Category Archives: Pastry, Pies, Pizzas and Tarts

Individual spiced fig and almond tortes

Posted on October 29, 2015 by charlottenjrolt

Last weekend our little family hopped in our jam packed car and headed for the seaside for a long weekend and a family wedding. We weren’t heading for just any seaside, but an idyllic spot with a beautiful white sandy … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Cake, Desserts, Pastry, Pies, Pizzas and Tarts, Recipes | Tagged Almond, Figs, gluten free, ground almonds, Honey, Maple Syrup | 5 Comments

Harissa pumpkin and feta tart

Posted on October 25, 2014 by charlottenjrolt

After a lovely family holiday to Crete we’re now back into the swing of things and the routine of day-to-day life. Will’s back to the daily work grind and I’m back out running and catching up with friends and drinking … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Dinner, Lunch, Pastry, Pies, Pizzas and Tarts, Recipes, Restaurant and Cafe Reviews | Tagged Pastry, Pumpkin, Tart | 2 Comments

Lamb and minted goat’s cheese pizza with aubergine, pomegranate and pistachio

Posted on April 14, 2014 by charlottenjrolt

London Marathon weekend has to be on one of my favourite weekends of the year. There is nothing more uplifting and inspiring than seeing thousands of everyday people pounding the pavements of London with only one goal… getting to that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Lunch, Pastry, Pies, Pizzas and Tarts, Recipes | Tagged Goats cheese, Lamb, Mint, Pistachio, Pizza, Pomegranate Molasses | Leave a comment

Sausage Rolls with whole grain mustard, topped with fennel seeds

Posted on December 8, 2013 by charlottenjrolt

What Christmas is complete without a customary sausage roll? They are offered by the plate full either as canapés or nibbles across the country’s households or they come out steaming hot from the oven late into the evening when you … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Lunch, Pastry, Pies, Pizzas and Tarts, Recipes | Tagged Fennel seeds, Puff Pastry, Sausage Rolls, Wholegrain Mustard | 4 Comments

Reasons to be thankful… Mini Apple Pies served with creme fraiche swirled with maple syrup

Posted on November 24, 2013 by charlottenjrolt

This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving and whilst in the UK we don’t celebrate the holiday, it felt a shame to let it pass by without acknowledging it. I think sometimes we are all guilty of forgetting how lucky we are … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Desserts, Pastry, Pies, Pizzas and Tarts, Recipes | Tagged Apple, Maple Syrup, Pastry, Shortcrust Pastry | 4 Comments

Chorizo and goat’s cheese quiche

Posted on September 23, 2013 by charlottenjrolt

People seem to fall into one of two camps; take in lunch to work or buy lunch each day. I definitely sit in the ‘take lunch in to work’ camp. This isn’t something that I’ve always done, mainly because I … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Dinner, Lunch, Pastry, Pies, Pizzas and Tarts | Tagged Chorizo, Goats cheese, Pastry, Quiche | Leave a comment

Individual apple, fig and salted caramel puddings with a nutty crumble topping

Posted on August 25, 2013 by charlottenjrolt

As I sit here watching the rain come down outside, I hope that the August bank holiday weekend doesn’t spell the end of what has been a glorious English Summer. I’m not ready to give up on the potential BBQ’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Desserts, Pastry, Pies, Pizzas and Tarts, Recipes | Tagged Apple, Cinnamon, Crumble, Figs, Oats, Pecans, Salted Caramel | Leave a comment

Homemade slow-roasted shredded pork with thyme, sage, Taleggio and rocket pizza

Posted on August 15, 2013 by charlottenjrolt

It always amazes me how often people have takeaways as it’s rarely something we do for a couple of reasons. Firstly, I love cooking and I end up thinking if I’m going to eat at home then I might as … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Dinner, Lunch, Pastry, Pies, Pizzas and Tarts | Tagged Dough, Herbs, Jamie Oliver, Pizza, Pork, Sage, Thyme | 2 Comments

Bacon, Pea and Mint Summer Pasty

Posted on August 11, 2013 by charlottenjrolt

I am lucky to have in-laws that live down in Cornwall which means a couple of times a year we pack the car up and trundle on down the motorway (hoping the traffic won’t be too bad) to a tiny … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Dinner, Pastry, Pies, Pizzas and Tarts | Tagged Bacon, Mascapone, Pasty, Pea, Pecorino, Puff Pastry | Leave a comment

Strawberry and Pistachio Tart

Posted on April 21, 2013 by charlottenjrolt

With a summery freshness in the air, the heavy desserts of winter are on the way out and bright fruity desserts can come back on the menu. It’s that time of year when you pick up a punnet of strawberries … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Desserts, Pastry, Pies, Pizzas and Tarts, Recipes | Tagged Caramel, Pistachio, Strawberry, Tart | 3 Comments