As the days grow longer and the sun begins to warm the air, there’s one dessert that truly captures the essence of summer: ...

Rub the cold butter into flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Using a fork add the water to bring the pastry together. You may need to add a little more to bind the mixture or a little less.

If you love chocolate and coffee, this dessert is a dream come true. These elegant chocolate bars combine a crisp cocoa ...

This is a quick and easy recipe for shortcrust pastry. If you're new to making pastry, you won't believe how simple it can be. You can make it by hand or in a food processor. The secret is to ...

Try this leek cavolo nero and sweet potato tart for a light lunch full of flavor. This vegan tart is perfect for entertaining guests.

There is an old cooks' saying that people with cold hands are good at making pastry. Shortcrust, puff pastry and their relatives need to be kept cool for best results. This means chilling the ...

First make the shortcrust pastry. Sieve the flour and salt into a bowl, cut the butter into cubes and rub into the flour with the fingertips. Keep everything as cool as possible; if the fat is ...

3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and line a 23cm tart tin. Prick the base with a fork, chill for 10 minutes, then ...