I’m a big believer in trying new things, and that often inspires what I choose to bake. One thing I’d always wanted to try making was Madeleine, mostly because I assumed they would be difficult to master. In reality, though, they’re surprisingly simple to make. Until recently, Madeleines were …
The Magic of Mince Pies: A Small Pastry With a Big Christmas Heart There are few things that signal the start of the festive season quite like the smell of mince pies baking in the oven. Despite being a British Christmas classic, these tiny pastries have a surprisingly rich history …
If you grew up in the UK, chances are a packet of Jammie Dodgers found its way into your lunchbox more times than you can count. These iconic sandwich biscuits—two buttery rounds held together with a jewel-like dot of jam—taste like childhood, comfort, and pure joy. Today, we’re making our …
Have You Ever Dreamed About Cookies? No? Just me? Well, I’ve been dreaming about these cookies for a while now—and I finally made the time to bring them from my dreams straight into reality (and into my belly)! When it comes to cookies, they should be loaded with chocolate. I …
Millionaire shortbread is a classic and whether you go you see it in cafes and even shops. What isn’t there to love about buttery, crumbly shortbread topped with a thick, rich caramel layer topped off with a silky smooth white chocolate top. This recipe make look complicated but I promise …
These muffins are fully loaded with chocolate chips as well as a smooth silky chocolate ganache center. To ensure that you get nice high muffins, it is best to use tulip cases as this allows for the muffins to raise nicely. When I make anything chocolatey, I use cocoa powder …