Weekend Bake
- What could be more indulgent than sweet caramel layered over buttery shortbread and topped with smooth milk chocolate? Our Millionaire’s Shortbread is the ultimate treat. While we’ve used milk chocolate, dark chocolate makes an equally delicious alternative—or add a drizzle of white chocolate to finish these decadent treats!
- Who can resist sweet vanilla custard nestled in a crisp, cinnamon pastry? These irresistible little tarts are sure to delight—and they won’t last long! Originating in Portugal, Pastéis de Nata (or custard tarts) have a history dating back to the 18th century, when Catholic monks in Lisbon created them using leftover egg yolks after egg whites were used for starching clothes. For the best results, use all-butter puff pastry. Perfect for pairing with your morning coffee, serving as part of an afternoon tea or as a dessert.
- The gentle radiant heat of the AGA ovens produce wonderful bakes and this teatime classic is no exception. The sweetness of the cake is complimented by the sharp, citrus drizzle topping. Essential for any afternoon tea.
- Introducing your new favorite weekend morning treat! This classic blueberry muffin recipe features a sweet cinnamon streusel topping, which fills your kitchen with an incredible aroma to match the delicious taste. Special thanks to our friends at Viking for this All-American treat.
- A delightful blend of spices complements the oats and raisins in these irresistible cookies, making them perfect for an elevensies treat. For an extra sweet indulgence, substitute chocolate chips for the raisins. Special thanks to our friends at Viking for this wonderful recipe.
- The AGA cooker is renowned for its traybakes—large, shallow cakes perfect for slicing into multiple portions. This version offers a twist on the classic lemon drizzle, combining orange and lemon to flavour both the cake and the crunchy drizzle topping.
- Panforte is a traditional Italian Christmas treat. It is a dense, soft, chewy cake, full of dried fruit, nuts and spices. Great with a cup of espresso, a small slice is all that is needed! Many thanks to AGA Specialist Dawn Roads for this wonderful recipe as part of our Christmas around the world series.
- Sweet, crunchy and delicious with either cream or warm custard. With special thanks to Naomi Hansell for the recipe.
- Definitely a ‘comfort food’ pudding, delicious served with custard. With thanks to Naomi Hansell for this nostalgic recipe.
- Try this simple vanilla fudge recipe. It is delicious mixed with ice cream, crumbled on top of a cake, or enjoyed as a treat on its own. A thermometer is essential for making fudge, so make sure to have one on hand.
- Although upside-down cakes were documented in the late 1800s, the origins of this classic cake go back to America, around the 1920s, when canned pineapple gained popularity. This version adds desiccated coconut for extra texture and the zest of a lime to complement the pineapple. With thanks to AGA specialist Dawn Roades for the recipe.
- A delicious loaf cake made with honey instead of sugar. The flavour varies dependent upon the type of runny honey you use, dark honey gives a deeper flavour. When the cake comes out of the oven it is treated to a honey syrup! With thanks to Dawn Roads for the delicious recipe.
- These Swedish Lenten buns, filled with marzipan custard and topped with whipped cream, make a gorgeous alternative to hot cross buns. The cardamom dough is brioche-like and a real pleasure to work with too. If you fancy, add a splash of rum or brandy to the cream – not traditional but very delicious!
- This delicious and seasonal pie is quick to make and wrapped in a delicious homemade pastry.
- These cookies have a satisfying malty flavour from the rye flour and stay deliciously chewy in the middle with seriously crispy edges. If you don’t want to use mini eggs, you could substitute chopped white or milk chocolate instead.
- Rich and gooey, just add some vanilla ice cream or softly whipped cream to serve. Many thanks to AGA Demonstrator Naomi Hansell for sharing this gorgeous recipe with us.
- Easy tear ‘n’ share bread baked with melting camembert cheese in the centre for dipping. With thanks to Naomi Hansell for sharing this recipe with us.
- Tart rhubarb works brilliantly with the sweet white chocolate in these delicious and simple muffins.
- Freshly baked bread makes the kitchen smell delicious and is so easy to bake in the Rayburn Ranger®
- Easy to bake classic brownies cook perfectly in the AGA. Fun to make them into brownie pops by dipping in melted chocolate and decorating with nuts, dried fruit or sprinkles. Many thanks to AGA Demonstrator Naomi Hansell for this lovely recipe.
- A classic dessert tart with a shortcrust pastry base, jam layer and moist almond filling. Simple and quick to bake in the AGA without blind baking the pastry first. Serve warm or cold as a dessert with softly whipped cream or ice cream or just on its own with a cup of tea. Many thanks to Naomi Hansell for the recipe.
- Mac 'n' cheese is the perfect traditional dish for any occasion - whether it's a midweek meal, a side dish or a weekend bake, this creamy pasta dish hits the spot.
- To celebrate the Jewish Passover, Anne Shooter shares her traditional Passover baking skills. Try this very addictive Bounty Bar lookalike recipe adapted for baking in the AGA. Perfect for easy family baking. Many thanks to Anne for sharing the recipe.
- To celebrate the Jewish Passover, Anne Shooter shares her traditional Passover baking skills – using just egg whites, ground almonds, cinnamon and sugar. These little icing sugar-dusted confections are the perfect sweet and warm dessert for family entertaining, and will be so familiar to anyone observing the Jewish Passover. Many thanks to Anne for sharing the recipe.
- If you're looking for a quick and easy Easter dessert, we've got you covered. This chocolate orange tiffin is the perfect rich and indulging treat for your family or to give as a lovely Easter gift. It's also brilliant for adding in any leftover chocolate or biscuits and will go well with an afternoon cup of tea.
- Enriched with delicious flavours, our slow roast lamb is the perfect informal summer entertaining dish. One of the best things about cooking slow roast shoulder of lamb, is that it can be prepared in advance and left to cook in the simmering oven using our Anodised Deep AGA Roasting Tin, whilst still enjoying family time. No constant checking and it does not matter if it cooks for an hour or so longer then stated.
- This delectable chocolate cookie, baked in the AGA Cast Aluminium Sauté Pan on the simmering plate, results in a gooey texture that is simply irresistible. Served warm with a scoop of ice cream, the dessert is truly an indulgent treat. And if there happens to be any leftovers, the cookie can be enjoyed cold as well. Many thanks to AGA Specialist Dawn Roads for this fabulous recipe.