Victoria Sponge Cake with Fresh Cream and Strawberry Jam
Light and fluffy buttery sponge cake sandwiched with lashings of whipped fresh cream and strawberry jam. A classic English tea time treat served with a hot cup of tea. Think picnics in green meadows, long lazy cricket…
Classic Sponge Cake/Pudding – Core Recipe
Light, fluffy, versatile, and made in one bowl, this recipe can be used to make a range of different sponge cakes, fairy cakes and cupcakes as well as puddings. You can steam this batter with jam or…
Savoury Muffins/Loaf – Core Recipe
These light and fluffy muffins are the savoury version of my Sweet Muffins – Core Recipe – one bowl, quick, highly versatile and adaptable to your personal preferences, seasonal ingredients and store cupboard staples. You can whip…
Wild Garlic, Tomato and Cheddar Muffins
Soft, light, cheesy savoury muffins loaded with frh wild garlic, basil and tomatoes. Perfect for a picnic, ideal for breakfast, delicious as a snack or serve warm with a salad for lunch. Versatile, quick to make, satisfying…
Anzac Biscuits
Heralding from Australia and New Zealand, Anzac Biscuits are delicious crispy, yet chewy cookies, loaded with oats, coconut and golden syrup. Perfect with tea or coffee at any time of the day, they are quick to make…
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Spicy Cauliflower, Broccoli and Green Pea Stew with Spinach, Ginger, Black Beans and Coconut
A hearty, wholesome, heathy and fulfilling meal, this curried coconut stew is loaded with vegetables, lentils, beans and ginger and finished with shredded spinach, chopped fresh herbs and a kick of lime. Delicious served with rice, noodles…
Lentil, Pulse and Vegetable Curry/Stew with Coconut or Tomato – Core Recipe
Over 3 years ago my elder daughter left home to go to university and my younger daughter went to boarding school to complete her last 2 years at school. Within a month of boarding, Emma announced that…
Bara Brith
Bara Brith, translated as Speckled Bread, is a traditional moist Welsh fruit loaf cooked with delicious spices and loaded with dried vine fruits. More of a cake than bread these days, Bara Brith is traditionally a yeasted…
Lemon and Coriander Hummus
A fresh, zingy, tangy hummus loaded with fresh coriander and lots of lemon rind as well as juice. Just the thought of eating this and I am transported to a warm summer’s day, eating outside in the…
Beetroot and Mint Hummus with Sesame Seeds
Beetroot and Mint with Sesame Seeds is definitely my girls’ favourite hummus. The earthy flavour of beetroot, the freshness of mint, the nutty little sesame seeds and the additional layers of flavour already in the velvety smooth…