Nanaimo Bars
With a crispy, crunchy base layer loaded with chocolate, coconut, digestive biscuits and roast almonds, a rich yet light, creamy middle layer flavoured with custard and vanilla, these bars are then finished with a thick layer of…
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Cinnamon, Apple and Almond Cupcakes
The sun is shining brightly but Autumn is definitely on its way. There is a cooler edge to the light wind that blows around our garden and the leaves are falling generously on the lawn. I love…
Amaretti Biscuits
With a slightly crisp outer layer, soft and chewy on the inside, bursting with almonds and Amaretto liqueur and hints of vanilla, these Amaretti Biscuits are delectable. Even ‘he who doesn’t like sweet things’ absolutely adores these…
Coffee and Chocolate Chunk Pecan Nut Loaf Cake
Loaded with roast pecan nuts and chunks of chocolate, this traditional loaf cake is bursting with the flavours of coffee and roast pecan nuts. The contrasting textures from crispy pecan nuts, creamy chocolate and a light and…
Carrot Cake with Coconut and Pecans and a Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
This is definitely one of my favourite cakes ever! Moist and bursting with flavours from spices, carrots, pecan nuts, coconut and vanilla, this foolproof cake can be eaten as is or enhanced with a deliciously, smooth and…
Ginger Biscuits
Extremely quick to make, loaded with ginger, a little crispy on the outside and with a chewy centre, these delicious biscuits are best served with a steaming, hot cup of tea. The original recipe came from a…
Chocolate Coconut Crunch
We love, love, love this recipe. I have been making these utterly delectable Coconut Chocolate Crunch bars for a few years now; as soon as I made them, they became a firm family favourite. The recipe is…
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Red Leicester and Feta Cheese Muffins with Semi-dried Tomatoes and Olives
Light as a feather but bursting with the flavours of sweet and slightly nutty Red Leicester cheese, salty, creamy feta cheese, the intense and deep flavours of semi-dried tomatoes, sweet basil and Kalamata olives, these vegetarian muffins…
Hazelnut and White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside with the added textures of caramelized white chocolate and crunchy hazelnuts. White chocolate is Charlotte’s favourite for cookies and she adores hazelnuts – hence these babies! I use…
Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies
Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside – exactly the way cookies are meant to be. These are loaded with Cadbury’s milk chocolate – Emma’s favourite for cookies, and l have studded a few extra…