Butternut Squash, Mushroom & Gorgonzola Quiche
I grew up eating quiche. It evokes light summer dinners in the garden and a surprise piece nestled in my lunch box. My mum can whip one up in no time; a talent I'm yet to master.
This is my grown-up take, full of fresh rosemary and mushrooms. You can switch out the rosemary to sage for my favourite butternut squash herb pairing. I always hope it will last us a few meals but it seems to be devoured within a day or two!
Apricot, Honey & White Chocolate Choux Buns
These are like little morsels of sunshine. Zingy Apricot compote and smooth, vanilla-speckled honey and white chocolate whipped ganache. These flavours coupled with a crunchy choux bun make for a perfect bite.
Lemon Poppyseed Crullers
Sometimes all you need is a fresh doughnut, but sometimes you just don’t have the time or patience to make them. There’s making the dough, leaving it to rise, rolling, cutting and then leaving them to prove again. Here’s where the Cruller comes in: choux paste that’s fried to a deep golden before being dunked in a thin lemony glaze. Top with a sprinkling of poppyseeds and fresh lemon zest and they’re irresistible.
Flaky Eccles Cakes
I highly recommend making rough puff pastry for these Eccles Cakes, it makes such a difference. Although, if you’re short on time, you can always use shop-bought puff pastry. I like to make a bit of a wetter filling and leave it overnight to really mull all the flavours together and plump up the dried fruit. They’re perfect warm with a generous helping of custard or eat them alongside your favourite cheese!
Traditional Cornish Pasties
Holidays by the sea, a pick me up after work, a trusty warm and delicious lunch when options are lacking - The humble Cornish Pasty.
Plum Galettes with Honey Chamomile Cream
This is the perfect dessert recipe as the season slowly shifts into Autumn and you’re ready to cosy up indoors. You can use any seasonal fruit you have around but plums are one of my favourites. Paired with a softly whipped chamomile infused honey cream, they make an ideal no-fuss autumnal treat.