I’m so unbelievably excited to be eating an Actual Biscuit after a month of sugar-free eating (so excited that I may have accidentally eaten three…) that I had to share this recipe with you immediately. These contain maple syrup…
Breakfast Bread
I’ve been baking my own bread for a couple of years now. I don’t profess to be any kind of genius at it- I have good days and bad days. Mostly good but there is often a catastrophe and…
Plum Frangipane Tart
This is a gorgeous seasonal recipe which can be adapted for all year round by using whatever firm fruit is seasonal, or even tinned fruit such as apricots or pears. The original recipe was by Mary Berry which I…
Bara Brith
I can’t keep this to myself any longer, it’s just too good and you all need to have it in your recipe books. Bara brith, tea loaf, barm brack- whatever your chosen dialect, this moist cake is beyond simple…
Strawberry Cinnamon Torte
This is quite possibly the simplest dessert I have ever baked, and it always behaves really well which is a bonus. It’s a great baking cupboard standby, and works just as well with frozen fruit in the winter months. It…
Easy panini dough
Everyone likes a panini, right? The lovely crisp outside with the soft warm dough inside and a mouthwatering filling to boot. But have you ever thought about making your panini dough from scratch? It’s really very easy to…
Fig Rolls
Try these with a cuppa, you won’t be disappointed. Ingredients: 175 g dried figs, roughly chopped Grated rind of 1/2 orange 1/2 tsp mixed spice 100 g plain wholemeal flour 100 g plain flour 2 tablespoons soft light brown…
Best Blueberry Muffins
I’m posting this today more for my own benefit than yours. It is without a doubt the best blueberry muffin recipe I’ve ever used but it’s in a scruffy old magazine and I keep losing it. I need to…
Apple Roses
I’ve been meaning to try making these for ages and they didn’t disappoint when I finally got round to them at the weekend. They make a lovely little sweet bite with a cup of coffee, or an equally good…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies
Ridiculously simple and utterly delicious, these deserve a place in your recipe repertoire. The peanut butter swirl is optional, and the brownies work just perfectly without it. If you don’t like peanuts simply omit it. The recipe was found…
Sun-dried Tomato & Mozzarella Rolls
Yesterday saw me having a bit of an experimental day in the kitchen and these delightful little rolls were the result. They’re not difficult to make, freeze well and are absolutely beautiful with an antipasti platter…
Baked Almond Nectarines
Quick, simple and delicious. This yummy dessert takes hardy any effort to construct and are ready to serve in 30 minutes. It’s great way to use up nectarines that are too hard to eat raw. Serve them warm…