Easter recipes
Pear and walnut salad The sweetness of pears gives us Easter vibes in this fresh green salad topped with crunchy walnut. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 mins Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil...
Recipes
Carbonara
One of the first pasta dishes I learned to cook was spaghetti carbonara. I was amazed at how simple it was to make, but more importantly how much flavor it...
Pepperoni with chile
This is my all-time favorite pizza. I love the chewiness of the pepperoni and also the heat that comes from the chile in it. There is a classic Italian combination...
Margherita
This is the pizza that pizzerias around the world should be judged by. If they can’t make a good margherita, then there is probably no chance of them doing justice...
Whole wheat pizza dough
Portions: Makes 25 oz roughly enough for four 12-inch pizzas Ingredients: 1 cup warm water 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 11/4 teaspoons sugar 11/2 tablespoons olive oil 21/2 cups +...
Ingredients for the perfect pizza
The Oven The domestic countertop electric pizza ovens are brilliant as they can generate enough heat to make a commercial quality pizza at home. This is because they have heat...
Peach ricotta scones
Summer peaches and creamy ricotta, plus buttery pastry! You can substitute plums or nectarines. Portions: Makes 16 Ingredients: 5½ cups (660g) cake flour ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar 2 teaspoons sea salt ...
Honey lavender scones
Delicate, floral lavender and warm, fragrant honey make a perfect sweet treat. Portions: Makes 14 Ingredients: ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons (210g) heavy whipping cream 3 teaspoons dried lavender buds, divided 4½...
Maple oat scones
Lennie LaGuire took the helm in the pastry kitchen one day and made this delicious scone for us. Ever since then, it’s been a staple on our menu in the fall and...
Cranberry pecan coffee cakes
Tart cranberries balance the buttery, sweet, nutty crumble topping to make a yummy morning treat. Portions: Makes one 9×13 dish; cut to preferred size Ingredients: 4 large eggs, room temperature 1½...
Brioche ring
A favorite around Easter or the winter holidays, these pull apart buns are soft and pillowy. The more icing the better! Portions: 8 serves Ingredients: ½ recipe (about 775g) Brioche dough All-purpose flour, for dusting 2 tablespoons...
Cinnamon rolls
Not your traditional cinnamon roll, these bake up crisp, flaky, and buttery. Make the rolls at least a day in advance to store in the freezer, and you can turn out...