Buttery pears are exactly what we want to eat at this time of year – sweet, juicy and perfectly matched to chocolate’s rich deep flavours. The two combine beautifully in this tart which we think makes a pretty perfect end to dinner. Chilling the pastry for a little while before you roll it out helps to stop it falling apart so we recommend you do this. This has the advantage of being gluten free and vegan but you would never know! …
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Summer Veg & Mustard Tart
This tart will always manage to look beautiful on a Summer table. Taking inspiration from a French recipe where mustard forms a really delicious base for your veg to sit on top of, this makes for a really tasty lunch or add in some boiled new potatoes and salad for dinner. A mix of different tomatoes sitting on top with basil leaves makes it look delicious too!…
Gluten Free Mince Pies
These are great for a gluten free friend as a gift or perfect for all the family when you want to make your own mince pies for a special festive treat. Our mincemeat is sugar free but still sweet and the pastry is short and delicious. Decorate the tops with cut out pastry shapes to make them extra pretty! What better to get you in the festive spirit!…
Apple & Bramble Tart
If you want to catch the last of the season’s brambles, this recipe pairs them perfectly with tart apples for a delicious and very pretty tart or tartlette. If you’re too late for brambles in your area, the tart works perfectly well without or you could swap them for another berry of your choice. Don’t be put off by the fact that you have to make your own pastry – it really is easy and if it falls apart just patch it together and press to conceal the cracks – everything will go right in the oven! This is lovely on any afternoon tea table, especially if made in the smaller size, or ideal as a weekend dessert. Serve with ice cream or it’s also just great on its own.
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Pumpkin Pie
You really can’t beat pumpkin pie (the sweet version) and it seems almost impossible to let Halloween or even Autumn go by without making one. You’re best to use a tasty pumpkin rather than pumpkin lantern scrapings which can be a bit watery. Whether you make this for a Halloween party or an Autumnal gathering, it’s sure to he a winner!
Pumpkins carved by our neighbours, Tilly and Iona – spooky stuff!!!
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Cashew Pepper & Spinach Tart
This is an easy tart to make – we promise you won’t get a soggy bottom! It’s perfect for a mid week dinner or a more special lunch. You could use different veg on top or add a sprinkling of feta – it’s worth a go!…
Apple Tart
We’ve had this recipe requested on several occasions because the gluten free pastry is ‘better than normal pastry’! The shortcrust pastry is delicious, crisp and this makes a great tart for dessert or afternoon tea. Bramley apples are the best as the top layer retain their beautiful shape and the underneath go nice and pulpy….