking sheet and bake until they puff and become golden brown, about 20 minutes. Using a small knife, cut out the ce

Sausage Rolls

Heat oven to 200°C, gas 6. Place the Sausage meat into a bowl with the garlic and parsley. Mix well and add the Tabasco® Sauce. Unroll the pastry onto a board and cut in half lengthways. Divide the sausage mixture in two and spread along

Spinach and Feta Quiche

Preheat oven to 180°C (160C with fan) gas mark 3. Place the spinach into a large sauce pan with 50 ml of water. Cover with a lid and allow to steam on a high heat for 5 minutes till wilted. Remove from heat and strain off excess water. Heat the

Smoked Salmon Puffs

Special equipment: a 1 1/2-inch and a 3/4-inch round cookie cutter or the round end of a pastry tip, a pastry bag or resealable plastic bag. 1. Position an oven rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to 200°C. Line a rimmed baking sheet w

Crispy Smoked Mozzarella with Honey and Figs

In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat to 175°C. Place 1 sheet of filo on a dry work surface. Place one slice of cheese about 12cm from the top of the narrow end of the sheet. Fold the top of the narrow end over the cheese, le

Mince Pies

Preheat the oven to 200°C / gas mark 6. Mix together the shop bought mincemeat with the cranberries and lemon zest. Roll out the pastry until it is 2mm thick. Stamp out 12 x 6cm rounds with a pastry cutter and lay on a baking tray lined with g

Pigs-in-a-Blanket with Honey-Mustard Dipping Sauce

1. For the pigs-in-a-blanket: Preheat the oven to 200°C Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Unwrap the puff pastry and cut it lengthwise into thirds, along the perforation. Cut each third crosswise into 10 strips. 3. Wrap each piece of

Brie En Croute

Preheat oven to 190°C.Defrost puff pastry for approximately 15 to 20 minutes and unfold.In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Saute the walnuts in the butter until golden brown, approximately 5 minutes. Add the cinnamon and stir until

Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese and Asparagus Tart

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. 2. Place the pastry rectangles on a greased baking sheet and carefully score lines 1cm away from the pastry edges with a sharp knife. Prick the inner rectangle with a fork and brush with beaten egg. 3. Spread a thi

Welsh Wine, Goat's Cheese, Leek and Parma Ham Tart

Preheat the oven to 190°C. Grease a 23cm tart tin and line with pastry. Prick the base and sides and trim the edges, line with baking parchment and fill with baking beans. Bake blind for 15 minutes, remove the beans and brush with beaten egg, re

Roasted Rhubarb and Almond Tartlets

Preheat the oven to 150°C/300°F/gas mark 2. Spread the rhubarb out in a single layer in a large roasting tin. Sprinkle over the sugar, cardamom and orange zest. Pour over the juice. Cover the tin with foil and roast for up to an hour, until tender.

Rhubarb and Custard Pie

Preheat the oven to 175°C. Fit the pie dough into a 9-inch pie dish, fluting the edges, and chill until set, about 15 minutes. Prick the bottom and sides with a fork, and then line the crust with aluminum foil. Fill with pie weights or dried bean

Pumpkin Muffins

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose and whole-wheat plain flours, bicarbonate of soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. In a large bowl, whisk the

Parma Ham and Wild Mushroom Beef Wellington

Rub the beef fillet in 1 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper. Sear in a pan for one minute a side, cool slightly then brush with mustard. Chill for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, fry the mushrooms with thyme in 2 tbsp olive oil for 8-10 minutes until softened.

Mini Carrot Cakes with Cream Cheese Glaze

For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 12 mini loaf pans or a 12-cup regular muffin pan with pan release spray.Spread the pecans out on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until toasted, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool and then pulse in a

Chicken, Leek and Mushroom Pie

Preheat the oven to 200ºC, fan 180°C, gas 5. Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the garlic and leeks and cook gently for 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, rosemary, roast chicken and the soup. Season with black pepper, then simmer for 5-10 minutes.

