Almost everyone loves intensely chocolatey and perfectly fudgy chocolate brownies and if there is one time of year when we can treat ourselves to some decedent baking it has to be in the depths of winter. Chocolate brownies are indeed a real indulgence and, when made properly, definitely give you a feeling of treating yourself …
Biscuit recipes that are quick & easy to make are a real boon. With a simple recipe you can whip up a batch of delicious biscuits in just a few minutes. Pop them in the oven to bake when you have other things cooking and you will be making the best use of energy, making …
Yes, it’s nearly Pancake Day again! lots of people worry about making these simple, thin traditional pancakes and opt to make the thicker ones instead but for me, pancakes should be thin, crispy around the edges and served with wedges of lemon and a sprinkling of sugar…and maybe a drizzle of golden syrup! Here is …
At this time of year porridge for breakfast is a must for me as it is warming, really healthy (as the oats release their energy slowly avoiding spikes in blood sugar levels), keeps me full until lunchtime and makes me very happy! I love oats in all forms and so porridge for breakfast is something …
chocolate mousse recipe – how to make this simple dessert Chocolate mousse can seem quite an indulgent dessert but it’s really very simple to make! We all need to indulge every now and then and many of us turn to chocolate when we need something sweet! This recipe for Very Easy Chocolate Mousse perhaps isn’t …
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On the face of it, pastry should be such an easy thing to make. A simple mixture of flour, fat, salt and water shouldn’t cause too many difficulties! However, for years I never seemed to be able to get the hang of making light, melt in the mouth shortcrust pastry. All too often my pies …
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These chocolate coated marzipan stars have to be one of the easiest confections you can possibly make! They take a small amount of time with the chocolate dipping but look really impressive and will be enjoyed by any marzipan lovers who are lucky enough to receive them.
Fudge has got to be one of the classic gifts of all time! There are very few people who won’t appreciate a beautifully wrapped box of smooth and delicious fudge. Better still, homemade fudge can be so much nicer than mass produced versions and is definitely on a par with the amazing artisanal fudges that …
So simple to make, these handmade chocolate truffles will never fail to impress! They are perfect to give as gifts when wrapped in pretty boxes or upscaled packaging and can be made very cheaply too! The basic mixture will give you a delicious chocolate truffle. If you want something more adventurous you can add …
It’s fair to say that we get through more than our fair share of biscuits in this house! Almost any flavour, we just love them all but our favourite has to be the ubiquitous Chocolate Chip ‘Cookie’ (or biscuits as we prefer to call them!) There are quite a few choices to be had in …
