Whether you’re following a vegan lifestyle or need to eat gluten- or dairy-free, this collection of our best free-from bakes will make sure everyone at the table gets a treat. 1. Vegan brownie cheesecake This is one for all the chocoholics out there! With a rich chocolate brownie base and a light, creamy cheesecake […]
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How to make thoughtful edible gifts for teachers
Homemade edible gifts have a personal touch that shop-bought presents just can’t beat. This year, show your kids’ teachers how much you appreciate their hard work and care (and save a few pennies while you’re at it!) by giving them something unique, tasty and made at home. Sweet gift ideas Christmas biscuits are always a winner. […]
How to: wrap and present homemade gifts
The Easy Food team loves planning, making and delivering homemade gifts. Over the years, we’ve picked up a few tips on how to pack them so that they look great and stay in mint condition! Read on for our wrapping ideas… Nuts and popcorn Now that you’ve whipped up chocolate and toffee popcorn, or spiced […]
All the edible gift inspiration you need this Christmas
We always love giving and receiving edible gifts for Christmas — they have a personal touch that shop-bought gifts just can’t beat. This year, budgets will be tighter for many of us than usual, making homemade gifts an even more appealing option. If you’re looking for inspiration for some of the food-lovers in your life, […]
How to get Christmas right: our ultimate easy guide
From festive bakes and edible gifts to the big feast, we’ve pulled together all the answers, tips, recipe inspiration and advice you need for a delicious and stress-free Christmas. Planning This month-long checklist will see you through December and ensure you’re prepared for the big day! Looking for some homemade decorations to get things […]
Festive edible gifts to make with the kids!
Christmas is almost upon us and what a year it’s been! So why not celebrate your loved ones by creating something from the heart with the little ones? These super crafty edible gifts feel as luxurious to eat as they are to make. Gingerbread cookie mix This beautiful Kilner jar filled with a ready-to-bake cookie […]
7 recipes of the most popular icings
Water icing Decorate 20-24 biscuits 200g icing sugar 3-4tbsp water In a bowl, add the icing sugar. Gradually add in the boiling water ½ tsp at a time until you get your desired consistency. The more water you add, the thinner the icing. Add in a few drops of food colouring to give the water-icing […]
Get to know your icings
Ganache? Buttercream? Swiss meringue buttercream? There are so many different icings out there to decorate your bakes with. My first experience with icing was of course, the water icing! Decorating my ‘S’ biscuit in Granny Redmond’s kitchen. I expanded my horizons from there. Once you know the difference between each icing, you’ll be able to […]
17 recipes for beautiful showstopper cakes
In the mood to bake something more than just a cake? Here are 17 recipes to try when you want to wow everyone and treat them to a delicious and eye-catching showstopper cake.
9 sugar types and how they can be used
When it comes to baking, the best part is the sugar! But do you really know the difference between all the different types? Types of white sugars Granulated sugar I like to think of this as ‘sugar bowl sugar’, this is one we rely on to sweeten our tea or coffee. It is quite a […]