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NewsletterIt’s that time of year again: lunch boxes are being bought and trolleys are being filled with foods suitable for the academic year ahead. It can be hard to keep lunches and snacks interesting all year round, but with the right knowledge and a bit of creativity, all will be well. Making snacks and lunches […]
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(Not) sugar, spice, and all things nice: how to bake with sugar substitutes
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 […]
The art of the cake: what you need to decorate
If you are as passionate about baking cakes as I am, now is the perfect time to move on to the next level: the art of cake decorating. Cake decorating can be something as simple as filling and icing a cake with buttercream, or as complex as piping delicate flowers on the sides of a […]
Indian-spiced chicken patties
Squeeze the excess milk from the soaked bread. Place in a bowl with the mince, onion, chillies, garam masala, egg, coriander, ginger and some seasoning. Mix until just combined. Divide into 16 equal parts and shape into round, flat cakes, dusting with a little flour if necessary. Heat one tablespoon of oil or ghee in […]
10 new ways to use pesto in the kitchen
If you’ve had enough pasta but still need to use up a tub of fresh pesto, we’ve got you covered. 1. Dip it Mix some pesto with sour cream or Greek yoghurt for an easy party dip. 2. Just souper Use a dollop of pesto to garnish a portion of soup. We especially love a spoonful stirred […]
How well do you know your basic cooking methods?
Do you know your braise from your bake, or your simmer from your boil? Read on to find out exactly what these common cooking methods entail… Steam Food is placed in a separate steamer over hot water, where it is cooked by the steam rising from the water. This works well for fish and vegetables. Poach To […]
Chocolate peanut butter party cake
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease three 20cm round cake tins and line with parchment paper. Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder into a bowl. Whisk the milk, oil, vanilla and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Gradually stir in the flour mixture. Slowly add the […]
Apple cake with cinnamon cream icing
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease two round 20cm cake tins and line with parchment paper. Beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla until blended. Combine the flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt and […]
Lemon and raspberry showstopper cake
Preheat the oven to 180°/ 160°C fan/ gas mark 4. Grease the bottom and sides of two 15cm and two 20cm tins and line with parchment paper. Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Slowly stream in the eggs, mixing between each addition. Sieve the flour and baking powder, add the zest […]
The best chocolate cake ever
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease three 23cm round cake tins and line with parchment paper. Mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the eggs, buttermilk, warm water, oil and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Divide the batter among the three prepared […]