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Baking substitutions guide

The recipe calls for: Substitute with: How much? Works best in: Butter/oil/margarine Unsweetened apple sauce with mashed banana, or Greek yoghurt with mashed avocado Equal parts Baking Butter/oil/margarine Extra-virgin olive oil/extra-virgin coconut oil Half Baking, grilling, frying, sautéing Caster sugar Stevia 1 cup sugar = 2 tsp powdered stevia Baking Caster or Brown sugar Pure […]

Love heart biscuits

Put the butter and caster sugar together in a bowl and beat together until pale. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined. With the electric beater on its lowest speed, add the flour. Beat in until the mixture becomes a dough. Shape the dough into a flat disc and wrap in cling film. […]

Summer berry nut crumble

Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5. In a bowl, toss the strawberries, plums and blueberries with the sugar, lemon juice and cornflour. Transfer the fruit into a 23cm square baking dish (either ceramic or glass). In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Use your fingers, a fork or […]

Loaded egg-in-a-nest

In a small pan over a medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper to absorb the fat. Leave enough bacon fat in the pan to cook the sandwiches. Divide the cheese between two of the slices of bread. Scatter half of the bacon bits between the two, […]

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 […]

Raise a glass to the versatility of vodka

What is vodka? Vodka is a clear alcoholic spirit that has been around since the Middle Ages, playing various roles from a medicinal restorative to a topical curative, and becoming an integral part of the culture in Russia and Poland. Its name comes from “voda,” the Russian word for water. Vodka’s reputation as a clean, […]

Spinach torte

Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Lightly grease a 23cm loose-bottom tin. Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan and add the spring onions. Cook over a medium heat for two minutes, or until soft. Add half of the spinach leaves and cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the remaining leaves 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 […]

Sticky pecan buns

Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 6. Place a 12-cup standard muffin tin on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Place one rounded tablespoon of the mixture in each of the 12 muffin tin cups. Distribute the pecans evenly among the 12 […]

Smoked salmon quiche

Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5. Use the pastry to line a 23cm loose-bottomed tin, trimming any excess from the sides. Line the pastry with a piece of parchment paper and fill with baking beans or rice. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and beans (or rice) and bake again for five […]