Move over Pumpkin Spice Latte! The world’s second-largest coffee chain, UK-based Costa, has introduced their “bonfire” range of drinks — latte, hot chocolate and cold brew — to celebrate autumn. Will they be perfect with the chain’s much-ballyhooed Biscoff Muffin? Stefin vows to find out … before October 31! (And stay tuned to see if this seasonal delight leads to a Preheated original recipe!)

Review: Cornish Chunkies from Jus-Rol Pastry

Both hosts loved using leftovers in the filling for this cute spin on a classic Cornish Pasty. Andrea loved using some of her bountiful parsley harvest, but didn’t care for the spicy brown sauce (a.k.a.. HP Sauce) — nor it’s imported price tag! She was also mystified by the very English direction to “use a saucer” to cut out her pastry. (Note: You use it as a template, not as a cutting device.) She thought the finished pies were cute, but were not a huge hit, flavor-wise, in her house. That said, one of her guests turned the extra pies into a breakfast delight, so there was a happy ending after all.

Stefin’s family like things wrapped in pie crust, so this dish went down a little easier in London. She had best success weighing her pie crust, then dividing equally and rolling each to an eight-inch circle. (Not a saucer in sight!) She also thought the filling was a little dry, so would recommend adding extra HP (or BBQ sauce, or ketchup, or even gravy) to the filling next time. She’s sold on the Jus-Rol pastry, though, after having her second success with this purchased product.

This Week’s Bake Along: Cheddar & Hazenut Shortbread from BBC Good Food

This week’s bake along is the Cheddar & Hazelnut Shortbread from BBC Good Food. Cheese, butter and nuts in a biscuit? Yes please! The Preheated hosts have had good luck with shortbread (see the London Fog Shortbread from Episode 61 for the recipe that started Andrea on a bit of a shortbread odyssey.) This recipe has very few ingredients, so do use the highest-quality butter and cheese you can get your hands on, and make sure to check that your hazelnuts are fresh (especially if they’ve been in your pantry a while). Bake along and let us know how these savoury bites turn out for you!

Baking for Better Health

Finally, Stefin and Andrea chat about the best bakes to take to your friends and family who are new parents, recovering from surgery or going through other rigorous and exhausting health treatments.

Previously on Preheated …

Two Years Ago: Episode 49: Teatime at Home with Caterer Mimi Randall

One Year Ago: Episode 97: A New Twist with a Pumpkin Soft Pretzel

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