Episode 7, GBBO 2017, Signature Bake

Cannoli

Yes, you can make cannoli without a pasta machine! These cannoli shells (with three different fillings!) came out perfectly thin, crisp and authentically bubbly. Try them with one or all three fillings: limoncello, tiramisu, and chocolate-orange.

Episode 4, GBBO 2017, Signature Bake

Millionaire’s Shortbread

This indulgent treat comprises three layers — buttery shortbread, chewy caramel and a thin topping of crisp chocolate. My version features a simple, two-step, pistachio-orange shortbread and an easy caramel method that doesn't require watching sugar melt, and possibly crystalizing. These decadent bars live up to their name — they taste like a million bucks!

Episode 3, GBBO 2017, Signature Bake

Teacakes

In most of England, teacakes are round yeasted buns filled with dried fruit. Something like a cross between a bagel and a hot cross bun, they're usually served sliced in half and toasted. My orange-scented teacakes are studded with dried cranberries and warmed with cardamom and cinnamon.

Episode 2, GBBO 2017, Signature Bake

Sandwich Cookies

What better filling for a cookie than cookie butter? The speculaas cookie butter lends the warmth of its spices to the mellow, buttery-rich pecan shortbread. So get double the cookie, double the fun with my pecan shortbread cookies with cookie butter filling!

Episode 1, GBBO 2017, Signature Bake

A Fruity Cake

Peach melba cake plays on the simple flavors of the classic dessert, with the enhancement of warm spices to add a taste of autumn. It has the consistency of a buttery pound cake studded with peaches and raspberries to give a burst of flavor in every bite.

Episode 10, GBBO 2016, Signature Bake

Filled Meringue Crown

Pavlovas aren't just for summer anymore. This triple-layer meringue crown lets autumn fruits and holiday flavors shine, with layers of cinnamon-spiced apples, gingery cranberry sauce, spiced pecans and pomegranate, all enveloped in a maple-scented crème fraiche whipped cream. It would be the crowning glory of any holiday table!

Episode 9, GBBO 2016, Signature Bake

Savory Palmiers

One batch of puff pastry, two flavors of savory palmiers! Bacon and balsamic-onion jam palmiers satisfy that salty-sweet craving, while parmesan and chili crisp palmiers give you a buttery crunch that packs a zesty punch.

Episode 4, GBBO 2016, Signature Bake

Filled Yorkshire Puddings

These Yorkshire puddings are filled with a traditional shepherd's pie filling made with a mixture of lamb and beef and a good dose of Guinness stout, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and a sprinkling of cheese.

Episode 3, GBBO 2016, Signature Bake

Chocolate Bread

After a 1994 Seinfeld episode catapulted babka to stardom, modern bakers began to put their own twist on this traditional twisted loaf. Here's my take — a decadent chocolate, orange and cardamom braid that will satisfy your biggest chocolate craving.

Episode 2, GBBO 2016, Signature Bake

Iced Biscuits

What could be better than homemade, Biscoff-style cookies? The same cookies decorated for Valentine's Day! The warm spices of these speculoos cookies are enhanced with a light coating of tangy, lemon-flavored icing and decorated with tiny red hearts. What better way to say I love you?