Strawberry & Saffron Tarts
Here's a sneak preview of one of the recipes in my next book, Fool's Gold: A History of British Saffron. Once you've tasted these...
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sjfbilton
- Jan 15, 2021
- 2 min
Seville Orange & Chocolate Tart
We all know that Seville oranges make fabulous marmalade but how about using them in a tart? This dessert takes its inspiration from the...
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sjfbilton
- Oct 28, 2020
- 3 min
Pumpkin & Onion Tourte
Inspired by a recipe from Bartolomeo Scappi’s Opera (1577) Like many recipes of this period the original (which you can see below)...
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sjfbilton
- Aug 12, 2020
- 3 min
The Red Currant Conundrum
We had another bumper crop of red currants this year but what are you to do with them? Jelly is all well and good but I still have some...
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sjfbilton
- Dec 15, 2018
- 2 min
Old Fashioned Treacle Tart with Coconut & Lime
Treacle is a bit of a Marmite confection. Made from the syrup that remains after sugar is refined it has a slightly bitter flavour and...
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sjfbilton
- Sep 22, 2017
- 3 min
Pumpkin, Apple & Hazelnut Crumble Tart
Robert May’s Pompion Pie (The Accomplisht Cook c.1660) Take a pound of pumpkin and slice it, a handful of thyme, a little rosemary, and...
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