Biscotti have been on my “to do” list for ages and have taken me a long time to get round to. This is a really tasty recipe that I found in Leiths Baking Bible and I am going to be… Read More ›
Starters and snacks
Fougasse – easy to make and great for sharing with friends
I had a go at cheerleading the other night. Yes, you did read that correctly. And no, I was not a natural! My friend Elaine, whose daughter is in the same year as mine, had the brilliant idea of setting… Read More ›
Cheese Straws – easy to make for kids’ parties or picnics
Cheese straws are very simple and very versatile. You can use them for picnics, parties and snacks. Most children love them and most adults do too, even if they won’t admit it because they are on a low carb diet! These… Read More ›
Homemade Mango and Apple Chutney
Having made some Hot Mango Chutney recently with the bargain mangoes that are still available, I was really keen to try out a mango and apple chutney as well. The only problem with chutney is that you have to wait… Read More ›
Oat, Apricot and Seed Squares
These are essentially flapjacks with a few healthy ingredients added for good measure: dried apricots, nuts and seeds. This weekend I will be walking 27 miles across the Isle of Wight for charity: if there are any of these left… Read More ›
Homemade Focaccia – great for sharing!
Homemade focaccia is a delicious thing. Hard to resist, which is possibly why I hadn’t made it for a while. I have tried several recipes and my favourite is this Richard Bertinet one, from his book “Dough”. It uses his… Read More ›
Homemade Pitta Bread
The first time I made these pitta bread they had all disappeared before they were even cool. Apart from managing a photo of them as they went on the cooling rack, we were eating them too fast to even think… Read More ›
Pumpkin and Poppy Seed Bread(sticks) and Easy Smoked Mackerel Paté
I wanted to try making breadsticks as I thought it was about time I made something other than a loaf of bread. The instructions said make it with a dough hook, so I did, instead of kneading it myself. And… Read More ›
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