Super moist chocolate cake with thick freshly made berry jam layer and a pink cream cheese icing all topped with girly homemade marshmallows and silver balls.
Read MoreFor those with a seriously sweet tooth. Italian meringue is smooth and glossy; to make it, you need a sugar thermometer. Did you know that in baking, ‘romany’ is a term used to describe a chocolate-coconut biscuit?
Read MoreThis bacon, onion and cheese tart is always a favourite. I like to use a rich shortcrust pastry (pâté brisée) flavoured with cheese to give it an extra dimension.
Read MoreMy sister, Sheldeen, and I used to make this Chocolate Sponge Cake at least once a week when we were growing up.
Read MoreCheese straws... You haven't tasted a 'real' cheese straw until you have made these. They are seriously cheesy with a slight touch of spicy heat.
Read MoreHummus, a thick paste made from ground chickpeas and sesame seed, made originally in the Middle East, is always in my fridge. It compliments meat dishes and is delicious with a selection of cheeses and dips.
Read MoreYou know a crunchie is really good when you have to ration yourself to one a day! These ooze with a buttery richness - just how I like them.
Read MoreHealthy properties make quinoa a popular ingredient. For a nourishing meal serve it with any fruit of your choice, lightly toasted almonds and coconut chunks. Pour rice or coconut milk over this. My preference is fullcream milk. The choice is yours…
Read MoreBanana bread takes me straight back to happy childhood days. I suggest using it for French toast and topping that with cinnamon, bananas and home-spun honey. And on special occasions a thick dollop of mascarpone cheese and super-crispy, streaky bacon goes down a treat. Other appealing suggestions include a chocolate-chunks topping or an accompanying serving of dried-fruit compote.
Read MorePour a little milk over muesli and a frozen-yoghurt, fruit iced lolly and you’ll find the developing fruity flavours tickling your taste buds. Alternatively, you could lick your way through the lolly if you’re on the run. Remember this ‘lively’ lolly whenever you need a late-morning or early-afternoon snack.
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