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Ruffled custard tart
It's that time of year again: the days are short, the nights are dark and cold... and I want to do nothing else except snuggle up on the...
Sarah Rainey
Nov 25, 20192 min read
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Piña colada puffs
If you like piña colaaaaadas... Sorry. Shhh. But if you do like piña coladas, you will LOVE these. Inspired by the classic retro cocktail...
Sarah Rainey
Nov 11, 20192 min read
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Lemon bon bons
Forget the chewy, tooth-achingly sweet, lemon bon bons of your youth, the sort that came by the quarter in paper bags from the sweetie...
Sarah Rainey
Sep 30, 20192 min read
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Halloumi parcels
Crisp, golden pastry parcels filled with oozy, melty cheese. Have I got your attention yet? Halloumi is THE cheese of the moment - if...
Sarah Rainey
Sep 7, 20192 min read
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French toast pockets
French toast, eggy bread, gypsy bread... call it what you want, but this breakfast staple - which dates back to the 4th Century - is one...
Sarah Rainey
Jun 15, 20192 min read
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Coconut fudge
If you love fudge, but you can't/won't/don't eat dairy, this recipe is going to make you very happy. As long as you like coconut. Because...
Sarah Rainey
Feb 11, 20192 min read
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Candied cashew brittle
It's one of those gorgeous January days when, despite the wintry chill in the air, the sun is shining, the skies over London are piercing...
Sarah Rainey
Jan 21, 20193 min read
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Gooey chocolate cake
Happy New Year! It's January 8th and I don't know about you but I've already had enough of resolutions, particularly those involving not...
Sarah Rainey
Jan 8, 20192 min read
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Speedy Christmas cake
The easiest, tastiest Christmas cake you'll ever bake, using just three simple ingredients
Sarah Rainey
Dec 21, 20182 min read
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Banoffee biscuits
Bananas and toffee... it's a classic combination that's hard to beat. Add chocolate into the mix and you're winning at life. In my...
Sarah Rainey
Dec 3, 20182 min read
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Sweet potato fritters
My husband and I get a veg box through the post (from this lovely London company, Oddbox, which distributes wonky produce which hasn't...
Sarah Rainey
Nov 10, 20182 min read
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Zingy ginger tarts
This recipe is based on pastéis de nata, or Portuguese custard tarts, an authentic - and incredibly delicious - delicacy made from baked...
Sarah Rainey
Oct 6, 20182 min read
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Fruit and nut bites
I love fruit and nut chocolate almost as much as I used to love the ads for Cadbury's Fruit and Nut. The ones with the man canoeing down...
Sarah Rainey
Aug 12, 20182 min read
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Speedy pizza dough
The sun's out, it's Friday afternoon... and all anyone cares about is the football tomorrow. Life's too short to spend it slaving away in...
Sarah Rainey
Jul 6, 20182 min read
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Little lemon pots
These mellow yellow pots are like little bursts of summer – fresh, citrussy sponge with a gooey centre and a sticky lemon curd glaze on...
Sarah Rainey
May 23, 20182 min read
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Honey cake
This simple, one-layer cake is dense, moist and syrupy. It uses almonds instead of flour, which gives it a rich, toasty texture, and...
Sarah Rainey
Apr 29, 20182 min read
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Upside-down pear pud
This comforting, fruity pud reminds me of my childhood: something warm and stodgy to tuck into on a chilly evening, preferably drenched...
Sarah Rainey
Apr 20, 20182 min read
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Deep-fried Oreos
How do you improve an Oreo cookie? By deep frying it, of course. Crunchy, chocolatey batter on the outside, with an oozy, creamy centre,...
Sarah Rainey
Apr 8, 20183 min read
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Mini palmiers
Crisp, buttery, light as a pillow... these little beauties are to die for. I first tasted them in Madrid, where no bakery is ever without...
Sarah Rainey
Mar 30, 20182 min read
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Chocolate hot cross bun pud
This comforting pudding is a twist on the traditional teatime snack – and a handy way of using up leftover hot cross buns. There are so...
Sarah Rainey
Mar 25, 20182 min read
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