Chocolate raspberry sundaes
This is a bit cheeky, because it’s so easy that it can hardly be called a recipe but here we go anyway…! May I present chocolate and raspberry sundaes! These are great for a quick and easy pudding – perfect for weeknights if you fancy something sweet. For 2-3 people You will need: 100g chocolate (preferably 75%...
Salted peanut butter fudge
We’ve been hitting some tourist spots this half term. At one of them we were duped into buying stale and expensive fudge. The children didn’t know or care how awful it was, so I made some myself to prove how good it could be. Mine won hands down – crumbly yet soft, sweet and salty,...
Fruit Crisp
The crisp is a not-too-distant relative of the crumble, however instead of a biscuity topping, you have a delightfully oaty one. This is another recipe from my Canadian days and is a failsafe addition to any dinner party. You can use apples, plums, peaches or pears for this recipe, just make sure you peel, core...
Date 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....
Stem Ginger Brownies
I am a bit obsessed with brownies, and I am forever trying new versions. My sister came to stay recently and she loves ginger, so vouila – stem ginger brownies! I served them warm with ice cream and they were lovely. They’re very fudgey due to the ginger syrup, which makes them nice and moist....
Strawberry Shortbread Hearts
Spoil the one you love with this Valentine’s Day recipe from Rachel’s… Makes 12 Ingredients: 225g salted butter, softened 100g caster sugar 225g plain flour, sifted 200g icing sugar, sifted For the icing: 4tbsp Rachel’s low fat strawberry yogurt A few drops of pink colouring, if required Pre-heat the oven to 150°C. Lightly grease a...
Shortbread Pudding
Ok, so this dessert was born out of a bit of a disaster. I had been tasked with making shortbread for Burns Night and, er, it went a bit wrong, which I thought was impossible with such a simple recipe. Anyway, I didn’t want to waste the massive batch of shortbread, because even though it...
Coconut Macaroons
If you’ve never had home made coconut macaroons, this recipe will blow your mind. Macaroons are best when soft and chewy, and are a great sweet treat if you want something light, as they have no flour in them. The recipe is quick and quite easy, so even beginners can have a good crack at...
Chocolate Guinness Cake
This is one of my very very favourite cakes. And yes, it is as good as it sounds. This delightful cake, adapted from a Hummingbird Bakery recipe, isn’t hard to make, and is a great treat if you are feeling indulgent! This cake is delightfully dark and moist, and is incredibly moreish. A great addition...
Oreo cheesecake truffles
Fiddly confectionery has never been my strong point – my ganache splits as reliably as a celebrity marriage – so I was thrilled to discover that you can make delicious, presentable truffles from little more than whizzed up Oreos and cream cheese. I love Oreos. Naff American cookies they may be, but their dark sort-of-chocolate...
Heavenly Raspberry Brownies
I had an amazing raspberry brownie while I was in New Zealand (from an AMAZING coffee shop called Joe’s Garage – if you go to NZ, find your nearest one and get their pikelets (pancakes) for breakfast!). When I got back, I just had to have a go at making my own! You can use...
Squidgy Oreo Brownies
I made these on a whim for AWOT and they turned out quite nicely! I usually make them with white chocolate but then I thought – why add in chocolate when you can add a whole packet of biscuits to your mix?! Definitely a slightly indulgent recipe, but hey, you only live once. You will need:...
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