Steak and Ale Pie

First make your stock by dissolving the Knorr Rich Beef Stock Pot in 400ml of boiling water. Stir until thoroughly dissolved and set aside. Pre-heat the oven to 140?C fan assisted/Gas Mark 2/300?F. Heat half the olive oil in a large, heavy-base

Cheese & Chocolate Half n’ Half Tree

Special equipment: Star cookie cutter. 1. Pre-heat the oven to 175°C/350°F. 2. Place a sheet of puff pastry on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. 3. Working down the longest edge, spread one half with chocolate-hazelnut spread and sprinkl

Blood Orange Marmalade Linzer Tart

For the tart: 1. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using electric beaters, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until well combined. Add the egg and egg yolk and beat in, followed by the vanilla. 2. I

Green Bean Rolls with Cheesy Mustard Dip

Position 2 oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven, and preheat to 190°C. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Put the green beans in a large microwave-safe bowl with a splash of water, cover and microwave until bright green and c

Puff Pastry Pepperoni Pizza Roll

Apple and Picota® Cherry Tart

1. Preheat the oven to gas mark 4/180°C. 2. Grease each individual section of your patty tin. 3. Lightly flour a work surface and roll out the pastry until it’s approx 2mm thick. 4. Cut out the pastry cases using a pastry cutter and lay in the pa

Spicy Sesame Straws

1 Preheat the oven to 175°C. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Line three baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In a very small bowl, whisk together the chile paste, soybean paste, honey, mirin, 2 teaspoons crushed ro

Organic Thin Tart of Pears with Crème Fraîche

1. Whisk butter and sugar until creamy. 2. Stir in almond powder, then the eggs. 3. Leave the mixture to set in the fridge and remove 10 minutes before using. 4. Cut a large rectangle of the pastry, fold in 1cm border along the edge and prick

Eggs Royale Tarts

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Divide the pastry into 4 rectangles, about 15 x 10 cm and transfer to a baking sheet. Score a border about 1 cm from the edge, making sure not to cut all the way through. Prick the middle of each recta

Bacon and Egg Pie

1. Begin by making the filling. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and add the shallots. Fry until softened, about 5 mins. Add the leek and garlic and cook for a further 3 mins, then tip into a large bowl to cool. 2. In the same pan,

Kinder Bueno Spring Rolls

1. Take a sheet of filo pastry and put one Kinder Bueno centred and the bottom of the sheet. 2. Pile the white chocolate chips to one side of the bueno. 3. Start to carefully role the pastry sheet around the chocolate. When you get half way, dab ea

Cheese Straws

Position 2 oven racks in the center of the oven, and preheat to 200°C. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Roll out 1 puff pastry sheet with a rolling pin on a lightly floured work surface to a 12-inch square. Whisk the egg in a small bowl

Chocolate Hazelnut Filo Cigars with White Chocolate Dip

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F), gas mark 4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a small bowl, mix together the hazelnuts, dark chocolate, caster sugar and honey. Take one sheet of filo pastry and brush it with melted butter, kee

Asparagus Parcels

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. 2. Wrap the asparagus in Parma ham. 3. Mix together the ricotta, parmesan and mozzarella cheese with the pesto and garlic. 4. Season with cayenne pepper, salt and freshly ground black pepper. 5. Divide the mixture in

Tarte Tartin

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. 2. Pack the apples into a large frying pan with a metal handle, presentation side down. Pack the apples tightly because they shrink during cooking. 3. Dot the apples with butter, sprinkle on the sugar and spices.

