I have been making a lot of soups recently, in an effort to be a little better behaved in my eating habits. I’ve taken to making a big batch of soup on Sunday nights and then having that soup for lunch every day at work. This one is nice and filling, and it’s got a gorgeous flavour. If you’re not...
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 it. This recipe makes about...
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 to any party, BBQ or...
It was my birthday last week and I decided to make a triple layer chocolate cake! I’ve been fiddling about with this Hummingbird Bakery recipe for a while and I think I’ve finally cracked it! It’s very rich and moist and will make enough cake for 20+ people, so it’s not one to make unless you’ve got a lot...
This is one of my favourite winter warmers and it’s perfect for January as leeks are in season! The potato makes it very filling and comforting, and it’s dead easy. I make this on Sunday nights and take it to work for lunch all week. It’s particularly nice with a crusty white roll. Makes 6-8 portions You will need: 2...
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 fresh raspberries (which are better)...
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: 220g dark chocolate, roughly chopped...
I made this cake for The London Lad‘s mum. They have a place in France and she’s a big Francophile, so TLL thought it would be cool to do a French Flag cake. The best bit was seeing the surprise on her face when she cut it open! The cake is one I adapted slightly from a Bakerella recipe for...
First of all, I take no credit whatsoever for inventing these – that was Jamie Oliver. And it wasn’t even me that discovered them – that was my boyfriend. But I have most definitely adopted these little beauties and I’ve fiddled about with Jamie’s orignal recipe to come up with my own. They’re like a cross between eggy bread and...
My mum makes the best carrot cake in the whole world. It’s very moist and delicious and ridiculously moreish. Best of all, it stays fresh and moist for up to a week after you have made it, so you can happily scoff it for days after you make it – or you can make it a few days in advance without risking...
This is a recipe I stole and bastardised from a Delia favourite. I’ve fiddled with all the quantities and I do the bread sizing a bit differently, plus I’ve swapped out the rum for Baileys. :) 10 slices of white bread, with the crusts cut off (I actually bought that bread with no crusts designed for overly fussy children) 150g...
Soup season is upon us! I wanted to make a brand new soup for my first soup of the season, and I’ve hit the jackpot. This may well be the BEST soup I’ve ever made. I’ve made roasted tomato soup a few times, and it’s NEVER been this good. It’s rich, smooth, and full of fresh flavour. Best of all,...