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Do you struggle to choose between milk and double cookies? With this recipe you can have both at the same time with the added bonus of dark chocolate and gooey caramel Rolo’s! What you’ll need: For the vanilla cookie dough: 60g unsalted butter 55g caster sugar 55g soft brown sugar 1/2 a large egg 110g… Continue reading Milk and Double Rolo Cookies
These sundried tomato and pesto pinwheels are the perfect snack for chilled summer evenings and they’re so easy to make! You can cheat like me and buy pre-made pastry or you can make your own. What you’ll need: 4tsp green pesto Sundried tomatoes 50g cheddar cheese, grated 1 sheet of puff pastry (I used gluten-free)… Continue reading Sun-dried Tomato and Pesto Swirls
This week I tried out a new recipe for Cinnamon and Banana Muffins by Jessica at Together As Family. The recipe was so easy to follow and I loved how they turned out! Like everyone else during lockdown I’ve really been craving banana bread so what better way to make it than adding cinnamon and… Continue reading Cinnamon and Banana Muffins
Fancy making a slightly different bake? Why not use the classic bakewell tart flavours and make some bakewell themed cupcakes? What you’ll need for the cupcakes: 150g margarine 150g caster sugar 3 eggs 150g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp almond extract For the decoration: 250g icing sugar 80ml cold water 50g milk… Continue reading Cherry Bakewell Cupcakes
Looking for a way to spruce up a classic victoria sponge cake? Adding buttercream and some sprinkles is a great way to make a cake more exciting and appealing. What you’ll need: 175g soft margarine 175g caster sugar 175g self-raising flour 3 eggs 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract For the icing:… Continue reading Iced Victoria Sponge
Not sure whether to make a chocolate cake or a vanilla cake? Why not combine both and make this chocolate and vanilla marble loaf topped with a chocolate fudge icing. What you’ll need: 175g soft margarine 175g caster sugar 200g self-rasing flour 1 tsp baking powder 3 eggs 2 tbsp milk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract… Continue reading Chocolate and Vanilla Marble Loaf
Fancy a slightly healthier breakfast but one that still tastes just as good? Have a go at making these quick and easy baked oat waffles. What you’ll need: 40g oats 3-4 tablespoons of natural yoghurt (you can use any yoghurt though, even flavoured ones!) 1 egg 1 tsp of vanilla extract 1 silicone waffle mould… Continue reading Baked Oat Waffles
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These cheesy spinach muffins are great for a quick snack if you’re on the go! The best thing about them is that they’re suited to any time of the day! *Tip: Silicone cupcake cases are great for this recipe as the cheese can get a little stuck to the usual paper cases. What you’ll need:… Continue reading Cheese and Spinach Muffins
