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Adapting a recipe from Angie's Recipes, I made malt bread over the summer. Using Cotswold crunch flour and malt syrup this was a lovely loaf of bread and perfect for toasting. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Malt Bread ♥ My malt bread Summer months for me are all about bread making. My … Continue reading Malt Bread
Nothing about these sourdough poppadoms are traditional. They are not made with lentil, rice or chickpea flour. And they are not deep fried. But, they are thin and crispy and perfect to go with any Indian food. These are baked in the oven which is perfect for me, as I am not a fan of … Continue reading Sourdough Poppadoms
Today's recipe for sourdough cranberry nut rolls is courtesy of Green Gourmet Giraffe. Not only did I make rolls, but I made a loaf of bread as well. I decided to try this as an alternative to the rolls, and can say I am pleased I did. We had this sliced, toasted and slathered in … Continue reading Sourdough Cranberry Nut Rolls
The recipe for these chocolate oat biscuits comes from Sherry. She is the hostess of our monthly IMK series, a great doodler, and bakes really delicious looking treats. These were really good, and a recipe that can be easily adapted. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chocolate Oat Biscuits ♥ Oats and the … Continue reading Chocolate Oat Biscuits
I so loved the texture of my crown sourdough challah that I used the recipe as a base for these sourdough rolls. These lasted a few days as it was only Dave and I enjoying them over our December break. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Rolls ♥ Sourdough Rolls Flashback to … Continue reading Sourdough Rolls
Using homemade limoncello I baked a limoncello cake. This oil based recipe is super easy, with results that are amazing. Memories of Limoncello Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Limoncello Cake ♥ Dave and I mark the start of our weekends with a glass of Port. On our first visit to Italy we … Continue reading Limoncello Cake
This salted olive bread is perfect to eat just as it is. Or serve as part of a cheese board. Make sure to keep them in an airtight container if you can resist not eating them all at once. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Salted Olive Bread ♥ Memories of olives I … Continue reading Salted Olive Bread
These salted dark chocolate biscuits are absolutely delicious. I would be tempted to always have some of the cookie dough in the fridge to keep our glass jar well stocked. And I think once you have tried these, you will agree. Use the best quality chocolate you can afford when you make these. And if … Continue reading Salted Dark Chocolate Biscuits
Sriracha sauce is a Thai hot sauce, usually used for dipping. Like most Thai condiments, there is a balance between sweet, and spicy. You can adjust the levels of coconut sugar, nam pla and vinegar to get the perfect balance to suit your palate. Make this as hot as you can handle by selecting which … Continue reading Sriracha Sauce
Using one of my favourite Italian cheeses, I made gorgonzola ravioli. Served with a simple butter sauce, this makes for a great starter, or for the perfect light dinner. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Gorgonzola Ravioli ♥ Making pasta and my perfect gorgonzola ravioli I absolutely love making fresh pasta. However, my … Continue reading Gorgonzola Ravioli
Veering away from the traditional, I made a matcha angel food cake. The green tea adds both colour and flavour to this cake. It needs to be baked in a Bundt tin for best results. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Matcha Angel Food Cake ♥ Let's learn about Matcha Despite being Chinese … Continue reading Matcha Angel Food Cake
I made Amarula polenta to go with The Lazy Makoti's chicken wings that were served up with Amarula cream sauce. The Amarula adds both taste and creaminess to the polenta. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Amarula Polenta ♥ Mixing it up For those of you that have been with me for a … Continue reading Amarula Polenta
Using my grill for the marshmallows, I made this toasted marshmallow gelato. It is a churner recipe and the result is the most amazing tasting treat. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Toasted Marshmallow Gelato ♥ Eating marshmallows I am sure we all have childhood memories of toasting marshmallows on an open fire. … Continue reading Toasted Marshmallow Gelato
Dave bought home an amazing chunk of venison steak which needed a spiced salt for a dry rub. I went a bit overboard with how much I made, but it will last, and gave me an excuse to get some more of the venison. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Spiced Salt ♥ … Continue reading Spiced Salt
The Geometry of Pasta is one of my most used Italian recipe books. Not so much for the recipes, but for the shapes and sizes of each pasta. I am working on a recipe to make burrata filled ravioli, to serve with a light tomato sauce and prawns. While I perfect this, I am sharing … Continue reading Light Tomato Sauce
The simple combination of bread flour, yeast, salt and water is elevated with the addition of quick pickled red onions. Added to the top of the dough, this pickled onion focaccia went perfectly with a rich tomato soup. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pickled Onion Focaccia ♥ The versatility of focaccia Focaccia … Continue reading Pickled Onion Focaccia
I can think of lots of uses for quick pickled red onions. They are great in a slaw, make for the perfect taco topping, and can be used to elevate an ordinary cheese and tomato toastie. How about adding them finely chopped to a mashed avocado pear with some chopped coriander? Or use with tinned … Continue reading Quick Pickled Red Onions
Using Mimi's adapted recipe of Adeena Sussman’s 24-Hour Salted Lemon Spread, I have made salted lime spread. This paste can be added to so many dishes, adding a beautiful flavour. The sky really is the limit when it comes to how many ways you can use this. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ … Continue reading Salted Lime Spread
These sweet tahini rolls are flavoured with ground cinnamon and topped with sesame seeds. I love how they turned out and I will use this recipe as a base for future sweet treats. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sweet Tahini Rolls ♥ Let's talk about tahini Tahini is an essential ingredient in … Continue reading Sweet Tahini Rolls
I have mentioned that I am working my way through all the recipes I have collected. By far, the most have come from Chef Mimi's blog. She has introduced me to new flavours and foods which is a bonus for me. These sardine rillettes are served with Vodka pickled cucumbers. They are an essential component … Continue reading Sardine Rillettes