Vanilla Crème Brulée
A simple French classic that never fails - serve with fruit such as physalis or strawberries on the side to balance the sweetness of the vanilla cream.
Crusty Bread & Whipped Feta
Nothing says Summer like the simplicity of warm crusty bread topped with salty whipped feta and seasonal tomatoes. Add some high quality store bought anchovy fillets in extra virgin olive oil for an extra treat.
Buttermilk Waffles
A family favourite, these pillowy buttermilk waffles are just the right amount of sweet. Enjoy for breakfast, or with a cup of coffee for an afternoon snack, topped with blueberry jam and a dollop of sour cream.
Raspberry Meringue Pie
A twist on a classic, with a bright tangy raspberry curd perfectly nestled between the crumbly buttery crust and a toasted marshmallow topping.
Swedish Semlor Buns
These classic Scandinavian buns are a yearly highlight, enjoyed from January up til Lent. The warmth of the cardamom is a perfect pairing for the vanilla & marzipan filling. A dusting of vanilla sugar is the final touch.
Gorgonzola & Asparagus Pizzette Bianche
These delicious mini pizzas are a real treat and so quick to assemble once you’ve made the pizza dough. Aim for the highest quality cheese you can get your hands on, and keep an eye on them when they’re in the oven - they cook in a flash!
Dried Citrus Slices
Slow oven dried citrus can be used in a variety of ways - as beautiful garnishes for cocktails, or dipped in chocolate as a bittersweet snack. Lemons, oranges, grapefruit or mandarins all work equally well.
Courgette & Ricotta Tarte Rustique
This rustic tarte is my go-to for a relaxed Sunday brunch. The sour cream in the dough ensures it’s not too rich, and the chilli adds a welcome kick.
Salted Caramel & Dark Chocolate Tarte
This classic tarte is as indulgent as it is pretty. A generous sprinkling of flaked salt over the chocolate ganache is a welcome balance to the sweetness.
Argentine Beef Empanadas
Always a crowd pleaser. Perfect for a weekend lunch with a green salad or as a snack with drinks. Don’t forget the chilli sauce.
Flaky Cheese Torsades
A perfect side to pre-dinner drinks, these snacks look impressive but are surprisingly easy to make, and work well with both grated parmesan or Gruyère if you can find it.
Matcha Tarte
This pretty tarte brings the depth of matcha to a silky custard in a sweet buttery crust. Topped with coconut flakes and fresh blueberries it’s a perfect festive treat.
Yuzu & Lemon Meringue Tarte
A twist on a classic Lemon tarte, fragrant Japanese yuzu fruit brings a nice alternative. Feel free to swap for lemons if Yuzu is hard to find.
Asparagus & Gruyere Quiche with Wild Garlic crust
Asparagus season is here and a classic quiche is the perfect dish to see in Spring. Gruyere brings a rich note, with the wild garlic crust finishing it off with its distinctive flavour.
Upside Down Blood Orange Cake
A grownup cake to brighten up dark wintery afternoons. Can be made with any citrus but blood oranges give it a rich tone and a welcome bitterness to contrast the sweet vanilla sponge and caramel.
Rhubarb Custard Tarte, Pistachio Crumb
Forced rhubarb is the star of this custard tarte, with its irresistible bright pink. A pleasure to make, take your time to enjoy the process, and the reward will be in the eating.
Passion Fruit Mousse
This easy dessert is light, sweet and full of flavour. Quick to assemble, it’s ideal for a midweek treat.
Crème Caramel
A simple elegant dessert which can be made up to three days in advance. Ideal for no fuss entertaining when you would rather spend time with your guests than in the kitchen.