Butternut Squash and Feta Tart

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. 2. Grease a 22cm loose-bottomed flan tin, (or if you prefer, you can roll the pastry into a rectangular baking sheet) and line with the pastry. 3. Overlap the sheets and press them into the base and up the sides o

Mushroom, Leek and Prosciutto Quiche

Preheat the oven to 190°C. For the chive pie crust: Mix the flour, chives and salt in a bowl. Add the butter and vegetable shortening and work them into the flour using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles tiny pebbles. Using a fork, st

Pocket pies

For the pastry: 1) In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Pulse for a few seconds and then pour into a large mixing bowl. 2) Add the shortening and knead it into the flour with your hands until it is crumbly. A

Tomato and Basil Tartlets

Place an oven rack in the centre of the oven and preheat to 200°C/gas mark 6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the pastry on a lightly floured work surface. Using the tines of a fork, prick the pastry all over. Using a 6cm round

Praline brownies

1) Preheat the oven to 170C/Gas 3. Butter a 23cm square pan or baking dish. 2) Sift together the flour and baking powder and set aside. In a small bowl, beat together the eggs and vanilla essence and set aside. 3) In a saucepan, melt the 110g of

Chicken, leek, ham and stilton pie

1) Combine the butter, flour and water in a food processor to make the pastry dough. Rest for an hour. Roll out the pastry on a floured work surface then cut into two discs (only one is needed for this recipe). Place on a lined baking tray and brus

20-cm French meat pie

For the dough: 1) The dough can be made in advance. You will need 500g of dough to make this pie. Blend the shortening, flour and cold water together in the bowl of a stand mixer on low speed, using a dough hook. Mix until well blended. 2) Re

Beef swellington

Preheat oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4, and preheat griddle to medium. 1) Season beef with salt and pepper and set aside. 2) Unfold puff pastry and evenly brush 1 sheet with mustard, covering entire surface. Fold over and cut into 4 equal pieces. Press t

Grilled chicken and avocado napoleons

1) Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. 2) Place the pastry on the prepared baking sheets. Using the prongs of a fork, prick the top of the pastry all over. Cover the pastry with parchment paper and pl

Jamie's Cheeseburger Pie

1) Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C and preheat the griddle. 2) Mix the ground beef, onion, steak seasoning, and seasoning sauce together (using your hands is the most efficient way to do this). Form into 5 small flat patties. Grill the hamburgers

10-inch French Meat Pie

For the Dough: The dough can be made in advance. You will need 1 pound of dough to make this pie. Blend the shortening, flour and cold water together in the bowl of a stand mixer on low speed, using a dough hook. Mix until well blended. Remove th

Pear-cranberry strudel

1) Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 200C/Gas 6. 2) Toss pears with the lemon juice and 2 tbsps of the caster sugar.3) Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Set aside to cool, then skim the white foam off the su

Prawn pot pie

Special equipment: 9-12cm metal ringPreheat oven to 200C/Gas 6.In a small bowl, whisk egg and water until well blended. Lightly dust work surface with flour. Unfold puff pastry and dock dough with a fork. Using a 12cm ring, cut 16 circles. Set 4 circ

Rolling pastry

1) After the pastry has been resting for 20 minutes you can start rolling it out. 2) Sprinkle a lot of flour over a flat surface to ensure the pastry doesn't stick. 3) Sprinkle a good bit over the top of the pastry as well. 4) With a rolling pin, pus

Strawberry, fig and goat's cheese tarts

1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas5. 2) Using a small ring mold just a little bit larger than the size of the figs, cut the pastry into 40 individual portions. Line up the puff pastry pieces on a baking sheet. 3) Slice off the base end of the figs. Ar

Sunburst cherry blossom pie

For the pie pastry:1) Place plain flour, salt and lard in a bowl. Cut in lard using a pastry blender until pea-sized pieces form. Add water and toss with a fork until mixture holds together. Refrigerate until chilled.2) Cut in half and roll out botto

Raspberry puffs with goat cheese mousse and thyme

1) Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas 7. Unfold the pastry sheet and cut along the fold line to make 3 strips, trimming rough edges. Cut each strip in half crosswise. Place the pastry rectangles on an ungreased baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 12

Cin chilli puffs

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4.2) Unroll the puff pastry and cut into 8 triangles. Place a 30g spoonful of Cin chilli on the center of each triangle. Slice the spring onions and place 2 to 3 slices on top of the Cin chilli. Place a jalapeno slice

