In praise of light and lovely roulade
This is a blast from the past. I remember eating versions of this way back in the '80s — it was all the rage. I loved it then and still do.
Joan Bishop
Easy and moreish apple cake
Easy and moreish apple cake
The tart fruitiness of Granny Smith apples offsets the stickily, aromatic sweetness of dates in this moreish cake.
Succulence and flavour
Succulence and flavour
Joan Bishop shares a delicious, easy to do ahead of time stew if you've got friends coming for dinner.
Fragrant fruit and nut make perfect match
Fragrant fruit and nut make perfect match
It is hard to resist the lure of these baby cakes, writes Joan Bishop.
Simply irresistible
Simply irresistible basil and parmesan tart
With its seductively smooth and voluptuous filling, this is an irresistible tart, says Joan Bishop.
Hot cross scones
Hot cross scones
These simple scones from Joan Bishop have been dressed up for Easter with the addition of rum-soaked fruits combined with a mix of heady spices. Tender, rich and flaky, they are quick to make.
Glorious mix of textures
Glorious mix of textures
Packed with strong flavours and a glorious mix of textures, this salad makes a fabulous addition to lunch or dinner served alongside barbecued meats, roasts, chicken or fish.
Fragrant and fresh
Fragrant and fresh
Raspberries, fragrant and intensely-fresh tasting, are the most heavenly of all fruits.
Black magic Christmas cake
Black magic Christmas cake
Joan Bishop shares a non-traditional take on the festive fruit-cake.
Deceptively easy to make and delicious
Deceptively easy to make and delicious
These are mouth-poppingly delicious and so easy to make. I love them hot or cold.
Perfect home-made muffins
Perfect home-made muffins
Home baking is on a roll; it's fashionable and trendy right now.
Simple stew oh so tender
Simple stew oh so tender
This oven-cooked, one-pot braise simmers very gently for five hours with nary a bubble breaking the surface.
Rabbit perfect for cold-weather dining
Rabbit perfect for cold-weather dining
Welsh rabbit is a savoury delicacy of cheese melted with beer, spooned over toast and grilled. There are many variations of this dish, which is essentially melted cheese on toast.
Pudding? It's a date
Pudding? It's a date
I'm a great fan of sticky date puddings and cakes. However, when topped with toffee sauce, which is the norm, they can be tooth-achingly sweet.
Old favourite gets new flavour twist
Old favourite gets new flavour twist
Meatballs have become very chic of late - a great way to play with flavours. I love old-fashioned favourites, particularly if they have an intriguing flavour twist as this one does.
Smoked fish a tasty treat
Smoked fish a tasty treat
I fondly remember smoked fish from my childhood. It was always served in a fish pie with mashed potato and it was a great favourite.
Upside down cake a 'textural delight'
Upside down cake a 'textural delight'
This is a perfectly balanced cake. The tart, tangy rhubarb topping offsets wonderfully the fragrant almond and polenta sponge beneath.
Succulent chicken set off by quinoa
Succulent chicken set off by quinoa
Quinoa is the wonder ''grain'' of the moment and deservedly so.
Keep calm and make mousse
Keep calm and make mousse
In the busy days leading up to Christmas, there are many demands on the cook's time and attention, says Joan Bishop.
Spicy Italian treat for Christmas
Spicy Italian treat for Christmas
This year, as well as Christmas cake, Joan Bishop is making Panpepato, a spicy cake chock-full of fruit and nuts plus the surprising addition of black pepper.