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August 15, 2014

Hazelnut butter biscuits

I’m a bit obsessed with nut butter at the moment – I’ve been bulk buying jars in order to make scrummy fillings for macarons! I had some leftover hazelnut butter the other day so I thought it would be fun to experiment and make some hazelnut butter biscuits. The result was great – a crumbly yet soft biscuit with a...

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June 11, 2014

Chocolate chip cookies

I’ve been fiddled with another recipe for chocolate chip cookies in my continuing quest for the perfect chewy cookie. These are pretty darn good, if I don’t say so myself. I’ve taken inspiration from a recipe on a cookie book, and this one is influenced by a recipe on BBC Good Food too. I think the trick to a really...

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February 19, 2014

How to make pizza dough

I love homemade pizza – it’s SO much fun to make and – if you start with a good base – you can end up with a really fabulous meal. I’ve been working on my own pizza dough recipe for a while now and I have finally cracked it! My recipe is easy to make, doesn’t require any great bread...

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December 11, 2013

Gingerbread men

I used this recipe to make gingerbread houses with Amy last week and I was really impressed with how it out. I’ve since tweaked the recipe a fair bit and have come up with my own version, which creates beautifully gingery cookies. You can either cook them for a shorter time and get soft chewy gingerbread, or cook them for...

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June 4, 2013

Stem ginger chocolate flapjacks

Flapjacks were always a feature in my lunchbox when I was little. They’re one of my favourite treats, because they’re scrummy, easy to make, and cheap. They’re also nicely filling, so they make a wonderful afternoon or mid morning snack. They’re a good one to make with kids as they require little effort and no hot stoves. Just be careful when you...

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November 16, 2011

Easy Shortbread

If you’re looking for a perky sweet pick-me-up, then look no further. Shortbread is one of the easiest things in the world and it’s super delish. Plus, you can make it very pretty, so it makes a lovely present. You will need: 120g salted butter, softened (it MUST be actual full fat, accept-no-substitutes butter – no marg or half fat rubbish)...

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August 20, 2011

Marshmallow Rice Krispie Squares

These are incredibly easy to make and are a sure way to keep your kids/nephews/nieces/neighbours happy. They are best when chewy, so be careful not to overdo it on the Rice Krispie front. It only takes about 15 minutes to make, so it’s a fantastic recipe to have up your sleeve if you need a kid-friendly snack at short notice....

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August 8, 2011

Flapjacks

This was a lunchbox favourite in my house! Flapjacks are great because they’re easy peasy and inexpensive, and they’re really filling. So if you’re broke, they are a great thing to have as a snack! Also great to make with kids as they’re pretty minimal and very simple. You will need: 125g margarine or butter 125g brown sugar 100g golden...

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July 27, 2011

Ice Cream Sundaes

This recipe is one my mum used to make for me when I was little, and is an absolute life saver if you want to entertain children at a dinner party, barbecue or summer play date. It’s easy peasy and is a fantastic way of introducing children to the world of making food! You will need: 100g chocolate (preferably 75%...

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