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Bakewell tart
Bakewell Tart is renowned for its delicate balance of textures and flavours. At its heart lies a crisp and buttery shortcrust pastry base, providing the perfect foundation for the layers to come. The tart is then generously filled with a layer of raspberry jam, adding a sweetness that contrasts beautifully with the richness of the […]
Almond cake
This gluten-free almond cake is another recipe passed down from my beloved grandmother. Made with wholesome ingredients and packed with nutty flavors, this soft and moist cake is sure to brighten up any occasion. Perfect for those who are gluten intolerant or simply looking for a scrumptious dessert option, this cake is a must-try!
Poached pears in syrup
This was a staple dessert growing up. Soft poached pears stewed in syrup, served with cream or ice cream. If you know me by now you know that I have lots of memories of food by the beach, and we loved this dessert at any time of the day, especially as a treat for afternoon […]
Hot Cross Buns
This is a yearly staple in our house. Come Easter I make these regularly, my family love them with either sultanas, currants, raisins, plain or (this one was new last year) chocolate chips…..yum. This recipe is a compilation of various recipes either from the internet or old cooking books. I love playing around with recipes, mixing […]
Pancakes
Who doesn’t love a pancake breakfast? I find its one of the most versatile recipes you can have in your collection.
Orange flavoured mini doughnuts – Rosquillas de Naranjas
These delightful little morsels graced our afternoon tea table on numerous occasions. They are the perfect size to be eaten in two bites (sometimes even one), can be packed and carried rather easily as they are quite hardy, and taste great. These doughnuts – as opposed to a lot of other recipes – are baked and therefore produce […]
Moroccan Orange Almond Cake
There has always been a close link between Gibraltar and Morocco. We are a very close community and harmoniously live with other nationalities, irrespective of religious creeds or traditions. Obviously Gibraltarian cuisine is strongly influenced by all these other traditional dishes which have found their way into our homes. This recipe was given to me by […]
Creamy Apple tart
This is another simple but delicious recipe. Easy to make -foolproof I would say- creamy and delicious. With Autumn only a month away, and Apples coming into season, now is the perfect time to try your hand baking with them. You can have them in Apple Pies, Tarts, crumbles, even in Jams and of course […]
Banana Bread
Banana Bread is the perfect afternoon tea bread- whether its at the pool, beachside, or simply at your kitchen table, you can’t go wrong with this delicious and moist loaf.
Lemonade Scones
Perfect scones recipe, ideal for afternoon teas (at the beach).