Caramelised onion tart
Top puff pastry with tangy mustard, onions and Parmesan cheese for a light vegetarian lunch or party buffet nibble
Top puff pastry with tangy mustard, onions and Parmesan cheese for a light vegetarian lunch or party buffet nibble
Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Bypass stodgy rich pastry and top your Mediterranean bake with slices of ciabatta bread
For a crunchy top and soft doughy middle, we devised scone-bread hybrid baps, which make use of leftover veg
Sablé is French for sandy, which explains the crumbly texture of these pastries – given extra crunch by the addition of polenta
Decorate your cake with classic white icing and marzipan and then top with a playful seasonal motif
These make a delicious change to steamed or boiled potatoes – they can be made ahead and finished on the stove top
A simple storecupboard standby supper for the whole family – top your pizza bases with salty seafood and a garnish of rocket and red onion
A simple and quick scone recipe that has a great sweet finish – the crunchy sugar top adds texture too
Break 200g plain chocolate (I used 70% cocoa) into cubes and put into a pan with 600ml full-fat milk. Gently heat until the chocolate melts, then bring almost to the boil, whisking regularly until even and smooth. Can be made ahead, then chilled for up to 2 days. Re-heat if necessary, whisking, then ladle or pour into heatproof glasses or mugs. Top with scoops vanilla ice cream and mini marshmallows. Add a nip of rum or brandy for the adults, if you like.
Roasting brings out the best in lots of veg, but peppers have to top the list
Ready-made puff pastry makes it easy to go meat free – top with spicy harissa paste, salty cheese, sweet pumpkin and mint