Sweet Treats Mini Peach Tartlets July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 Easy Mini Dessert: Sweet pastry appetisers are sure-fire way to end your party with a bang! For the longest time, I completely overlooked desserts when it came to entertaining with bite-sized food. Not intentionally, I’ve just never been overly drawn to sweets…give me cheese over chocolate any day. My platters leaned heavily toward savoury, packed canapés layered in bold flavours, creamy elements, smoky hits, crisp textures- nothing sweet in sight. But then I started noticing that even when guests were completely satisfied- they’d be searching, searching for that sweet finishing note. That subtle craving for “just a bite” of something sweet…. Continue Reading
Vegetarian Leek & Gruyère Tartlets June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Comfort Pastry Appetiser: There’s something quietly delish about a tartlet when looking to include a comfort pastry appetiser to your party spread. Especially one that leans into buttery pastry, creamy, oniony leeks, and the unmistakable nuttiness of Gruyère cheese. These Leek & Gruyère Tartlets are deceptively simple to make, but deliver big on flavour- making them perfect for parties, picnics, or even a relaxed weekend lunch. When you have rich ingredients like pastry, butter and mascarpone, adding a cheese with a little sharpness can balance things out nicely & help cut through that richness. A Classic Combination, Miniaturised Leek and Gruyère is… Continue Reading