Articles & Recipes

Make the most of summer’s sweet strawberries with this classic dessert (nectarines, plums or ripe apricots would also work well here). To get ahead, you can make the meringue case the night before and assemble the topping just before serving, if wished. Serves 6-8.

Make the most of summer’s sweet strawberries with these individual versions of a classic dessert. To get ahead, you can make the meringue cases the night before and assemble the topping just before serving, if wished. Makes 6 mini pavlovas.

Simple but delicious, these little shortbread biscuits are a sweet way to say ‘I love you’ on Mother’s Day. Makes 15-20 biscuits, depending on cutter size.

We remain sceptical about the concept of ‘leftover’ hot cross buns, but – should you find yourself in this situation – we can’t think of a nicer way to finish them off! Serves 4.

It’s Easter, so why not go all-out for chocolate and whip up this easy, fudgy cake! Relatively quick and easy to make, it’s perfect for unexpected guests or a post-dinner treat. Serves approx. 8.

Studded with dried fruit and subtly flavoured with lemon and nutmeg, these tasty biscuits are just the ticket after a spring stroll! Makes about 20 biscuits.

Flavoured with our own, locally-distilled gin, this special twist on the classic Lemon Drizzle cake is a perfect teatime treat for G&T-loving mums everywhere.

These little cheesecakes are perfect for an indulgent pudding - decorate the tops with mini-eggs, chocolate sprinkles or whatever tickles your fancy! Makes 8

Get creative and make your very own edible work of art! The decorating is fun to do with children – you can prep and prove the dough ahead of time, if you like, so all they need to do is add the toppings before a final prove and 20 minutes’ baking time. Makes one large focaccia loaf.

With a little adult help, young children can have a go at making these easy cookies – whether they enjoy weighing ingredients, rolling dough, making thumbprints or adding the Nutella and decorating, there are plenty of ways for them to get stuck in!

Buttery shortbread biscuits, vanilla-scented cream and perfectly ripe strawberries make for a summery teatime treat that’s hard to beat.

This traditional Easter treat has been popular since medieval times. With its fruit-packed moist crumb, soft marzipan middle and special marzipan topping, it’s a unique and delicious way to celebrate Easter and welcome the arrival of spring!