Sunday 25 January 2015

Chickpea, Kale and Cauliflower Curry Hand Pies Recipe





Makes 2 large hand pies
Ingredients:

2 Tbsps of Sunflower Oil
2 Level Tbsp of Mild Garam Masala Powder
1 Tbsp of Mustard Seeds
1/2 Tbsp of Cumin Seeds
2 Leeks finely chopped
1 Large Carrot finely Chopped
1 Cup Cauliflower Florets
1 Cup roughly chopped Kale or Cavolo Nero
2 Medium Potatoes Chopped into cubes
1 Can of Chickpeas
Pinch of Salt to taste
1/2 Tsp of sugar
2 Cups Soya/ Coconut Milk
1 Cup of Water
1 block of ready made puff pastry

In a pan gently fry the garam masala, mustard seeds and the cumin seeds to bring out the flavours for about 30 seconds.
Then add the leeks, carrot, cauliflower, kale and potatoes to the pan along with the chickpeas. Stir to coat in the spices. Add the soya milk and water to the pan, pop on a lid and lower the heat. Let it cook for around 25 mins until the potatoes are cooked through, stirring every now and again so not to let the curry stick to the pan and burn. If it gets too thick while cooking add a little more water. However you want the curry to be fairly thick so when it comes to putting it in the pastry it doesn't run everywhere!
Check the seasoning. Add more salt or even a little more garam masala if you want a little more curry zing!
Once cooked take off the heat and leave to cool for 15 mins otherwise the heat of the curry will melt your pastry!
Roll out your pastry into a large rectangle and cut into two. Place a good amount of the mixture into the center of each piece of pastry and fold over and use a little water to seal the pie. Crimp the edges to secure and make two slits in the top of the pastry to help let out steam while it cooks. Pop the pies on some greaseproof paper and into a pre heated oven at 200c for about 30 mins.
Make sure they are piping hot in the middle and serve!
These are great cold and also freeze really well too!


Monday 19 January 2015

Valentines 2015

Deerly Beloved Bakery Valentines Collection 2015!

All cakes and bakes can be collected from our bakery right up until Saturday the 14th of February. All postal orders will be posted on the 11/12th by first class post to guarantee that they arrive for the 14th. 


Chocolate and Rose Cake.
A rich chocolate sponge with chocolate and rose buttercream topped with pink drizzle icing and choc chips.

4.5'' Two layer Mini Cake £10 GF £11

8'' Two Layers with Vegan Buttercream £29 GF add £5

10'' Two Layers Sandwiched with Vegan Buttercream £35. GF add £5

4.5'' Serves 2. 8'' Serves 10. 10'' Serves 16.
Collection only.


Red Velvet Cake.
Classic Red Velvet cake coloured with vegan colouring, with vanilla buttercream, red drizzled icing and cherry pieces. It is said to be in honour of the deep red mud of the Mississippi river.

4.5'' Two layer Mini Cake £10 GF £11

8'' Two Layers with Vegan Buttercream £29 GF add £5

10'' Two Layers Sandwiched with Vegan Buttercream £35. GF add £5

4.5'' Serves 2. 8'' Serves 10. 10'' Serves 16.
Collection Only


 Lemon and Rose Whoopie Pies.
A rose flavoured chewy biscuit Whoopie Pie with a lemon buttercream center, with a handpainted rose on top.
Box of 6 £12
Collect from our bakery or can be posted to a UK address for £5 p&p signed for 1st class


Red Velvet Whoopie Pies.
A Chocolate Whoopie Pie chewy biscuit with a deep red buttercream center. Stamped with the Deerly Beloved bird.
Box of 6 £12
Collect from our bakery or can be posted to a UK address for £5 p&p signed for 1st class


 Our Apple Rose Tarts are one of our most popular wedding treats and even graced the tables at our DBB wedding!
A pastry cup holds a rich homemade Lemon Curd. We then poach apple slices in vegan colouring and arrange them into a rose.
Box of 6 £12
Collection only

Rose and Pistachio Cupcakes!
A light pistachio sponge topped with rose buttercream more pistachios and a rose drizzle icing.
Box of 6 £12
collection only

 Our Peanut Flutter Bars are one of our best sellers at our pop up events. With a layer of shortbread, a layer of crunchy and smooth peanut topped with chocolate, these make for a wicked but satisfying treat!
Box of 6 £12
Collect from our bakery or can be posted to a UK address for £5 p&p signed for 1st class


 Our Peppermint Patty Slice is another of our most popular bakes! A rich chocolate cake base with peppermint icing topped with a layer of rich chocolate!
Box of 6 £12
Collect from our bakery or can be posted to a UK address for £5 p&p signed for 1st class



Our most popular treat! Our Double Chocolate Brownie! Rich and gooey, these brownies satisfy the biggest chocoholics!
Box of 6 £12
Collect from our bakery or can be posted to a UK address for £5 p&p signed for 1st class



Peanut Butter Blondies! Our new favourite here at the bakery! A rich gooey blondie filled with peanut butter and choc chips!

Box of 6 £12
Collect from our bakery or can be posted to a UK address for £5 p&p signed for 1st class



Tuesday 6 January 2015

New Deerly Beloved Bakery Website!



We have a brand new website which will make ordering all your favourite Deerly Beloved cakes and bakes so much simpler!
We will of course still be running this news and recipe blog and it can now be accessed through the new website too!

Go check it out www.deerlybelovedbakery.com