Winter Apple & Rhubarb Granola Crumble

A cosy winter favourite, made with the season’s best produce and delicious Whisk & Pin granola.

Ingredients

• 3 apples, peeled and sliced
• 2 cups rhubarb, chopped into 2–3 cm pieces
• 2–3 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp cornflour/cornstarch (helps thicken juices)

Topping

• 2 cups Whisk & Pin granola (gluten-free if needed)
• 40–50 g melted butter
• Optional: 2 tbsp almond meal for extra crunch

Method

1. Heat oven to 180°C.
2. Mix apples, rhubarb, sugar, cinnamon and cornflour in a baking dish.
3. Toss granola with melted butter and sprinkle over the fruit.
4. Bake 35–40 minutes, until bubbling and golden.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, custard, or Greek yogurt.

Spicy Arrabbiata Pasta

A simple yet delicious pasta recipe using Lucia’s Arrabbiata Sauce — perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 jar Lucia Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce
• 350g penne pasta (Also delicious with spaghetti)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• Your choice of
  • baby spinach
  • olives
  • grilled chicken or prawns
  • chilli flakes for extra heat
• Fresh basil or parsley
• Parmesan or pecorino cheese

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente.
2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant.
4. Pour in the Lucia Arrabbiata Sauce and simmer for 5–7 minutes.
5. Add spinach or protein if using.
6. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain pasta.
7. Toss pasta through the sauce, adding a splash of pasta water to help coat everything evenly.
8. Top with basil and grated cheese.

Arrabbiata sauce traditionally combines tomatoes, garlic, chilli, parsley, and olive oil for a spicy Roman-style pasta sauce.

Easy Add-Ons

• Crispy pancetta or bacon
• Burrata on top
• Roasted vegetables
• Garlic bread on the side

For a creamier version, stir through 2 tbsp cream or mascarpone before serving.

Decadent Coffee and Walnut Cake

A beautiful, homemade cake that feels like a proper celebration—rich coffee flavour, soft sponge, and a the perfect crunch from walnuts. Ideal for adding a special touch to any moment—or turning an ordinary day into something of a celebration.

Ingredients (Add them to your next week’s shopping list)

Base Cake:

• 225g of unsalted butter, softened
• 225g of caster sugar
• 4 eggs, large and beaten
• 4 to 6 tablespoons of strong, freshly brewed coffee (or 1 tbsp of instant coffee, mixed with 1 tbsp of boiling water)
• 225g of self-raising flour (try our organic unbleached variety)
• 75g of chopped walnuts

Coffee Buttercream:

• 175g of butter, softened
• 300g of icing sugar
• 1 to 3 tbs very strong freshly brewed coffee (or 3 tbsp of instant coffee, mixed with 1 tbsp of boiling water)
• 50g of walnuts
• 12 walnut halves

Instructions (the magic is in the detail)

1. Start with care
Preheat the oven to 180°C (gas mark 4). Grease and line two 20cm sandwich tins—getting everything ready now makes the baking feel calm and enjoyable.

2. Create a light, fluffy base
Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Take your time here—this is what gives the cake that soft, bakery-style texture.

3. Build the mixture gently
Add the beaten eggs a little at a time, along with a tablespoon of flour to prevent curdling. Beat well between each addition until smooth.

4. Add the flavour
Fold in the remaining flour, along with the coffee and walnuts. The aroma at this stage is already a hint of what’s to come.

5. Bake to perfection
Divide the mixture between the tins and bake for 20–25 minutes, until risen and golden. Let them rest briefly before turning out onto a wire rack to cool.

6. Make the buttercream filling
While the cakes cool, beat the butter and icing sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the coffee and chopped walnuts, mix well, then chill for 15–20 minutes to firm up.

7. Assemble with love
Once the cakes are completely cool, sandwich them together with half the buttercream. Spread the rest over the top and decorate with walnut halves.

It’s the kind of cake that feels thoughtful without being overcomplicated—and that’s often exactly what makes special occasions memorable, especially for the coffee-lovers!