Dec 7, 2010

Yesterdays chocolate cheesecake recipe gave me an idea, so I dove into my trusty cookbook and found this recipe for lemon cheesecake with ginger. The original recipe was delightful, but I modified it to enhance the lemon and the ginger tastes. Give it a try and let me know what you think. Ingredients 125 g digestives 100g Ginger Nuts 2 tbsp caster sugar 2...

Dec 6, 2010

I know I have a pudding bent when it comes to posting these recipes. I think it’s my baking background. I’m naturally drawn to making puddings, even though I make the rest of the meal too, it’s the pudding that’s the highlight for me. This chocolate cheesecake recipe is a beauty. It’s light, tasty and will even tickle the taste buds...

Dec 3, 2010

Toffee and dessert go together like nothing else on earth. This toffee pavlova recipe is a sticky, messy delight that’s suitable for any occasion. It takes a little preparation, but it’s worth every minute. Ingredients For the meringue 175 g golden caster sugar 100 g light muscovado sugar 5 large egg whites For the toffee sauce 85 g light...

Dec 2, 2010

It’s only adult because it uses white wine so don’t get your hopes up. Most sponges are made as light as possible, but this one uses olive oil, which is quite heavy. This adult sponge cake is still light and fluffy, and the olive oil gives it a nice moistness that is hard to duplicate with anything else. Ingredients 310g plain flour 1 tablespoon...

Nov 29, 2010

I know it isn’t December yet, but I was asked the other day for a good mince pie recipe, and this one sprang to mind. This recipe is about as easy as it gets. short crust can be a bit of a handful, but this version is about as friendly as it gets. Uncooked, these mince pies can be kept in the freezer for a month, cooked,  they can be stored for up to 4...

Nov 24, 2010

This speedy chocolate cake is ideal if you need a chocolate fix in a hurry. It only takes 10 minutes to prepare, and 30 to bake. It doesn’t taste rushed, and delivers on every count. Ingredients 175g dark chocolate broken 200g butter, 200g self-raising flour 300g light brown sugar 30g cocoa powder 1tsp baking powder 4 eggs beaten For the cake...