The Gingerbread Cottage

Kerstin Rodgers · Ms Marmite Lover's Secret Tea Party

For the optional accompaniment, simply combine all the ingredients to make the sweetened Calvados-infused crème fraîche. To create a woodland look, I used leaf and flower cutters to make the pattern on top of this apple pie. Then I rolled small pieces of pastry to make the 'stems'. I've added Calvados here as it is an apple brandy, but it is optional. Using a mix of cooking and eating apples gives acidity, sweetness and a good texture.

Ms Marmite Lover · Ms Marmite Lover's Secret Tea Party

This classic Christmas mulled wine recipe from Ms Marmite Lover is spiced up with with cloves, sugar, cinnamon and kumquats. No Christmas is complete without it.

Ms Marmite Lover · Ms Marmite Lover's Secret Tea Party

This recipe makes light, fluffy sponge Raspberry and White Chocolate Madeleines bites spiked with sharp raspberry.

Ms Marmite Lover · Ms Marmite Lover's Secret Tea Party

Rather like a savoury muffin, these cheesy tea room muffins are a lovely alternative for lunch or as a snack.

Ms Marmite Lover · Ms Marmite Lover's Secret Tea Party

These cheeky biscuits are a fun alternative to nice biscuits and can be flavoured with almond, lemon or vanilla.

Ms Marmite Lover · Ms Marmite Lover's Secret Tea Party

An extra special easy recipe for homemade fortune cookies, featuring a hint of orange blossom water and sesame.