I am guilty of having a sweet tooth and am a self-proclaimed sugar addict. There are many reasons to use sugar substitutes, whether you’re looking to avoid the dreaded sugar crash, make healthier alternatives of your favourite baked goods or even to explore new flavours. Unfortunately, sugars can’t simply be replaced in equal measures with […]
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Baked blueberry cheesecake
Preheat the oven to 170˚C/150˚C fan/gas mark 3 and line a 20cm spring form cake tin with parchment paper. In a food processor, blitz the biscuits until they resemble fine bread crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse until the mixture comes together. Pour into the prepared tin and press until flat. Refrigerate until needed. […]
Strawberry shortcake pancake
Whisk together the eggs, milk, water, flour and butter until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for one hour. Melt some butter in a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Pour some batter into the bottom of the pan, then lift and tilt the pan around so the batter forms an even coating. Cook for 40 seconds, then flip and […]
Lost in translation
Ever feel lost looking at recipes from the other side of the Atlantic? Here’s your go-to guide for translating American food terms. Cornstarch Cornflour Zucchini Courgettes Arugula Rocket Garbanzo beans Chickpeas Noodles Not just noodles, but any type of pasta Hard cider Cider (with alcohol) Cilantro Coriander Cookies Biscuits Biscuits Soft, savoury scone-like dinner accompaniments […]
Lost in translation: Guide to American food terms
Ever feel lost looking at recipes from the other side of the Atlantic? Here’s your go-to guide for translating American food terms. Cornstarch Cornflour Zucchini Courgettes Arugula Rocket Garbanzo beans Chickpeas Noodles Not just noodles, but any type of pasta Hard cider Cider (with alcohol) Cilantro Coriander Cookies Biscuits Biscuits Soft, savoury scone-like dinner accompaniments […]
Passionfruit cheesecake pots
In a bowl, combine the ginger snap biscuits with the melted butter and caster sugar. Spoon into six ramekins or glasses and place in the fridge for 30 minutes. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese together with the whipped cream and icing sugar. Stir in the flesh from the passion fruits, reserving a little […]
S’mores dip
Preheat the oven to 220˚C/200˚C fan/gas mark 7. Arrange the chocolate in an even layer in the bottom of a small baking dish or a cast iron pan. Arrange the marshmallows on top of the chocolate until covered. Bake for 6-8 minutes, until the marshmallows are browned and puffed. Remove and leave to sit for […]
Tips for happy, healthy gluten-free kids
Cooking for children on gluten-free diets requires special planning and care to ensure that they are getting all the nutrients they need to grow and thrive. Research shows that children with coeliac disease are at higher risk for nutritional deficiencies, meaning that a variety of nutritious foods is even more crucial to ensure healthy growth […]
Baking with your Budding Bakers
Our mums and grannies seem to have the magic touch when it comes to baking, whether it’s bread, scones, tarts etc, they seem to have a signature bake. This all comes down to baking at a young age. Baking is an excellent way to spend time with your kids but there are so many other […]
S’more brownies
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4 and line a 20cm square baking tin with parchment paper, with excess hanging over the sides. Stir together the crushed biscuits, butter and brown sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of the tray so it forms an even layer. Bake for 8-10 minutes until just browned. […]