Chocolate Heaven

If you prefer to go off-piste when it comes to festive desserts, then I have a chocolate-dipped treat for you. Every year I try to find something new and exciting to make on Christmas Day and this year I did something chocolaty for StandardIssueMagazine.com I called it Chocolate Heaven. It’s rich, dark and very indulgent… perfect for a celebration and … Read More

Pistachio and White Chocolate Cake

I was recently commissioned by JamieOliver.com for a celebratory cake. I love simple cakes that are easy to make, with the addition of one or two flavours to make the cake exquisite. I wanted a white, snow-topped cake, but find white chocolate very sweet on its own so I combined it with pistachios to balance it out. Try my recipe … Read More

Orange and Cinnamon Baklava

These deliciously sweet treats are extremely flaky, nutty and packed with flavour. Made here with filo pastry layered with cinnamon spiced pistachio and almond filling. Then soaked in sweet syrup.

Chocolate Mud Cake

Multi layered chocolate mud cake covered in cream cheese icing and decorated with macaroons.

Strawberry Cheesecake

Strawberry cheesecake with a biscuit base topped with cream cheese mix and covered with cooked strawberry syrup.

Custard Cupcakes

Moist cupcakes filled with custard and topped with custard cream biscuits.

Lemon Meringue Pie

Very light and delicious lemon meringue pie with a sweet shortcrust pastry base, filled with lemon curd and topped with meringue.

Chilli and Coriander Naan

Simple naan bread flavoured with fresh green chillies and coriander leaves and a sprinkling of nigella seeds. Perfect accompaniment for any curry. 

Cardamom sponge

Cardamom sponge layered with coffee mascarpone cream and topped with hazelnuts