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Custard powder. These are two words not typically on the tip of the average American foodie's tongue. That's understandable, because, unless an American cook has some form of culinary ties to the United Kingdom or Australia (via cookbooks, travel or personal friendship), it's not an ingredient that has made its way into our food lover's vocabulary. Given its popularity "across the pond", I find that hard to understand, because, for me it's a "nifty", time-saving pantry staple. I learned…

Custard powder. These are two words not typically on the tip of the average American foodie's tongue. That's understandable, because, unless an American cook has some form of culinary ties to the United Kingdom or Australia (via cookbooks, travel or personal friendship), it's not an ingredient that has made its way into our food lover's vocabulary. Given its popularity "across the pond", I find that hard to understand, because, for me it's a "nifty", time-saving pantry staple. I learned…

What was the first thing you ever did in the kitchen? I’d like to say my first tentative steps into cooking were scrambling eggs or stirring a risotto, but it was far less auspicious. The pre…

Looking for a dessert idea for your next house party? Give this easy Custard Tart recipe a try!This custard tart recipe is for all those who like to experiment with sweet treats. Never made tarts before? Not a problem, as this super easy custard tart recipe with step by step instructions will help you. Ready to serve in 40 minutes, this custard tart recipe will become your go-to for serving as desserts at your next house party. Anyone can make the perfect custard tarts with this recipe. You…

Where has this delectable dessert been hiding? The Nanaimo Bar reicpe is a Canadian treat and a perfect addition to the list of Christmas Cookie Bars.

Homemade Custard Creams are so much better than the store-bought variety. These classic British biscuits literally melt in your mouth.

Q: Hello! I’m hoping to get some advice on what to do with Bird’s Custard Powder. I purchased some a while ago to make Nanaimo bars and am not sure how to use the rest of it.Can I make just the regular custard recipe and eat it? Fill cannoli with it? Anything? A person can only eat so many Nanaimo bars…Sent by KatieEditor: Katie, yes, you can just mix it up and eat it like regular instant pudding, if you are so inclined. But maybe our readers have other recipe suggestions?

I never really appreciated custard powder until I moved to Switzerland. If you are, like me, over a certain age, you'll all remember that tin of Bird's custard powder from your childhood. It was usually right at the back of the cupboard, next to the tin of black treacle and those packets of Rowntree jelly.…