baking

Sun-dried Tomato and Rosemary Palmiers

From BBC Food   Give Lorraine Pascale’s super-quick canapés or an easy picnic snack a go today.   Ingredients 500g/1lb 2oz ready-made puff pastry plain...

A Very Easy One-crust Rhubarb Pie

From Delia Smith   This American idea for making a pie is blissfully easy – no baking tins and no lids to be cut, fitted...

James Martin Desserts – review

Anyone who loved the series Sweet Baby James (James Martin, that is) will be equally impressed by the companion book “Desserts”. In fact anyone who...

Strawberry Birthday Cake

From Sainsbury’s A light sponge with a thick strawberry buttercream filling, drizzled with a fresh strawberry icing.   Serves: 12 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking...

Banana Bread

From BBC Food This is an easy recipe that gives perfect results every time. Be sure to use overripe bananas and the right sized tin....

Strawberry Jam Tarts

From BBC Food   Jam tarts are perfect for baking with children. Swap the homemade jam for shop-bought if you’re short on time. Ingredients For...

Ratatouille Gougere

From Sainsbury’s Light puffs of pastry with a tasty vegetable filling.   Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 35 Minutes   Ingredients 1...

Apple Strudel

From BBC Food   Ingredients 3 tbsp raisins 1 large orange, juice and zest 800g/1lb 12oz cooking apples, peeled, cored, cut into small chunks 50g/2oz...

Pie by Angela Boggiano – review

OK, dear reader, I can say that this is my favourite cookbook… or at least one of my favourites. I am awash with ooohhs and...

Red Onion Tarte Tatin

From BBC Food   Delia Smith wows with a savoury version of the classic French tarte tatin. Just leave it to work its magic in...

Honey and Sultana Cake

From Sainsbury’s Honey gives this cake a distinctive flavour.   Serves: Makes an 18cm cake, cuts into 8 slices Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time:...

Carrot Cake Loaf

From Sainsbury’s A delicious light carrot cake, ideal for sharing.   Serves: 8 Preparation time: 15 Minutes Cooking time: 35 Minutes Cooling Time: 20  ...

Spiced Chocolate Pecan Pie

From Sainsbury’s A chocolate pud as featured in Sainsbury’s Magazine. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 60 Minutes   Ingredients 1 x 375g...

Cherry Mince Pies

From Sainsbury’s Mince pies topped with meringue and marachino cherries   Serves: 12 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 23 Minutes   Ingredients 125g shortcrust...

Carob Chip Cookies

From Sainsbury’s Sweet biscuits with a chocolate topping.   Serves: makes 20 Preparation time: 15 Minutes Cooking time: 20 Minutes   Ingredients 75g margarine 50g...

White Chocolate Brownies (blondies)

From BBC Food   Ingredients For the brownies 225g/8oz caster sugar 4 free-range eggs 225g/8oz butter, melted, plus extra for greasing 150g/5½oz plain flour, sifted...

Delicious Christmas Cake

From Sainsbury’s Creating this beautiful cake isn’t as hard as you may think. The secret is choosing the right ingredients…   Serves: 16 Preparation time:...

Muesli Bread

From Sainsbury’s A bread enriched with sugar, butter and muesli, ideal served warm. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 50 Minutes Cooking time: 30 Minutes   Ingredients...

Walnut Bread

From Sainsbury’s A rustic-looking loaf, studded with pieces of walnut.   Serves: Makes 2 loaves (24 slices) Preparation time: 30 Minutes Cooking time: 35 Minutes...