Nigella’s Buttermilk Birthday Cake

This is the only birthday cake recipe you'll ever need. It's super easy, keeps it's shape and tastes all kinds of delicious!  I think it was Julia Childs who said "a birthday party without [Read More]

Bill’s Vanilla Whipped Buttercream

I've been fan girling over Bill Grainger for years and this has to be my favourite Bill recipe - it makes perfect buttercream every single time! I first gave it a go when I made Bill's Cake for a [Read More]

No Bake Biscuit Fudge Slice

Cuts into 16 squares You just need a handful of pantry staples to whip up this no bake fudgy chocolatey biscuit slice! I think I found this recipe in an old magazine. It's one of those totally [Read More]

Apricot and Amaretti Cake

Serves 8 generously Now that I'm a wannabe minimalist, I might be less about the gift giving but I'm all about the fuss making, and more to the point, cake making because as Julia Childs once said [Read More]

Nigella’s Rainy Day Biscuits

Makes about 24 (depending on size of your cutters) I love Nigella for so many reasons, and one of them is that she collects cookie cutters, as do I. I haven't counted how many I've got but let's [Read More]

Nigella’s Baklava Muffins

Makes 12 Hooray for Nigella and these marvellous muffins! I know the idea of a baklava muffin is mad... but make them, and you’ll be glad! It’s a multi-texture tasty delight; crunchy, gooey, sticky [Read More]

Bill’s Cake for a Crowd

Serves about 10-20 This cake is a classic and it's one bowl wonderful! I love a cake with ingredients that you can just chuck into a bowl and get perfect results every time. This is one recipe that [Read More]

Sugar and Spice Shortbreads

Makes 20 (depending on size of your cutters) Quick, simple and egg free – and they keep in the cookie jar for up to a week! Go crazy with your favourite cookie cutters! Check out my 3 minute [Read More]

Cousin Lucy’s Fantastic Flapjacks

  Makes 12 These 4 ingredient flapjacks are so easy and taste oats so good! Everyone loves Lucy! Especially me (and not just because she's my cousin!) As you can see from this [Read More]