Spring Recipes

Sophie’s Fresh Pasta - Light and Zesty Ever tried making your own pasta? Light, zesty, nutty… this one’s a showstopper! It’s easier than you think, especially with this gorgeous sunshine yellow Ankarsrum, the result is utterly irresistible. Silky lasagnette (mini lasagna), tender and light, tossed in a bright, nutty pistachio & lemon pesto, with a sprinkle of ... Read more

Ficelle are very thin baguettes, crisp and so delicious, and here I’ve made them into heart-shaped rolls: they’re still long, thin and crisp but with an angled cut in the middle I was able to shape them into heart-shaped rolls that are sweet to look at, and so good to eat. The great flavour and crunch is really all down to using a type of French flour known as T55, and the Cotswold ... Read more

Sweetheart Sandwiches – Jam-Filled Biscuits I’ve always wondered just how easy it is to make this well-loved biscuit at home and I’m here to tell you, it’s very easy. When they’re homemade they taste even more special (although that comes as no surprise). These Sweetheart Sandwiches are made from a crisp, buttery biscuit base, similar to shortbread, sandwiched ... Read more

Purple Heart Sourdough Discard Crackers These crackers started life as a “use up the discard” bake… and very quickly became something I needed to have a stock of, for those cheese and cracker moments when you don’t fancy cooking. Made with blue masa flour, they end up with a beautiful natural purple hue and a subtle corn flavour that sits somewhere between a tortilla ... Read more

Blood Orange Upside-Down Cake  This Blood Orange Upside-Down Cake is a fragrant, light-textured sponge with a bold citrus flavour. The delicate zest of the oranges adds subtle depth, while the marmalade enhances the orange notes. If you don’t have blood oranges, regular oranges work just as well - I just love the incredible colour that blood oranges bring. Remember, this is an ... Read more

Spiced Carrot Cake Loaf This Spiced Carrot Cake Loaf is full of flavour, thanks to the well-balanced blend of spices. The combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves enhances the natural sweetness of the carrots, creating a subtly spiced, delicious taste. The cake has a soft, moist crumb, that holds together well whether cut into thick or thin slices. Topped with a smooth cream cheese ... Read more

You've made your delicious Danish-Style Rye Bread. Now, here is how to make some open sandwiches just as you see in Denmark. When people hear “potato on bread” most think about a chip butty...but in Scandinavia the open-topped sandwich is a staple for lunch and their potato topped rye bread is absolutely delicious.   Here is a simple recipe for you to try on a nice slice of ... Read more

An old English Georgian-era recipe for a great Shrove Tuesday “Pancake Day” pancake, that flips really well without falling apart. If you want something more delicate and less flip’able you can add ½ tsp baking powder to lighten it. There’s a range of milk given: the smaller amount will give a slightly thicker pancake; the greater amount will create a much thinner ... Read more