Desserts

05Jan '12

Winter baking

Bread, mince pies and cinnamon buns … it’s been a busy Christmas break!

25Oct '11

Spiced apple and pear cake

Warm winter spices and fresh fruit make this an excellent seasonal treat.

24Oct '11

Parsnip and hazelnut cupcakes by Sue McMahon

Soft, nutty and surprisingly unsavoury!

12Oct '11

The chocolate biscuit experiment

Sometimes baking goes wrong but it can still turn out alright.

05Sep '11

Mocha cupcakes

Chocolate with a hint of coffee is a very seductive combination, even if you don’t make yours heart shaped!

15Aug '11

Lower fat cheesecake

Cheesecake is great comfort food and always seems so indulgent. This version is a healthier way to satisfy the craving.

30Apr '11

Lumpy bumpy rhubarb cake

A yummy fresh fruit cake that makes a change from rhubarb crumble.

13Jun '10

Pear and almond cake

This sweet indulgence is great for using up tinned fruit!

25Feb '10

Apple and pear crumble

Nutritious and naughty – crumble is a fantastic comfort food!

09Dec '09

Mince pies

Mince pies are iconic at Christmas and there’s a surprising amount of fruit in them!