This chocolate brownie tart is one of our favourite recipes, it has all chocolate yumminess you need at Christmas with the Christmas festive flavour of mince pies. If you don’t like mincemeat just leave it out of the recipe or swap for something like salted caramel or chocolate orange chunks. This recipe really will be…
Goats Cheese, Leek and Herb Tart
This tart is the perfect dish for summer nights, sat on the patio with a tossed fresh salad, baby new potatoes smothered in real butter, and a chilled Pinot Grigio – thinking ahead, this is also a fantastic dish to have on a chilly winter night, wrapped up by the fire, gently warmed up with…
Carrot Cake Muffins
As part of the Alternative Manchester Pride Festival 2020 the Village Bakers got the chance to share our baking skills with the nation. We decided to make some fantastic carrot cake muffins, this recipe makes quite a lot of muffins but can also be made into a large cake format. Credit: Video Production Manchester Pride
Spring Vegetable Tart
As part of the Alternative Manchester Pride Festival 2020 the Village Bakers got the chance to share our baking skills with the nation. We decided to make this fantastic Spring Vegetable Tart, which is great for a light summer lunch and can be garnished with pea shoots, extra virgin olive oil and parmesan shavings. Credit:…
Summer Fruit Pavlova
As part of the Alternative Manchester Pride Festival 2020 the Village Bakers got the chance to share our baking skills with the nation. We decided to make this fantastic Summer Fruit Pavlova which is a really show stopper. You can easily mix up the fruits with whatever you have available. I personally think this recipe…
Rosemary Focaccia
This Italian bread is great for those starting out in bread making. Its easy to make and tastes fantastic. You can also try different topping like olives or sun dried tomatoes.
Marmalade Cake
A fantastic cake thats easy to bake, with a moist texture and a really great marmalade flavour.
Flapjack Bars
A classic easy bake, that anyone can make. Unlike other flapjack bars these are proper chewy and crisp all at the same time. You can add extras like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit to these bars and they work great.
Carrot Cake
This is a favourite recipe of mine, and for me it’s the best carrot cake ever. The cake is moist and light with a good balance of orange, cinnamon and raisins. The recipe is baked from the Primrose Bakery Cookbook and I would recommend anyone buying it, the recipes are simple and tasty. Anyway give…
Irish Soda Bread
This is one of my families recipes that has been handed down. I love this soda bread and eating this takes me back to be kid at my aunts house. It’s also so easy to make and is great toasted with loads of butter. Hope you enjoy.
Banana & Chocolate Loaf
This is one of my favourite recipes to make, I find this recipe is so easy and quick to make, and always comes out great. Its great for using up left over bananas and also left over chocolate if you happen to have it.
Peanut Butter Brownies
This is such a rich and indulgent recipe, you will only manage the one square of brownie. The flavours of salty peanut butter with the sweet chocolate brownie is amazing. Just remember don’t overcook this one and make sure the centre is nice and goooey.