Feb 23, 2012

I shall call this a this a semifreddo, as it is the most amazing effortlessly delicious ice-cream,  and  no expensive ice-cream maker is required!  A true semifreddo, partially frozen ice cream, would use egg and cream but were not using the egg! Ingredients 300ml double cream 200g / 7oz Lemon Curd Juice and zest of 1 lemon unwaxed (use 2  lemons for a...

Feb 9, 2012

This traditional English pancake recipe is just in time for pancake day. Made well, these are the perfect antidote to a rainy day. Serve with sugar, melted chocolate, lemon, cream or whatever you like. Ingredients For the pancake mixture 125g plain flour, sifted pinch of salt 2 eggs 290ml/1/2 pint of milk 1 tbsp sunflower oil Big it up?! Add a tablespoon of...

Nov 4, 2011

It’s bonfire night this weekend, so we thought we would celebrate with the perfect bonfire night recipe. This chocolate pudding is simply divine! Ideal for celebrating the death of someone who wanted to overthrow democracy. It’s a rich chocolate pudding with melted marshmallows on top. Serve hot with cold ice cream. Ingredients 140g butter, melted 375g...

Oct 31, 2011

This peppermint coffin recipe is perfect for your little monsters on Halloween. This easy recipe is quick, and produces a great, themed treat for you, your kids, or trick or treaters. Ingredients 1 large bar dark chocolate ½ large bar white chocolate green food colouring peppermint essence Instructions Line a square cake tin with baking paper. Melt the dark...

Oct 30, 2011

These spooky Halloween muffins borrow from other quick recipes to make a suitable treat for your kids or those who come knocking. The muffin is a variation of a carrot cake recipe, portioned into muffins and iced with suitably spooky designs. Ingredients 200g light brown sugar 200ml sunflower oil 2 medium eggs 200g plain flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2tsp...

Oct 29, 2011

These marshmallow lollies are ideal for trick or treat gifts to give the kids something home made. This easy recipe only takes 20 minutes and will produce 10 delicious, sweet treats. Use them for Halloween or Bonfire Night, or just as a tasty treat. Ingredients 100g good chocolate 200g marshmallows skewers 3tbsp hundreds and thousands Instructions Break the...