A buttery crumb crust, a creamy sweet-tart filling and a combination of whipped cream and creme fraiche on top. This easy-peasy lime pie uses simple ingredients but it looks and tastes spectacular. It was my birthday a few weeks ago and, coincidentally, that of a colleague on the very same day. Despite having planned drinks […]
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Ham and pea savoury tart
In collaboration with Brixton Windmill and using their organic wholemeal flour A simple and super easy ham and pea savoury tart. It’s an amazing flavour combination. Ham, peas and cream is one of my most favourite pasta sauces ever. And it works amazingly well as a tart or quiche filling too. I came up with […]
Mango, coconut frangipane and cardamom tart
In collaboration with Brixton Windmill and using their organic wholemeal flour The sweetness and lightness of coconut frangipane, the delicate fresh mango flavour and the side-note (little) kick of cardamom sugar make this the perfect springtime dessert. I found out about the so called ‘Indian mango season’ only in recent years. In Italy there is […]
Rustic galette with roasted butternut squash, cavolo nero pesto and hazelnut gremolata
In collaboration with Brixton Windmill and using their organic wholemeal flour Galette, torta salata, crusty cake, savoury tart. Bring them all on. I must say, I particularly love the versatility of a galette and its rich buttery pastry. Just add or take away some sugar from a classic pastry recipe, and you can bake anything […]
Redcurrant, caramel and vanilla tart
I live in South London and one of my favourite places in the neighbourhood is Vauxhall City Farm. This hidden gem is the most central of all the city farms in London, and it is a local beloved place for me. I’ve been on and off volunteering at the farm for a few years now, […]
Apple curd tart with crème fraîche whipped ganache
We all know that winter months offer limited options in terms of seasonal fruit to play with, unless you spent the previous summer making preserves and jams (or you live in the Caribbean). However, that doesn’t necessarily mean ‘boring’. For quite a while I have been wanting to bake version of the classic lemon meringue […]