Inspiration

Victoria Sponge Cake with Homemade Jam & Italian Buttercream
Take the classic Victoria sponge cake and make it extra special with homemade raspberry jam and vanilla Italian buttercream. This fresh and fruity sponge is bursting with cream and berries,... Read more...
Perfectly Preserved's Mixed Berry Jam with Juniper & Lime
This recipe is so easy to make with a bag of frozen berries, but the lime and juniper berries add a wonderful tart flavour. Once made, we enjoyed some thickly... Read more...
Italian Meringue with Baked Apricots & Hazelnut Cream
Light Italian meringue, sweet baked apricots and a delicious hazelnut cream are a match made in heaven.  Read more...
Fudgy Bourbon Biscuit Brownies
Gooey dark chocolate brownies filled with crushed bourbon biscuits. This bourbon brownie recipe will be a treat for any lover of these traditional British biscuits, especially with the perfectly fudgy... Read more...
Viennese Whirl Biscuits
A classic Viennese whirls recipe filled with homemade raspberry jam by My Kitchen Drawer. The biscuits are melt in your mouth, the jam sweet and sticky, and the buttercream light... Read more...
Neapolitan Style Pizza
Recipe for Neapolitan pizza dough, sauce and toppings by MasterChef runner-up Mike Tomkins. Simple, classic Italian pizza done perfectly in a pizza oven. Read more...
Carrot Cake Traybake with Swiss Meringue Buttercream
This carrot cake traybake recipe is made extra special with an easy Swiss meringue buttercream topping. If you like your carrot cake with walnuts, this is the recipe for you.... Read more...
Focaccia Barese
Enjoy the authentic flavours of Puglia with this Focaccia Barese recipe by chef Mike Tomkins. Hailing from the heart of Bari, Italy, Focaccia Barese is a cherished culinary tradition known... Read more...
Chocolate and Blackberry Macarons
This chocolate macaron recipe by My Kitchen Drawer is perfect for autumn. Featuring a sweet blackberry jam and buttercream macaron filling, they're the best bite-sized treats for making the most... Read more...
Easter Sunday Cake with Chocolate Decorations
Celebrate Easter with this showstopping Easter Sunday Cake recipe. Rich chocolate cake with indulgent chocolate buttercream and glossy tempered chocolate decorations. Read more...
Best Thermometers for Sugar, Jam and Baking
Every baker needs a reliable sugar thermometer. Some things just can't be made without one (tempered chocolate). And other things will always be better if they are made with a... Read more...
Jenny Tschiesche’s Air Fryer Ideas for Beginners - Meals, Baking & Tips
With sales of this popular kitchen appliance at record levels, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. Isn’t an air fryer just a glorified but healthier chip... Read more...
Homemade Raspberry Curd
Tart and creamy raspberry curd recipe by award-winning jam maker Jaqueline Morris. Read more...
Ghost Chocolate Halloween Cupcakes by My Kitchen Drawer
These chocolate Halloween cupcakes decorated with marshmallow ghosts are the perfect spooky treat for October. Not only are they a really fun design, but they’re also delicious too. Rich, chocolatey... Read more...
The Ultimate Guide To Tempering Chocolate
For anyone involved in chocolate or patisserie, accurate and fast reading thermometers are a must-have tool. The Thermapen One thermometer is the market leader for this requirement. With one second... Read more...
Swedish Cinnamon Buns
Traditional chewy Swedish cinnamon buns flavoured with cardamom, filled with a buttery cinnamon mixture, and topped with crunchy pearl sugar and flaked almonds. Read more...
Chicken, Pork & Black Pudding Pie
A proper, homemade raised pie is magnificent, but often thought of as quite fiddly. This chicken, gammon and black pudding recipe takes the stress out of it and makes the... Read more...
Simple Blackberry Jam Without Pectin
This simple blackberry jam recipe with no pectin is an easy and delicious way of using up foraged blackberries in autumn. All you need is blackberries, granulated sugar, lemon, and... Read more...
Quick Sourdough Bread with Yeast
A classic white sourdough loaf recipe, with the addition of fast action yeast to speed up the process. Great for baking a quick loaf of sourdough during the week.  Read more...
Gluten-Free Jam Doughnuts
Why on earth is it so hard to find a gluten-free jam doughnut? Well, the search is finally over. These little golden nuggets of joy are crisp on the outside,... Read more...
Toffee Apple Brioche Bread & Butter Pudding
Brioche bread and butter pudding recipe baked with apples and covered in homemade caramel sauce. Autumnal comfort food in a nutshell.  Read more...
British Fruit Scones with Jam & Cream
Buttery, dense and crumbly, baking the perfect British fruit scone is all about texture. Create the best base for huge dollops of rich cream and sweet jam.  Read more...
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
A delicious twist on the classic dessert, these refreshing and summery treats are perfect for enjoying in the garden or park. The sponge is perfectly cooked to temperature, and the... Read more...
Billy & Jack's Apple Terrine
The soft flavour of buttery baked apple is so comforting at this time of year. Paired with a crisp shortbread base and served with salted thyme caramel and vanilla ice... Read more...
Easy Seville Orange Marmalade
Brighten up your January with a vibrant jar of homemade marmalade. Seville orange season is only around six weeks long, so make the most of these delightfully sour citrus fruits... Read more...
Orange & Star Anise Plum Jam
Jam on toast is a heart warming dish that many of us enjoy on a Sunday morning with a cup of tea. We're lucky to have Mary Cadogan sharing her... Read more...
Cooking Homemade Custard
Cosy warm dishes such as a nice roast dinner followed by apple pie and homemade custard. Many people might feel intimidated by cooking their own custard, however our Thermapen will... Read more...
Nick Nairn's Christmas Sticky Toffee Panettone Pudding
Panettone now makes a regular appearance on British Christmas tables. This light, vanilla–flavoured Italian cake tastes great with a simple cup of coffee, but even better transformed into this delicious... Read more...
Easy Vanilla Fudge
This easy recipe for vanilla fudge by food blogger BakingBar is simple but foolproof. Heat your fudge mixture to 115 °C for rich, indulgent fudge that’s firm enough to hold... Read more...
Edd Kimber's Salted Caramel Filled Chocolates
Gooey caramel filled chocolate bonbons recipe by bestselling food writer and baker Edd Kimber. Read more...
Edd Kimber's Italian Meringue Buttercream
This is a proper buttercream, made with egg, boiling sugar syrup and butter. You’ll find it’s beautifully smooth, not too sweet and perfect for frosting cakes or cupcakes. Read more...