Christmas
Biscuits
Cheesy Stars
I’ve been making these little delights for years. They can be varied by adding whatever hard cheeses you have in the fridge, you could also add some spice or herbs, poppy seeds are also a nice addition. They go very well ...
Biscuits
Hint of Christmas Cookies
These scrummy cookies are nice and easy to make, I hardly had chance to take any photo’s of these before they disappeared! You can vary the end result by leaving some as a ball of dough as some people like a softer cookie...
Biscuits
Ricciarelli Hearts
I made my version of these 4 or 5 years ago doing research for a magazine article. They are delicious and very moreish. Originally a macaroon style biscuit form Siena in Italy and often given as Christmas gifts. As I have a lov...
Biscuits
Pookies, Apple Pie Cookies
We recently had a wonderful couple of nights away, we stayed in a lovely B&B and when we left they gave us loads of Bramley cooking apples. I’ve made a few things with them and shared them with friends too. Then I dec...
Biscuits
Chocolate and a Bit Boozy “Salami” Roll
Chocolate and a Bit Boozy Salami This is a delight to eat and so easy to make. Lovely with a coffee after a meal or an afternoon perk up! Also, it’s very forgiving, so a great way to use up the last few nuts in a bag or a packe...
Cakes
Snowy Pie
I recently made a Mississippi Mud Pie for a magazine commission, it was total heaven on a plate (if a little calorific!!!) I decided a white chocolate version would be worth a try, let’s just say it was! Print recipe Snowy Pie ...
Cakes
Amaretto and Dark Chocolate Baked Cheesecake
I love cheesecake, baked or no bake, all flavours, whether it’s fruity or sweet and spicy! I reckoned an Amaretto flavour (a sweet, almond-flavoured, Italian liqueur) would work well, so decided to pair it with dark chocolate ...
Christmas
Christmas Muffins
I decided to make some muffins with a Christmas inspired taste. The smell of spices will fill your kitchen and then you get to scoff the labours of your hard work, perfect! You can vary the spices and fruit to your taste or wha...
Biscuits
Tiffin Cupcakes
Easy to make and delicious to eat, tiffin is perfect for an afternoon perk up with a cuppa. I decided to make an individual sized portion, no cutting and they look like cupcakes too! The mixed spice is an optional extra which m...
Biscuits
Dog Biscuits
For the last few years I’ve been making these biscuits for my parents dog Charley for Christmas. He’s a fussy little beggar but he seems to really like these! I usually put them in a jar and they will last for several weeks tha...