Roasted pepper and feta cheese with rocket pesto galette

Pesto:In a blender, combine the rocket, spinach, Parmesan, garlic and sliced almonds. Blend on low and slowly drizzle in the olive oil and the lemon juice. Blend for about 45 seconds, or until the mixture completely emulsifies. Remove from the blende

Puff pastry apple and raisin strudel

1) Position a shelf in the centre of the oven and preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. 2) In a medium bowl, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice until the apples are thoroughly coated. Add the raisins, 60g of the sugar and 30g cold cubed butter

Onion and goats cheese tartlets

1) Preheat oven to 190 degrees C. 2) Take a 6cm round cookie cutter and cut out 12 rounds from 2 sheets of puff pastry. Take a 12 hole mini muffin pan and place rounds of dough into each hole, pressing gently to form a cup and giving room for the f

Simple Baklava

1) Preheat the oven to 180°C/ gas mark 4. 2) Place the almonds, walnuts, apricots, bread crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt in a food processor. Run the machine until the mixture is very finely chopped. Transfer the mixture to a sm

Sausage roll

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. 2) Set the puff pastry on a baking tray. Form the sausage into a log and place it onto the pastry. Pull one side of the pastry over the sausage and pinch the edge to create a sausage roll. The sausage should be s

Stargazey pie

Sauce: 1) Bring the stock up to the boil and allow to reduce by half. 2) Whisk ingredients into the creme fraiche: both mustards, a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon. 3) Bring the sauce back up to the simmer and taste to check for the right amo

Chicken leek ham pie

1) Combine the butter, flour and water in a food processor to make the pastry dough. Rest for an hour. Roll out the pastry on a floured work surface then cut into two discs (only one is needed for this recipe). Place on a lined baking tray and brush

Apple cranberry filo turnovers

1) Preheat the oven to 180°C/ gas mark 4. 2) In a large non-stick pan cook the apples, cranberries, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg over medium heat stirring occasionally until the fruit is tender, about 10 mins. Stir in the cornflour mixture and coo

Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry Bites

2 cloves garlic, pressedPreheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Thaw frozen spinach in microwave according to package directions or by running under warm water. Drain spinach, squeezing the excess liquid from it. In a bowl, mix the spinach, feta, garl

Pecan dusted puff pastry caramelised pear napoleons

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. 2) Chop the pecans to the consistency of rough crumbs. Toss with the butter, sugars and cinnamon in a small bowl. Spread the mixture out over a baking sheet and cook in the oven for 7 to 10 mins, until darkened an

Lobster mousse puff pastry bouchees

1) Preheat oven to 200 degrees C/Gas Mark 6. 2) In a food processor, puree the lobster meat with the salt and paprika. 3) With the motor running, add the cream in a steady stream and blend until the mixture is smooth, then add the tarragon.

Casserole queen pot pie

1) Thaw puff pastry according to package directions. 2) Preheat oven to 210C/Gas Mark 7. 3) Meanwhile, in a large skillet melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken, pepper, and shallots and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in flou

S'mores Tarts

Preheat the oven to 190°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry dough into a 12-inch square, about 1/4 inch thick. Trim the edges and then cut the puff into 4 squares and place the

Beef wellington with oyster pate

1) Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas 8. 1) Rub the fillet with salt and pepper and brush lightly with oil. Heat 1 tablespoon oil and the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the fillet in the skillet and lightly sear all surfaces of

Open-Faced Plum Tart

Preheat oven to 220°C. Remove the shortcrust pastry from refrigerator ten minutes before using to soften slightly. To cut, run a knife around a round cake tin of the correct size, or a pre-cut piece of parchment paper. Line a baking sheet with

Puff Pastry Tarts with St. Andre Cheese and Balsamic Strawberries

Preheat the oven to 175°C. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes. Increase the oven to 200°C.Place the frozen pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake until puffed, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, in a

