As much as I love Bakewell Tart I also love something with a burst of citrus on your tongue. This Lemon and Marzipan Tart satisfies both of these loves. This Continue reading “Lemon and Marzipan Tart”
Orange and Lemon Layer Cake
When I was deciding what to bake this week a little voice from the neighbouring room asked if requests could be made. I stuck my head round my husband’s office door and he said “something orangey”. So here we are a moist yet light Orange & Lemon Layer Cake.
Cherry and Almond Bundt Cake
Having recently moved house I found myself unpacking the pantry and unearthed my Bundt tin. Whilst I had it in my hand it seemed like an appropriate time to make a Bundt Cake, so here’s the recipe for my Cherry and Almond Bundt Cake.
Chocolate and Vanilla Marble Loaf Cake
Chocolate and Vanilla Marble Loaf Cake
Inspired by the Mary Berry book – Simple Cakes this loaf cake is lovely as it is or you can add subtle little twists. My first impression was that it would be lovely to be a Chocolate Orange sponge marbled with a Vanilla sponge. To do that I would add the zest of half an orange to the chocolate half of the mix and substitute the hot water for orange juice. Either way it’s a lovely fun sponge to bake. Continue reading “Chocolate and Vanilla Marble Loaf Cake”
Victoria Sponge
Victoria Sponge filled with Jam and Vanilla Buttercream
When I feel like baking a cake but have no inspiration or quite often not much time you cannot beat a Victoria Sponge Cake. I like to push the boat out and be a little more indulgent by adding Continue reading “Victoria Sponge”
Spaghetti Meatballs
Spaghetti Meatballs
There are an abundance of ready made meatballs available in the meat aisle of any supermarket but until you make your own you’ll never understand how good home made ones really are. They are relatively easy to make and Continue reading “Spaghetti Meatballs”
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken Parmigiana
I first saw Chicken Parmigiana being cooked on a episode of Diners, Drive Ins & Dives on the Food Network. Ever since then I have had a hankering not only to eat it but to create my own recipe – so here goes. Continue reading “Chicken Parmigiana”
Toad in the Hole
As you will have previously read about my failings with a Yorkshire Pudding you can imagine that Toad in the Hole didn’t start out much better. However Grandad Moss’ Yorkshire Pudding batter works equally well for Toad in the Hole. Continue reading “Toad in the Hole”
Yorkshire Puddings
As a proud Yorkshire woman many years ago I realised I had a huge failing, I couldn’t make a decent Yorkshire Pudding. I had tried so many recipes in so many books but each time they just weren’t good enough.
