Baking
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Asparagus and Hot-smoked Salmon Quiche
A deep quiche with a crisp, light pastry case and intensely flavoured hot-smoked salmon and fresh asparagus tips. Eat hot or cold with a green salad and new potatoes, perfect for a light lunch or entertaining. Continue reading → -
Simnel Cake
A moist fruitcake baked with a layer of golden marzipan in the centre and finished with a toasted marzipan topping. The Simnel cake dates back to medieval times when traditionally it was baked as a gift for Mothering Sunday and following the rules of lent the cake was kept and not eaten until Easter. Continue reading → -
Saffron Cake
Saffron cake is a well known Cornish treat traditionally baked for a special occasion; it is a dense textured fruited cake with a rich yellow colour. Excellent served for afternoon tea with some clotted cream. Continue reading → -
Cranberry, Rosemary and Cornish Sea Salt Bread
A moist fruity loaf with a Cornish sea salt encrusted top. Excellent with cheeses, cold cuts, soups and casseroles. Baking in the round casserole gives this bread a unique shape, also the heat retention properties of the cast iron aids the speed and evenness of the baking. Continue reading → -
Spelt, Feta Cheese & Roasted Tomato Muffins with Rosemary
With a combination of Greek flavours these savoury muffins are irresistible served warm. They make a delicious snack on their own or can be an accompaniment to soups, casseroles and salads. This recipe requires no preparation of the Le Creuset Muffin Tray and is quick to prepare and cook. Continue reading → -
Zesty Lemon Drizzle Cake
Moist, buttery and full of zesty lemon flavour. Made with a few simple ingredients this delicious cake is easy to make and bake. Continue reading → -
Vanilla Tray Cake with Blueberries
A delicious vanilla cake with fresh blueberries. Continue reading → -
Nectarine and Almond Cake
A delicious nectarine and almond cake. Perfect with afternoon tea. Continue reading → -
Spice Biscuits
Beautiful and delicate biscuits. Continue reading → -
Apricot Bakewells
A popular, traditional, English cake - with a twist. Buttery, sweet pastry cases filled with fruity apricot jam, a rich almond sponge and baked with a flaked almond topping. For a special finish the cakes are glazed whilst warm with a little more jam and served with a dusting of icing sugar. Continue reading →