Autumn and the start of winter is a beautiful time of year here in Northumberland.
Cold, clear, crisp mornings with short days and vivid sunsets. It’s still possible to head out on a walk or go for a picnic even if it’s just to the bottom of the garden.
A winter picnic, for me, must have at least three things…a big flask of tea (not coffee because that, to my mind, is for summer picnics of boiled eggs and sandwiches and steamy flasks of coffee. No, it must be tea!) and a piece of fruit cake…but first, a pastry or big homemade sausage roll!
So with that in mind, here’s my easy rough puff pastry recipe. It freezes well and will make savoury or sweet pies and pastries.
Ingredients Archives: plain flour
Thick Onion Soup & Cheese Biscuits
A hearty, tasty soup that makes a great lunch dish, especially when served with the homemade cheese biscuits!
Courgette Loaf
Courgettes may not seem like the natural ingredient for a cake but they actually work really well and this recipe makes a fabulous, sweet, spiced loaf!
Experiment with the spices and added ingredients to find the perfect combination for you!
Whole Orange Cake
A moist, zesty cake…..perfect for your afternoon tea table!
Yorkshire Puddings
Yorkshires are usually popular with the whole family and really complete a Sunday roast! This recipe has never failed me. Just make sure that the oil is really hot when you pour in the batter.