Pumpkin Scones

Pumpkin Scones

Nothing spells cosy-comfort like a pumpkin scone. They’re a marvellous start to the day or a wonderfully indulgent mid-afternoon pick me up. And because they contain pumpkin (a vegetable!) they even pass muster as a healthy snack! Scones are easy to make—no...
Chocolate Bat Cupcakes

Chocolate Bat Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes are frosted with luscious chocolate French buttercream. The wings are made with sinfully delicious dark chocolate wafer cookies. Add the candy eyes and drop the cupcakes into spidery cupcake holders, and you’ve got deliciously fun Halloween...
Cream Cheese Pastry

Cream Cheese Pastry

Used in place of shortcrust pastry, Cream Cheese Pastry crust takes the flavour profile up a notch or two. It’s not only for pies or tarts but is delicious all on its own. It makes a loose, relaxed dough that won’t hold up under too much handling, but it’s perfect for...
Dancing Hares Cake

Dancing Hares Cake

It usually starts with a plate; I can’t count the number of times a pattern has inspired a coordinating baked good, often a cake, but sometimes cupcakes or cookies. Swiss Meringue Buttercream is a most forgiving “paint”. All it takes is a box of gel...