Apple Cinnamon Galettes

For the Two-Crust Pie Dough 1. Stir the flour, sugar and salt to combine in a bowl or using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cut in the butter by hand with a pastry cutter or on low speed until just small pieces of butter are visib

Raspberry Almond Tart

Preheat the oven to 205 degrees C. Cut a 3/4-inch wide strip off each side of the pastry and reserve. Roll out the pastry sheet on a lightly floured work surface to a 10-inch square. Brush the edges of the square with the egg. Working with 1 strip

White Chocolate Hazelnut Tartlets

Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C. Lay 1 phyllo sheet on a work surface. Brush the phyllo with melted butter. Top with another phyllo sheet. Repeat with more butter and 2 more phyllo sheets. Cut the stacked phyllo sheets into 6 (5-inch) squares.

Angel wings

1) Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone sheet.2) Pulse the sugar and lemon zest in a food processor until fine and fragrant. 3) Lay 1 of the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured work surface. Brush

Pecan Butter Tarts

For the dough Stir the flour, sugar and salt to combine in a bowl or using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cut in the butter by hand with a pastry cutter or on low speed until just small pieces of butter are visible and the mixtur

Lotte Duncan's Curried Sausage Rolls

Preheat the oven to 200?C/fan oven 180?C/gas mark 6. Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan and add the onion and garlic, cook gently until soft, for about 5 minutes. Now, add the spices and cook for a minute or so to release the flavour

Tomato Basil Tarts

Toss tomatoes with red onion, garlic, olive oil and vinegar and let sit, covered, for 30 minutes (or up to 3 hours in the fridge). Strain tomato mixture, saving juices. Bring reserved juices up to a simmer and reduce to just 1 to 2 tbsp, then pou

Tart Tatin with Cinnamon and Star Anise

Take a pan 20cm x 6cm and chill. Slice the butter into slivers and completely cover the bottom of the pan with it. Add the cinnamon and star anise. Add all the sugar and cover the butter. Arrange the apples on top of the sugar leaving a 1 cm gap

Concord Grape Focaccia

Stir together yeast, wine, honey, and warm water in a large bowl. Stir in 1 cup flour (mixture will be lumpy). Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in draft-free place about 40 minutes, until doubled in size. A

Very Vanilla Cupcakes

For the cupcakes Preheat oven to 350 °F and line mini muffin tins with paper liners Sift flours, baking powder and salt and set aside. Whisk milk, oil and vanilla bean paste together and set aside. Whip egg whites with 6 tbsp of sugar unti

Easy sticky buns

1) Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. 2) Place a 12 cup bun tin on a baking sheet lined with greaseproof paper. 3) In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar. 4) Place 1 rounded tablespoo

Mango Tarte Tatin with Coconut and Peanut Brittle

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius or 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper or a silicone sheet. Pour the sugar into a heavy-based, non-stick frying pan and set over a medium heat. Gently tilt and swirl the pan (d

Tomato basil elephant ears

1) Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6. 2) To make the paste, place the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process for 30 seconds. Add the basil, salt and pepper. With the processor runni

Cheese straws

1) Preheat the oven to 190°C. 2) Roll out each sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured board until it is 25x30cm. Beat the egg with 1 tbsp. of water and brush the surface of the pastry. Sprinkle each sheet evenly with half of the Parmesan

Onion and goat cheese tartlets

1) Preheat oven to 190C/Gas 5. 2) Take a 6cm round cookie cutter and cut out 12 rounds from 2 sheets of puff pastry. Take a 12 hole mini muffin pan and place rounds of dough into each hole, pressing gently to form a cup and giving room for the filli

Tomato and mozzarella tarts

1) Preheat oven to 200C/Gas 6. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and set aside. 2) On a lightly floured surface, unfold the pastry. Using a 7.5-cm round cookie cutter, cut out 8 or 9 rounds; place rounds on the prepared baking tray. Prick th

Chicken mushroom and rasher bacon pie

1) Preheat the oven to 220 degrees C/Gas mark 8. Fry the rasher bacon strips in the oil until beginning to crisp, then add the sliced mushrooms and soften them in the pan with the rasher bacon. Turn the chicken strips in the plain flour and thyme (y

