A wee while, Amy and I filmed a vlog on how to make chocolate ganache (which you can watch on her YouTube channel). We had loads of leftover ganache so we decided to use it to make truffles! Truffles are super easy to make and these ones are really delicious. We also made a truffle tutorial video, so watch that...
Soup season is upon us! I’m a big fan of using butternut squash – it makes a wonderfully smooth soup. Butternut squash and ginger soup is a lovely warming soup and it’s beautifully vibrant. For 8-10 servings, you need: 2 butternut squashes a large onion at least a litre and a half of vegetable stock 1 inch cube of fresh ginger...
Honey and balsamic baked peaches may sound a bit funny but they’re divine! This is another recipe from my boyfriend’s mum. I made it while we were on holiday in France as the peaches there are amazing in August and September. It’s really delicious as a light pudding and it would be a lovely post dinner party dessert. Serves 6 You...
This is one of the easiest but tastiest tarts I’ve ever made. It’s based vaguely on a recipe that my boyfriend’s mum cut out of a magazine many years ago, but I’ve no idea which one! It’s perfect to rustle up for guests as you can make it in advance and reheat it before serving. It can be served hot,...
You just can’t beat a good Victoria sponge – they are absolute proof that sometimes less is more. You don’t need fancy toppings or weird flavour combinations – you just need a good old fashioned, classic sponge sandwiched with jam (and cream if you’re feeling fancy) and dusted with sugar. Lakeland does the most fantastic tin for individual cakes –...
Madeleines are little dainty shell shaped cakes that hail from France. They’re often flavoured with lemon, but I fancied cinnamon in mine! They’re delicious dipped in tea and they’re really lovely to serve at tea parties. Best of all they’re easy. You do need a madeleine pan to get that shell shape. This is a recipe I adapted from...
I absolutely love scones – they’re such a delicious little treat and they’re really not difficult to make. I created this recipe on a whim and they worked really well – they’re a really nice change from plain old raisin scones. I think they’re best when smothered in jam and cream – jam first of course, given my Cornish side...
I was sent this rather fabulous cake mould a couple of weeks ago from the lovely folk at findmeagift.co.uk. It looks almost flower shaped when the cake is whole, but when you cut it into six slices, you end up with rather gorgeous heart shaped slices. It’s very clever and the cake I created was very pretty. I made it...
Baileys melting chocolate puddings are one of my favourite go to puddings! I’ve shamelessly adapted this recipe from one of Delia’s (which I also highly recommend) and I’ve added one of my favourite flavours – Baileys! It’s a lovely dessert to serve at a dinner party because you can make it in advance (you can even freeze them!) and it’s...
You need: 3 egg whites 180g white caster sugar 1 tsp cornflour 3 x gel food colours Prepare a two baking trays with baking parchment and preheat your oven to 120°c. Using an electric whisk or standmixer, beat your egg whites on medium for several minutes until they’re big, white, and fluffy. You want them to be stiff but not...
Churros are SO ridiculously delicious. They’re Spanish originally but have been adopted all over the place as a beloved snack and dessert. They’re easier to make than you might think and there are loads of ways to do it. This is the simplest way I’ve come across – you just make a simple dough which you then pipe directly into...
I watched the chefs at Leiths make a Tarte Normande while at cookery school, and it was absolutely divine. This version is adapted from the recipe in the Leiths Cookery Bible (they tell me there’s a new version coming out in September, so if you’re looking for a new book, I’d wait till then). The Tarte Normande is a rich...