WEEKEND BAKE

Chocolate and chilli make a delicious partnership.

Hot Cross Buns are traditionally served on Good Friday and mark the end of the Lent.

This Farmhouse Fruit Cake is a perfect afternoon treat all year round. 

The Victoria Sandwich, named after and a favourite cake of Queen Victoria, represents classic English baking and in our opinion should only be made with butter for the best flavour. I find it therapeutic to make it the traditional way once in a while, alternatively use a hand or stand mixer.

These cakes or pies are a cross between a cookie and a cake and originated from the Amish community in America. Be as creative as you like in decorating them!

Lavender is perfect for adding flavour to baked goods and desserts, enjoy this easy AGA recipe for Lavender Shortbread.

The perfect accompaniment for salads or soups, this Feta and Olive Loaf is bursting with Mediterranean flavours.

Red Windsor or Windsor Red, is an English cheddar marbled with port, elderflower or red wine. It gives the scones a lovely hint of pink!

For a fruity twist on a classic, try this recipe for Raspberry Buttermilk Scones with Clotted Cream. 

Not just for Halloween but a fantastic pie for the Autumn season whilst pumpkins are readily available.