Mince pies are a traditional Christmas treat enjoyed thanks to their rich flavour, crumbly pastry and aromatic filling. Often packed full of dried fruits, homemade mince pies are much tastier than shop-bought ones. Mary Berry’s recipe notes on BBC Good Food said: “Mary Berry’s mince pies will win any Christmas get-together. “These Christmassy bites have … Read more
For some, a classic Christmas cake might feel too heavy, but Mary Berry has revealed a lighter version. Mary Berry’s light Christmas cake recipe is the perfect bake for the season, but the baker shared some key words of wisdom. “It is very, very important to drain and dry the pineapple well,” she said of … Read more
A Victoria sponge cake is popular for a reason, with two vanilla sponges sandwiched together with jam and cream in the middle. Despite being such a simple bake, it can be tweaked to taste, including changing the jam or opting for buttercream instead of fresh cream. Nigella’s recipe notes said: “This is the Victoria sponge … Read more
In today’s instalment of This Morning, presenters Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond invited author, gardener and baker Nancy Birtwhistle to talk about her Christmas cake, which she shared in her book Sizzle & Drizzle The Green Edition. During the conversation, Nancy, who won the fifth series of The Great British Bake Off in 2014, revealed … Read more
If you aren’t a fan of a super sweet cake topping, cream cheese frosting may be the ideal option for you. It’s sweet, rich and tangy which can be made as sweet as you want with the addition of icing sugar. It differs from buttercream because this topping is often only made with butter and … Read more
With the Christmas season just around the corner, bakers and food fans will be thinking about creating sumptuous seasonal treats from scratch at home. One such favourite is the traditional Christmas cake that is served up at Christmas dinner, hot and spicey with lashings of cream and brandy butter. As delicious as it is, a … Read more
Homemade bread is often fresher, more flavourful and healthier than store-bought bread, but it can be hard to master. However, Paul Hollywood’s easy white bread loaf on BBC Good Food has more than 150 five-star ratings with many claiming it’s their go-to. The recipe notes said: “This easy white bread recipe shows you step-by-step how … Read more
Shortbread, whether flavoured or plain, is super tasty and ready in under an hour. There are many recipes online but BBC Good Food’s one has more than 500 five-star ratings. The recipe notes said: “Try making these easy, buttery shortbread biscuits for an afternoon activity with the kids. “This recipe also works with chocolate chips … Read more
Whether opting for a classic apple crumble, adding blackberries or going for a peach crumble, they are all a delicious winter pudding. Made in so many different ways, everyone has their own take on what a crumble should include. However, I opted for Raymond Blanc’s recipe, a super simple and traditional apple and blackberry crumble … Read more
Wanting to treat my mum to a chocolate bonanza, I ordered in chocolate truffles and deliciously fresh strawberries to top the cake. While the homemade birthday cake was going to be a surprise, my mum surprised me instead and treated herself to a pre-made cake from Cake Box. There was no denying that the Loveberry … Read more
