Author: BKC Mike

Citrus Polenta Cake

Citrus Polenta Cake

This is a cake recipe with a difference, it doesn’t use any flour (making it gluten free), the secret lies in the ground almonds and polenta soaked in butter and the fresh lemon and orange juice add a perfect tangy balance to the buttery richness.

Cheese Salsa Baskets

Cheese Salsa Baskets

Very similar to the Tuiles we made in a previous recipe, these little cheese and salsa baskets are great to serve as a starter or side dish and are wonderful with a summer salad.

Apple Fritters

Apple Fritters

These sweet fritters are delicious apple rings in a light crispy batter, spiced in cinnamon sugar and served warm with a drizzle of syrup or ice cream.

Toffee Apple Tart

Toffee Apple Tart

Apples, sugar, butter and puff pastry are all you need for this delicate, delicious apple tart (or – tarte tatin – as it is traditionally known) is a French dessert great for holiday guests and is best served warm, with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Pastry Bacon Wraps

Pastry Bacon Wraps

These are something of a favourite that many choose when going to a particular bakery chain. Little do you know that these are so easy make at home! So here is a twist on that recipe, that is much tastier than shop brought ones – 

Rhubarb, Custard & Raspberry Slice

Rhubarb, Custard & Raspberry Slice

This delicious and easy to make dessert combines three classic flavours. It’s perfect for morning coffee, afternoon tea or as a pudding. It’s also ideal for taking on picnics in summer.

Pan Bread

Pan Bread

A recipe for bread, but this is with a twist… it’s made in a pan, not the oven! Plus, it’s quick (as breads go) and easy to make. What more is there to say?

Coconut Custard Tarts

Coconut Custard Tarts

Increasingly, we’re hearing about people who have made drastic changes to their diets, for instance becoming lactose-intolerant, but they still love to eat those pastry treats. So for them, here is a vegan alternative to Portuguese custard tarts, that is also lactose free and an 

Biscoff Traybake

Biscoff Traybake

This Vegan Biscoff Cake is moist, fluffy and perfectly rich. It’s easy to make, it only has 4 Ingredients (2 of which are Biscoff!), and is perfect for when you’re craving something sweet!

Tangerine Dreams

Tangerine Dreams

I have always been a big fan of lemon cake and this is my very first vegan attempt – with tangerine as an added twist!