Sicilian Apple Cake
Sicilian Apple Cake by Vicki Ravlich-Horan I am not sure why this is called a Sicilian Apple Cake. Perhaps because of the pinenuts and lemon, but to be honest apples aren’t really a Sicilian fruit! But this recipe is one we use to make in the cafe years ago and published in the Autumn 2013 […]
FUNFETTI EASTER BUNNY BISCUITS
FUNFETTI EASTER BUNNY BISCUITS Recipe and image Julie Le Clerc As cheerful as they are delicious, these sprinkle-studded sandwich biscuits are fun to bake and make a lovely homemade Easter gift. Makes about 30 pairs, depending on size FUNFETTI BISCUITS 3 cups plain flour 2 tsp baking powder pinch of fine salt 250g butter, softened […]
HOT CROSS BROWNIES
Hot Cross Brownies Recipe and images by Julie Le Clerc You only need one bowl to make these fudgy chocolate brownies with shiny crackly tops. Biscoff spread is a creamy spread with a unique caramelised, spiced biscuit flavour. It melts easily and smoothly so makes a great alternative to traditional icing. Makes 10 125g butter, melted and slightly cooled […]
Seedy Choc-top Slice
Recipe and Images by Emma Galloway I grew up eating all kinds of seeds by the handful, thanks to my hippy parents! These nutrient powerhouses are super versatile and make a lovey addition to salads, smoothies, slices, stir-fries and more. Seedy Choc-top Slice This slice is chock-a-block with seeds of every kind, mildly sweet and […]
Raspberry Mille-feuille
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires These fancy custard squares look impressive, and I agree they have a few steps and can be a little fiddly, but don’t put them in the too-hard basket! I made mine round for a dainty high tea or dessert option, but you could keep things simple and cut the […]
Last-Minute Fruitcake
Recipe and image by Julie Le Clerc This dairy-free fruitcake has wonderful flavour and is extra moist due to the use of oil instead of butter. The oil also gives the cake good texture which means, unlike classic fruitcakes, it cuts well, even when freshly made, making this a good last-minute option if you didn’t […]
Afgans
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan This recipe hails from my London days. I worked nights so would often bake during the day and leave my flatmates with a treat when they got home. Unlike most Afghan recipes which require you to cream the butter and sugar, mine is a one pot wonder. It’s also an easy recipe […]
My Weekend Table
Life moves fast, and too often cooking feels like just another task on a never-ending to-do list. Gretchen Lowe wants to help busy people rediscover the pleasure of creating delicious food, without the stress. My Weekend Table is all about bringing back the joy of cooking – offering a collection of beautiful, comforting recipes that […]
Strawberry, Lemon + Poppy Seed Crumble
Recipe and images by I’ve used my go-to base gluten-free crumble recipe to create a spring version, studded with poppy seeds and perfumed with lemon and of course all those lovely berries! I’ve added a few raspberries alongside the strawberries, to add a little tang and extra flavour. You can just use all strawberries, but […]
Spreading Kindness One Treat at a Time
Words Megan Lyon Bring to mind if you will, a stack of pillowy pinwheel scones, made with goat’s cheese and dried tomatoes; peanut butter crispies packed with Whittaker’s chocolate and rice bubbles; an oaty caramel ANZAC slice. These delectable treats have all recenty come from the kitchens of La Cave owner Brigid Sullivan for the […]