Mince Pies with Home Made Gin Butter
It really isn’t Christmas without Mince Pies, fresh out of the oven they are astounding!
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"I want to let you into a secret. I'm making myself more accessible. Yes I'm known as the chef with tricks, with a scientific approach to food and ingredients but I'm not like that all the time. When I'm at home or entertaining close friends and family, it's the simple, comforting style of food that I return to again and again" - DP x
Chewy Salted Caramels
These caramels are perfect for a small after dessert treat with coffee or even gifted to someone special (this Christmastime). They can be wrapped in cellophane or dipped in tempered chocolate for ...
Chocolate & Banana Toastie with Peanut Butter Caramel
Definitely not an everyday kind of treat, but for a one off luxurious, indulgent treat, this sandwich cannot be beaten.
Soft Set Spiced Pineapple Ham Jam
Homemade Christmas presents are the best and most thoughtful of all gifts, and this little jar of sunshine will be well received by anyone whom you choose to gift it. It is easy to make and has a d...
Cannelé
I absolutely adore these small delicacies.
Spiced Pumpkin Burnt Basque Cheesecake
The foulest stench's in the airThe funk of forty thousand yearsAnd grizzly ghouls from every tomb (I'm gonna thrill you tonight)Are closing in to seal your doom (oh, yeah)And though you fight to s...
Gin & Tonic Tarts
We are celebrating Gin & Tonic Day! These fizzy tarts are based on your favourite cocktail.
Orange & Almond Milk Choc Tops
No ice cream machine? No worries!
Pickles
This ancient art is an absolute must, and any good cook needs a couple of pickle recipes in their repertoire…but best of all, they are so simple to do.
Coffee Cookie Cups
These delicious coffee infused cookie cups will really get you buzzing. This is essentially a cookie dough but cooked in oven proof dishes for that restaurant dessert experience.
Queen Elizabeth's Bakewell Tart
This week’s recipe is in honour of Queen Elizabeth II who was laid to rest and was an inspiration and example to all.
Salted Caramel Lamingtons
Not your average Lamington and sure to become a favourite in your home, like it is in mine. This recipe promises to deliver a deliciously moist salted caramel sponge. Dipped in a luxurious coating ...
Negroni Mandarins
The last of the citrus is still around and I thought I would capture some of that goodness for enjoyment later on in the year.
These simple but delicious Negroni soaked mandarins are perfect to p...
Crumpets
Being originally from the UK I have a soft spot for crumpets. They are sensational toasted with lashings of cool butter which, as it melts starts to drip through the pillowy holes in each crumpet.
No Bake Cheesecake with Liquid Raspberry Centre
Impress your dinner guests with the schmancy restaurant style dessert - easy to make and yes...you can make ahead and assemble on the day.
Salted Caramel
Our most popular flavour at B&P, we have had salted caramel in many forms on our menu since we first opened the doors.
Feta, Lemon & Healthy Greens Borek
If you have ever wondered about making your own filo pastry, then this is a great place to start. It will give you an idea of how to get super thin pastry, and while it is not technically filo it w...
Focaccia
Our kitchen is always filled with an intoxicating mix of aromas but the smell of freshly baked bread triggers an undeniable feeling of well being and certainty.
Blood Orange, Negroni & Dark Chocolate Cake
Love that bitter Negroni flavour? Then this is for you... pretty easy to make and stunning as a centrepiece. This delicious upside-down cake will help you get through Winter a little easier this year.
Orange & Honey Madeleines Coated In Dark Chocolate
They’re so easy to make and you can get ahead with preparation right up until baking stage.
Pear Tarte Tatin
Ooh la la, a French dessert classic. I love to make this around Bastille Day on 14th July which is right in the middle of winter here in Oz so it’s a great excuse to get baking and caramelising tho...
Chocolate Centre Vanilla Souffle with Coffee Sauce
Now we're getting a bit technical! These souffles have a little bit of prep work but are oh so worth the effort.
Sacher Torte
The Sacher Torte remains a classic and we love reinventing and celebrating the classics here at B&P.
Chocolate Milk - Hot & Cold Formula
This recipe shows you how to set out a formulation for a versatile and easy delicious drink that can be served hot or cold.
Apple, Rhubarb & Raspberry Salted Oat & Ginger Crumble with Vanilla Sauce
This dessert is so simple to make and the smells it produces while bubbling away in the oven are incredible, it irresistible with a big drop of cool vanilla sauce.
Popcorn & Honeycomb Rubble / Mangle
A ‘perfect blend’ of delicious honeycomb and popcorn all Mangled together in milk chocolate, the perfect snack to enjoy while we watch the final episodes of ‘Neighbours’. Why Neighbours? CLICK HE...
