Baking that evokes or makes memories
Sticky date anything always seems to be a winner and this simple luscious cake is no exception.
Joan Bishop
Simply irresistible
Simply irresistible
Heavenly morsels are an irresistible combination of densely sweet and tantalisingly tart dried fruits, dark chocolate, and orange liqueur, bound together with ground almonds, a very tempting treat.
Fruit-topped perfect finish to any meal
Fruit-topped perfect finish to any meal
This special upside down pudding/cake is a celebration of summer and actually improves if made a day or so before eating.
Spicy ginger cookies
Spicy ginger cookies
These ginger cookies are just right for afternoon tea -not too sweet.
Cheering, warm and welcome
Cheering, warm and welcome
When it’s dark and cold outside, the best place to be is at home beside a roaring fire, a glass of red wine in hand. The food you serve needs to be rich, indulgent and, of course, home cooked.
Quick and delectable green apple and cranberry muffins
Quick and delectable green apple and cranberry muffins
These muffins are lusciously moist and ultra delicious.
A Christmas salad cracker
A Christmas salad cracker
Fresh, lively and zesty, this stunning salad works well as a main course paired with halloumi.
Tiny cakes tasty and easy-bake
Tiny cakes tasty and easy-bake
Not making a Christmas cake? These little beauties fill the gap admirably and don’t take long to make up and bake.
Tantalising combination of cheese, ham, eggs
Tantalising combination of cheese, ham, eggs
A foolproof recipe - an oven-baked sandwich layered with prosciutto, cheese and basil pesto.
Tart fruit meets its match
Tart fruit meets its match
I have published a number of recipes using rhubarb. Its sharp, surprising flavour is perfect in cakes, muffins and pies.
The comfort food champion
The comfort food champion
In these times of turbulence, having a good scone recipe up your sleeve is a must. We have searched our archives to find this gem from Joan Bishop.
Tender, spicy and succulent
Tender, spicy and succulent
Tender, intensely succulent, spicily seasoned and served rather rare, best describes this, my favourite burger.
Humble hard-boiled egg stars in homely mix
Humble hard-boiled egg stars in homely mix
A spoonful of curried egg atop crisp, crunchy little toasts makes a delectable starter, writes Joan Bishop.
Banana bread brilliance
Banana bread brilliance
On a recent trip to Australia we were intrigued to see almost every cafe had their own version of banana bread.
Light, fresh, flavourful
Light, fresh, flavourful
Bathed in sweet chilli sauce and the juice of limes and perfumed with fresh herbs and spices, these little morsels of chicken quickly bake to succulent perfection in a hot oven, writes Joan Bishop.
Moreish allure
Moreish allure
Chock full of fruits, seeds, and oats, this is a muesli bar just as it should be.
Tender pork to pull apart
Tender pork to pull apart
Cooking a pork leg or shoulder can be tricky because the fat surrounds - rather than marbles - the meat, so once that fat is removed the pork can dry out during cooking.
Classic casserole
Classic casserole
I've simplified and updated this rich winter classic - beef and mushrooms in red wine. The addition of fresh rosemary and dried apricots with their tangy-tartness packs a well-rounded flavour punch...
Antidote to Easter indulgence
Antidote to Easter indulgence
This deep, dark and densely flavoured coffee roll is spectacularly delicious, an antidote to all that rich sweetness of Easter, writes Joan Bishop.
Pork rolls wrapped in bacon
Pork rolls wrapped in bacon
Rich and juicy, these rather special pork rolls are enhanced by the tangy saltiness of cheese and bacon plus the sultry sweetness of sultanas.