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]
Slow Cooker Blushing Pears
Serves 6 (low iodine) I love these pears slow cooked in port, they're as pretty as they are delicious! I love cooking in the slow cooker because you can just dump in all the ingredients in and [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]
Mini Cheese and Corn Quiches
Makes 24 There's so much to love about these rustic, little vegetarian quiches - they're quick, they're easy, they're yummy and they only have four ingredients! Plus they're super versatile because [Read More]
Slow Cooker Vanilla and Red Wine Poached Pears
Serves 6 (low iodine) This dessert is both sophisticated and scrumptious. It's simple to make, delicious to eat and looks peary nice! Ingredients 6 medium firm pears (1.4kg) 2 cups [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]
Quick Flat Roasted Chicken
(low iodine) This fool proof roast is quick, easy and tastes amazing! I have to admit I am not a fan of cooking roast dinners although I am very enthusiastic about eating them. When I cook meat, [Read More]
