Lemon Meringue Pie has to be an all time summer family favourite. Perfect eaten warm and cold, as a large pie or smaller individual pies. Continue reading “Lemon Meringue Pie”
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Homemade Lemonade
After a long summers day there is nothing better than to put your feet up and have a glass of cold refreshing lemonade.
This is so quick and easy to make you will wonder why you haven’t made it before. You don’t have to be totally accurate and a lot will depend on your personal taste. Continue reading “Homemade Lemonade”
Millionaire Brownies
Who doesn’t like a millionaire short bread? And who doesn’t like a brownie? What if we combined them together – all that soft gooey cakiness topped with caramel and chocolate. What is not to like? Continue reading “Millionaire Brownies”
Hazelnut and Chocolate Scones
I love chocolate in everything. Hazelnuts are perfect partnered with chocolate and add a nice texture to the scones. These scones can be served with jam and cream, chocolate spread and cream or enjoyed on their own. Continue reading “Hazelnut and Chocolate Scones”
Red Onion Scones
Sometimes life calls for savoury in amongst the sweet.
These are perfect served with cream cheese and sprinkled with chives. Continue reading “Red Onion Scones”
Thumb Print Cookies
These are made using the cookie recipe I have used before, instead of rolling out the cookie dough, it is rolled into balls and the thumb is used to create a ‘well’ to add your favourite jam or spread. They are great fun to make with the children, as they are so very easy! Continue reading “Thumb Print Cookies”
Elderflower Drizzle Cake
I have been busy making elderflower cordial, (this recipe is in the drink section of my website). Elderflower cordial is a lovely summer time refreshing drink and when added to cake it give a light subtle floral flavour. Continue reading “Elderflower Drizzle Cake”
Ultra Yummy Chocolate Cake
I don’t really know when a chocolate cake becomes a devil’s food cake, but here is my chocolate cake that I think could pass as a devil’s food cake. It’s rich, moist and very chocolatey. This is my go to cake for chocolate celebration cakes too. Continue reading “Ultra Yummy Chocolate Cake”
Lemon and Cardamom Cake
This is a lemon drizzle with the added flavour of cardamom. Up until now I have shied away from cardamom in sweet bakes as to me it is a savoury flavour that goes in curries. That was until I tried this. Continue reading “Lemon and Cardamom Cake”
Rocky Road
Who doesn’t like a rocky road? All that chocolaty goodness with the chewy marshmallows and the soft crunch of biscuits all in one bite.
You can add almost anything to a rocky road to give it extra crunch, chewiness or added flavour.
I found myself buying more mini eggs after Easter, purely because they had been reduced and I simply couldn’t help myself. Continue reading “Rocky Road”