Love birds - chicken in pastry

1) Preheat oven to 200 degrees C. 2) Season the chicken with salt, pepper and rosemary. Cut each piece of chicken in half across the breast giving you 8 equal portions. 3) Heat the oil in a nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brown the

Chicken, mushroom and bacon pie

1) Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas mark 7. Fry the bacon strips in the oil until beginning to crisp, then add the sliced mushrooms and soften them in the pan with the bacon. 2) Turn the chicken strips in the flour and thyme (you could toss them about i

Mini burgers

1) Preheat oven to 200 degrees C/Gas 6. Line a rimmed baking tray with greaseproof paper; set aside. 2) In a large bowl, mix together the beef, tomato ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into 8 equal-size patties. In a large heavy

Tart Tatin, Apple Granite and Apple Parfait

1) For the mousse, place the apples and lemon juice and a little bit of water in a pan, bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cover with a lid, cook for about 7-9 min until the apples are tender. Stir in the sugar until dissolved. Cool down. 2) Puree

Easy Cheese Danish

1) Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6 and line a baking tray with greaseproof paper. 2) Place the cream cheese and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and cream on low speed until smooth. With the mixer stil

Honey apple and nectarine tarts with whipped mascarpone

1) Line a large baking tray with non-stick baking paper. Place the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut into 4 equal pieces. Transfer to the baking tray, well spaced apart. 2)Make a border around the outside of each pastry square by

Cinnamon twists with cardamom-honey dipping sauce

For the cinnamon twists: 1) Place an oven rack in the centre of the oven. Preheat the oven to 200°C/ gas mark 6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. 2) In a shallow bowl, mix together the cinnamon, sesame seeds, cardamom, a

Deep-dish apple tarte tatin

1) Preheat oven to 200C/Gas 6. 2) In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the water and sugar and cook to caramelise the sugar, about 10 minutes. Add the butter and stir until melted. 3) Take 4 large ramekins and pour caramel into bottoms an

Individual fruit compote pies

1) Preheat the oven to 190C. 2) In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Set aside. 3) Place the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll to 1/4-cm thick. Cut 12 (9-cm) circles from the puff pastry. If the dough begins to stick

Heirloom tomato and basil tart

1) Place an oven rack in the centre of the oven. Preheat the oven to 220°C. Roll the shortcrust pastry and cut a circle about 23-cm in diameter. Place the pastry on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 7 minutes until lightly golden. Cool for 2

Wild mushroom turnovers with Romano cheese

1) Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. 2) Unroll the puff pastry on a flat surface. Roll the pastry into a 36-cm square. Using a pizza cutter or a knife, cut the pastry into twelve squares. 3) Top each square with the mushrooms (about 1 heaped tea

Apricot and Walnut Filo Cups

Special Equipment: a 12-count mini muffin pan Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 190°C / 375°F. In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together the apricots, walnuts, honey, one tablespoon orange zest, orange jui

Savoury Hors D'Oeuvres

Sesame Cheese Straws Preheat the oven to 375 F and line a baking tray with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to an 8-inch square. Brush the entire surface with eggwash and sprinkle it with the Parmesan and

Tarte Flambée

For dough, blend together warm water and yeast and allow to stand 5 minutes until a froth develops. Add salt and flours and mix with a wooden spoon until dough comes away from the sides of the bowl. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and k

Roasted squash and apple tart

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. 2) Cut the sides of the squash to make a rectangular shape. Slice the squash into six 5 by 10-cm rectangles. Toss the squash in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, and the ground clove and brow

Roasted Garlic Vegetable Tart

For roasted garlic oil, preheat oven to 375°F. Peel garlic cloves and place in a baking dish. Cover with oil, stir to coat, and cover dish. Bake until garlic cloves are golden, about 40 minutes. Let cool. Toss squash with 3 tbsp garlic oil and