I can’t resist macarons. They’re so tasty and they’re really fun to make! These mix two of my favourite flavours – chocolate and stem ginger. They’re very moreish. My all time favourite are hazelnut praline macarons – a recipe I got from my friend Clare of the Little Bear Cakery. She taught me everything I know about macarons, and I … [Read more…]
Hellooooo, sexy. I don’t think you can beat a fresh cinnamon roll – they’re so ridiculously scrumptious. They’re made using an enriched dough but it’s pretty simple. Best of all, you can cheat and use a dough hook, so there’s no faff with getting dough all over your kitchen! These are fun to make with … [Read more…]
No explanation needed, really! These are delicious and easy to make. Enjoy! You will need: 220g dark chocolate, roughly chopped 1 packet of Oreos, roughly chopped 180g unsalted butter, chopped 350g caster sugar 150g plain flour 3 large eggs What to do: Preheat your oven to 170°C. Grease a 9″ x 13″ pyrex dish or brownie … [Read more…]
These are all kinds of delicious! I used to make these with my mum when I was small and they’re just as fun and tasty now as they were 20 years ago! They’re perfect for making cheap treats in bulk, so they’re ideal for lunch boxes and party food. The brown butter gives them a … [Read more…]
These are pretty easy and very tasty. It’s a recipe I adapted from one of the Hummingbird Bakery books – their recipe is brilliant but I find it can be a tiny bit dry. I’ve tried a few variations and I think this version is a little bit more moist and light. I piped the … [Read more…]
I’m going through a real macaron phase at the moment! I just can’t stop making them. I have such a moment of joy every time I pull them out of the oven and can see they’ve actually worked. My all time favourite are hazelnut praline macarons – a recipe I got from my friend Clare … [Read more…]
Pavlova is one of my fail-proof summer desserts. It’s perfect with all the lovely seasonal berries and it’s nice and light, making it ideal for long summer evenings and barbecues. I used a mix of mascarpone and Greek yoghurt to make my topping and the results were fab – really creamy but without that occasional claggy … [Read more…]
This is one of my mum’s recipes – a real family classic! It’s perfect for the barbecue, as the honey caramelises and really complements the soy. It takes a couple of minutes to make and is best done the day before so the chicken can marinade overnight. For four chicken breasts or six thighs, you … [Read more…]
Let me start by saying these might be the easiest things in the world to make. They take about 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins in the oven – leaving you the rest of the hour to put your feet up and scoff them. I made them for my boyfriend and his two … [Read more…]
Everyone loves a good fruit cake – they last ages and they’re brilliant to have on standby in the cupboard. This one is lovely and moist – and best of all, it’s easy peasy to make! You can make it in a loaf tin, or if you fancy cutting it into small squares, you can … [Read more…]
Alright, alright, I know it’s another flapjack recipe so soon after I posted my cherry flapjacks, but I couldn’t help it. These are the most amazing flapjacks and I NEED to share the recipe with you. Cranberry and white chocolate have long been bedfellows – everyone loves the tang of cranberries mixed with the mellow … [Read more…]
Pavlova the perfect summer pudding – it’s not too heavy but it’s just rich enough to make a delightfully indulgent dessert. It’s best with British strawberries freshly whipped cream (none of your canned nonsense). Egg whites whip best at room temperature, so if you’re going to use a carton of egg whites, take them out of … [Read more…]