Jam Swiss Roll
serves 8
Ingredients
6 Eggs, room temperature
200 g Caster sugar, plus extra for dusting
1 Vanilla pod, seeds scraped (½ for sponge/½ for c...
Scones with Jam & Cream
What could be better than watching the Jubilee celebrations this weekend than with a plate of scones and a pot of tea? Bliss especially where there's jam and cream involved.
Victoria Sponge
A baking classic and delicious teatime treat, this is traditionally made without the cream inside but what’s a cake without cream!?
Lemon Delicious Pudding
Tangy, warming, sweet and delicious - this pudding uses zesty lemons - what's not to love?
Dark Chocolate & Orange Set Creams With Muscovado Sticks
Simple and easy this delicious dessert is perfect for when you are entertaining. You can get this dessert ready ahead of time leaving you plenty of time to host.
Hazelnut, Chocolate & Strawberry Cake
We have something a little bit different for our latest 'Recipe of the Week, this delicious and elegant cake is on our menu for Mother's Day.
Coffee & Cacao Maple Baked Granola Clusters
This awesome granola is packed with goodness and guaranteed to get your day off to the best possible start.
Choc Mint Frozen Slice
Minty, chocolatey and cooling, this delicious dessert is perfect for all seasons. It does have a few recipes/components so plan ahead but it is worth the time investment.
Baked Custard Tart w Nutmeg
A classic from Darren's British roots, this tart is simple in terms of ingredients; but can be tricky to bake.
We suggest cooking this low in your oven until the custard is just set. You might need...
Filo Wrapped Fried Egg with Dukkah & Harissa
We are thrilled to be using true 'open range, regenerative' eggs. To celebrate us using only the freshest and most ethical ingredients, this weeks' Recipe of the Week is something a little differen...
Lemon Drop Biscuits
Developed by Darren Purchese for our always fun 'Cookie Week' these Lemon Drop Biscuits were so popular that we know they WILL return for this years cookie week. Dates for this year have been confi...
Pumpkin Seed Cake With Lemon & Olive Oil
Such a simple yet delicious recipe, the olive oil substitute for butter provides an amazing texture and flavour and the lemon lifts this entire experience. The candied pumpkin seeds are something t...
Chocolate Chip & Macadamia Cookies
A freshly baked chocolate chip cookie is one of life's great pleasures. Super simple and absolutely delicious these will be a winner in your household.
Mango & Passionfruit Pavlova
One of THE most iconic desserts of all time, especially during the summer. There is nothing better than a Pav with cream and fruit!
Here’s a domestic recipe version of our popular Pavlova, give it ...
Carrot Cake
We love a classic at B&P and we love reinventing them as well. This super easy and delicious classic style carrot cake is definitely worth making...
Rooftop Bees Honeycomb
At B&P we have our own beehives and have been keeping bees now for 11 years.
Our hives are managed by Vanessa and Matt at Rooftop Honey https://www.rooftophoney.com.au/ who harvest the liquid g...
Chocolate Custard Filling (Classic Chocolate Eclair)
Learn how to make this delicious, decadent and silky smooth chocolate custard that has so many uses but really shines as the filling in Darren's Classic Chocolate Eclair.
Darren's Custard Creams
Custard Creams are a popular biscuit in the UK and nostalgic reminder of home. Buttery and rich, this recipe is simple and totally delicious.
Darren's Hot Cross Buns
These are a real favourite of mine, and thankfully they're only around once a year because any more would be dangerous! I have mine untoasted, straight from the oven, with loads of butter.
Raspberry, Lychee & Rose Choux Buns
Elegant and feminine these make a beautiful late morning or afternoon treat with a cup of tea. I love serving these to my friends as they always get a ‘Wow’ reaction from the taste and their attrac...
Lamington Pain Perdu
Lamingtons have become a big part of my life - admittedly too big. However, these simply constructed, but difficult - to master, classics are something to celebrate which is why we have Lamington W...
Cath's Fattoush - The Ultimate Summer Salad
This simple, gutsy salad, using the humblest of ingredients, is perfect for summer. Fattoush deserves nothing less than the ripest full flavor tomatoes, wonderful fresh herbs and is the greatest w...
Peach Melba
One of my first serious jobs as a pastry chef was my time at the legendary Savoy Hotel in London in the late 90's.
I attended an open day there before I started and a chef demonstrated how to make ...
Christmas Pudding French Toast
'Oh I wish it could be Christmas ev'ry daaaaay,' sang Wizzard. Well it can be, certainly on Boxing day, at least.
Santa's Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is THE best chocolate chip cookie you’ll ever have. Period.
Leave these bad boys out on Chrissy Eve for the man in red and he’ll know you’ve been good.
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