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Sicilian Sesame Biscuits, also known as biscotti regina or reginelle, are wonderfully aromatic and crunchy with the delightful flavour of vanilla and optional citrus plus a sesame seed coating that’s earthy and nutty. Surprisingly simple to make, they’re an incredibly moreish treat with coffee, hot …Read more
Nutty Wholefood Grain Salad is packed with loads of nutritious foods and tastes fantastic. A punchy soy and ginger dressing enhances wholegrains, crispy toasted nuts and seeds, vegetables, and protein-rich beans. Served with greens like rocket, kale, or spinach it’s a satisfying, complete meal in …Read more
Potato, Cheese & Onion Pasties are proof that simple CAN be tasty and satisfying. With a classic flavour combination of tender potato, tangy Cheddar cheese, plus a hint of onion all encased in crisp shortcrust pastry, these easy single serve pasties are great hot or …Read more
Iced Tea is one of the most refreshing, cooling drinks there is. But there’s no need to buy expensive bottles because it’s so easy – and cheap – to make at home. Brew a litre of your favourite tea (black, green, fruity, or herbal) then sweeten …Read more
Light Spelt, Wholemeal & Rye Loaf is a no-knead, flavourful and nutritious bread that avoids heaviness with a fifty-fifty blend of white and wholemeal flours. Almost as light as a one hundred per cent white loaf, but with the added nutty sweetness of wholemeal spelt, …Read more
Rhubarb Crumble Ice Cream brings together two favourites: sweet but tangy rhubarb crumble and rich vanilla ice cream. Cooked rhubarb is rippled through an easy, egg-free ice cream along with nuggets of crunchy, oaty crumble. Delicious whether you eat scoops from a bowl or enjoy …Read more
Toasted Coconut Ice Cream is so rich and creamy with full-on, extra-nutty, enhanced coconut flavour. With just 4 ingredients (coconut milk, sugar, double cream, and toasted desiccated coconut) this egg-free ice cream is easy to make at home using a simple ice cream maker or …Read more
Spiced Couscous Salad with Roasted Vegetables is a wonderful Moroccan-inspired dish that makes a healthy, delicious lunch, or can be served as a side to fish or meat. Or eat as one of several small plates, mezze style. Disclosure: this post may contain affiliate links. …Read more
Sausage & Onion Lattice Pie is a delicious savoury cold pie, perfect for picnics, buffets, and lunch boxes. The shortcrust pastry base is filled with a mix of chopped onion gently cooked in butter to bring out its sweetness, pork sausage meat and sage. Finished …Read more
Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo Salad is easy and delicious. Tender pasta absorbs the great flavours of a garlicky, herby sun-dried tomato dressing, and is then mixed with sweet roasted red pepper, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan and fresh basil. Makes a wonderful lunch over rocket or spinach …Read more
Seeded Rustic Bread Rolls are delicious and satisfying thanks to malted and wholemeal flours plus a generous amount of mixed seeds. But with the majority a strong white bread flour, these attractive rolls aren’t at all heavy. With a simple no-knead dough that’s fermented overnight …Read more
In this post you’ll find around 20 easy biscuit recipes, including sweet bakes, bars and squares that are just as great with a cuppa as traditional biscuits. And don’t miss my basic biscuit dough recipe so you can create your own flavours. BISCUIT RECIPES: …Read more
Cheese & Chilli Cornbread is an easy but delicious, light and fluffy quick bread. No ordinary cornbread, my version has Cheddar cheese, sweetcorn kernels, tangy pickled chillies as well as chilli flakes. Great as a side to chilli, soup, salads, BBQs and more, or simply …Read more
Vegetable and Bean Sprout Salad is a healthy, refreshing salad inspired by the flavours of Southeast Asia. With crunchy veg, greens, protein-rich sprouted pulses, and a tangy, savoury dressing, you can enjoy it as a light lunch, dinner, or a side dish. For a more …Read more
Hot Cross Bun Truffles combine two wonderful treats. Classic chocolate truffles plus the dried fruit and warm spices found in the traditional Easter sweet bread. A rich dark chocolate ganache centre, flavoured with mixed spice and cinnamon, is studded with raisins, sultanas and citrus peel. …Read more
Seeded Malthouse Loaf is a healthy, everyday bread with nutty flavour thanks to the inclusion of malted flour plus a generous amount of nutritious seeds. Great for sandwiches and toast or eaten with soups and salads. For a light malthouse loaf you can swap in …Read more
Muhammara is a beautifully simple but richly flavoured dip or spread. Based on roasted red peppers, walnuts, and breadcrumbs, its lightly smoky, spicy, sweet and sour tanginess is popular all over the Levant or eastern Mediterranean. Delicious served on its own with bread or part …Read more
Wild garlic, in season from March to June, is a wonderful (and free!) ingredient. Found in most of Britain, it’s probably the most easily recognisable foraged food, making it perfect for beginners. In this post I’ll tell you where to look for wild garlic, how to identify …Read more
Homemade Chocolate Hobnobs are a made from scratch version of a favourite British biscuit. Containing wholemeal flour and oats they’ve a rustic feel. But with golden syrup and optional chocolate layer, hobnobs are a wonderful, sweet treat with a cup of tea or coffee. Disclosure: …Read more
Rustic Bread Rolls, freshly baked, have a wonderfully crispy crust and chewy, substantial interior. Made with a fuss-free method, the simple no-knead dough is fermented overnight for great flavour. With next to no shaping required, the rolls have an attractive rustic appearance. Wonderful with jam …Read more
Venison, Mushroom and Bacon Pies are the perfect comfort food. Slow-cooked, fork-tender venison and earthy mushrooms in rich gravy with smoked bacon, baked in crisp golden pastry. Delicious served with mashed potato or chips, plus veg and extra gravy reserved from the filling. Don’t have …Read more
Sunflower, Honey and Oat Bread is a beautiful yet simple no-knead loaf. Inside you’ll find a moist, soft crumb lightly sweet with hints of honey, a generous amount of crunchy and earthy sunflower seeds plus optional flax seeds. The crust is baked with an attractive …Read more
Cheesy Scottish Oatcakes are easy to make with simple ingredients. But they’re wickedly good! Adding mature Cheddar cheese to the traditional savoury biscuit or cracker takes them to whole new level. Enjoy as part of a cheeseboard, with spreads and dips or even instead of bread …Read more
Cheese & Chive Pancakes with Smoked Salmon & Soured Cream looks impressive and tastes luxurious. But it’s surprisingly easy. Fluffy, cheesy and herby pancakes topped with lemon and chive soured cream plus thin slices of smoky salmon. Try it as a wonderful weekend breakfast, special …Read more
Coconut Meringue Slices look impressive and taste delicious. The buttery sponge base topped with coconut-flavoured delicate crispy meringue makes a wonderful teatime treat. Adapted from a Mary Berry recipe, my version is more coconutty and has extra tips for beginner bakers. Disclosure: this post may …Read more