I adapted this recipe for honey chocolate cake from Happy Retiree's Kitchen. I have made it a few times and really love how it turned out. Head straight on to the Recipe For 
Honey Chocolate Cake | Springform Tin Baking
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Pomegranate Frangipane | Perfect Dessert
I was not quite sure what to do with my left over pomegranate jam but decided to bake with it. And then I was inspired to make a pomegranate frangipane. You can use any ready made jam you have at home. Just be sure that it is a high quality jam with a strong taste. … Continue reading Pomegranate Frangipane | Perfect Dessert
Banana Waffles | Adapted From Let’s Cook
Bananas are so good for you, and even better when you turn them into banana waffles. These can be made in advance and the batter will keep for a few days in the fridge. Head straight on to the Recipe For
Basic Shortcrust Pastry | Pork Lard Pastry
Getting the basics right means success when you move on to more complicated recipes. And having a basic shortcrust pastry recipe in your repertoire will serve you well for all sorts of savoury tarts and pies. Head straight on to the Recipe For
Sous Vide Limoncello | Lemon Liqueur
This sous vide limoncello is packed full of lemon flavour. You could dial it down if you wanted to. But I like the tartness of the lemons and this recipe is not overly sweet which also suits my palate. Head straight on to the Recipe For
Chicken Rice Paper Rolls | Asian Wrappers
It took a lot of practice but I finally for the hang of rolling these chicken rice paper rolls. I like mine thick, but you can reduce the filling and have slimmer rolls if you prefer. Head straight on to the Recipe For
Plum Crostata | Seasonal Stone Fruit Recipe
Using seasonal stone fruit, I made this plum crostata. I have also made it successfully with figs so it shows just how versatile a dessert this can be. Head straight on to the Recipe For
Crostata Pastry | Free Form Pastry
When making a free form tart, the pastry is key. It needs to hold up and be crisp. This crostata pastry fits the bill and I have tried it with both figs and plums. Head straight on to the Recipe For
Soft Cheese | Curd Cheese Made With Citric Acid
I tried a new method of separating the curds and whey to make this soft cheese. The recipe calls for citric acid and I have a confession to make. The first time I tried it nothing happened. And then I looked at the container I had taken out of the drawer and it was the … Continue reading Soft Cheese | Curd Cheese Made With Citric Acid
Shakshuka Eggs | Great Make Ahead Recipe
I have been making one version or another of shakshuka eggs for some time. We used to make this North African dish for Dave's mum when we made breakfast for her. My folks ask for it when they stay at us, and the last time we went away this was our breakfast. I premade the … Continue reading Shakshuka Eggs | Great Make Ahead Recipe
Nuoc Cham | Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
Nuoc Cham is a Vietnamese sauce and the colour of the chillies you use determines whether is is green or red. Or in my case, orange. This is used as a dipping sauce, salad dressing or seafood marinade. You can use it to moisten rice or vegetables. Whatever you do, make extra as it keeps … Continue reading Nuoc Cham | Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
Chicken Spring Rolls | Deep Fry Or Air Fry
At the same time as making vegetable spring rolls, I made these chicken spring rolls. It made the best use of the oil while it was in the wok. And as we were eating dinner with the kids, we needed a decent batch of spring rolls for the 5 of us. Head straight on to … Continue reading Chicken Spring Rolls | Deep Fry Or Air Fry
Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream | Churner Recipe
I combined two recipes to make this chocolate fudge ice cream. So it goes without saying that it will take a little bit of effort. But it is so worth it as this ice cream is one of the best I have ever made. Head straight on to the Recipe For
Lemon Meringues | A Perfect Recipe
Personally I consider myself a meringue queen. This is by far my go to sweet treat to make. And I always have lots of egg whites in my freezer. I decided to take lemons I had dried and blitz them with sugar to create these lemon meringues. Head straight on to the Recipe For
Pistachio Scones | International Scone Week
The great thing about experimenting with scone recipes is that you get to eat them! I made these pistachio scones a few times. I wanted them to go perfectly with my pomegranate jam. And transport me to the Middle East, where these flavours are prominent. Head straight on to the Recipe For
Traditional Scones | International Scone Week
One of my very first international scone week shares was a recipe for plain scones. I decided to remake them, as traditional scones are always the easiest to make. This recipe differs slightly from the original and is something simple to be baked when you feel like a tea time treat. Head straight on to … Continue reading Traditional Scones | International Scone Week
Buttermilk Scones | International Scone Week
After making these buttermilk scones I decided I needed a pastry cutter. They got the most amazing rise and made for a great tea time treat. Head straight on to the Recipe For
Chocolate Fudge Truffles With A Hint Of Whisky
These chocolate fudge truffles are flavoured with whisky. This is our favourite after work drink but when I bought a bottle that Dave did not like I had to find an alternative use for it. Adding it to chocolate seemed like a great idea. And it was! If you are not a whisky fan, substitute … Continue reading Chocolate Fudge Truffles With A Hint Of Whisky
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Given how soft the dough was I decided to bake these peanut butter chocolate chip cookies in a muffin tin. These made for an interesting shape and a decent size treat. Head straight on to the Recipe For
Honey Gelato | Super Sweet Ice Cream
Today I am giving you something sweet to focus on. This honey gelato ticks all the boxes for the perfect ice cream. It has a smooth texture, and a rich taste. Head straight on to the Recipe For