French Apple Tart
While trolling for ideas, I immediately fell for this French Apple Tart on appearance alone. Cook’s Illustrated and America’s Test kitchen are some of my favourite sources for inspiration, because they give all the whys and wherefores for recipes that...
Apple, Pear & Dried Cherry Pie
This recipe is adapted from one from Fine Cooking, The original is intended to be made ahead and frozen, which is what attracted me to it in the first place. I became dubious about how well the pastry would hold up, however, particularly as no pre-cooking...
Peach Cardamom Galette
Is there anything more succulent than a ripe peach? Freshly chopped atop a bowl of yoghurt and granola, sliced to enjoy as a mid-afternoon snack, or baked in a crumble, cobbler or tart for a delicious dessert. I was intrigued by the recipe for...
Raspberry Galette
One of my relaxing pastimes whilst in the Cape is browsing old issues of Victoria Magazine. Their luscious photography is inspiring and their recipes are often quite excellent. I was seduced by their recipe for Raspberry Galette and enthusiastically embarked...
Rough Puff Pastry
Making traditional puff pastry can be a challenge. In fact, the Barefoot Contessa, aka Ina Gartner, says, “You don’t have to do everything from scratch. Nobody wants to make puff pastry!” I venture to suggest that Rough Puff might make her change her mind....Follow Us
