Fiona's kitchen skills - How to make shortcrust pastry

Fiona Staunton • June 27, 2019

Part of my Kitchen skills series - Shortcrust pastry in minutes!

In this video, I will show you how to make a simple shortcrust pastry which you can use in a number of recipes. I would use this base for a quiche or a lemon tart, for example. You can check my recipe for Tart Au Citron on my website www.fionasfoodforlife.ie/recipes.

By Fiona Staunton May 18, 2026
High-protein edamame salad — fresh, nutritious and perfect for summer 🌿
By Fiona Staunton May 11, 2026
This dessert is tasty, easy to make and good for your gut health!
By Fiona Staunton May 11, 2026
A CNN Academy short film shares the personal story behind Fiona’s 6-week menopause cooking course and how food can support women from peri to post-menopause.
By Fiona Staunton March 28, 2026
A delicious homemade Easter treat with a more nourishing twist. These no-bake chocolate eggs are packed with dates, seeds, nut butter and dark chocolate, and are perfect for keeping in the fridge over the Easter break.
By Fiona Staunton February 23, 2026
Chocolate seed bars
By Fiona Staunton February 1, 2026
Delicious and nutritious chocolate seed bars that will feature in my 6-week menopause cooking programme
By Fiona Staunton December 9, 2025
Tail-Wagging Treats for Your Pup
By Fiona Staunton December 9, 2025
A gingerbread recipe that can be used to make all kinds of edible creations!
By Fiona Staunton December 9, 2025
A delicious festive dessert that is easy to make
By Fiona Staunton November 4, 2025
I’ve been having this every morning for a month—full till lunchtime and my fibre intake is way up.