Toffee is another form of cooked sugar and butter, taken to a higher temperature than for chewy caramels. We add a little baking soda, which gives the toffee a lighter,...
Called melomakarona, these moist, oval-shaped Greek cookies are soaked in a floral honey syrup, and are made without egg for a sturdy, biscuit-like texture that holds up well to their...
Glazed carrots are a dinnertime staple, but the carrots often simmer in what amounts to a simple syrup, and they tend to wind up overcooked and mushy. We wanted to...
My favourite cocktail, which was created for a Polish ‘pop-up’ I ran in the city of St Albans a few years ago. I teamed up with a local cocktail bar,...
These crispy fermented rice and lentil pancakes are more than just pancakes, they are one of India’s most celebrated national treasures. They’ve got a lot going for them: crunchy, nicely...
Baking a pie is like beating the whole video game. You didn’t think you could do it, and your hands hurt, but with enough hours of game time it was,...
Cookies. They’re the simplest and most delicious treat. But I do have a problem with cookies masquerading as health food. Why on earth would you compromise what you’re really dying...