I have so many recipes that use bananas as an ingredient that I could almost write a cookery book on those alone. I’m always ready to try a new one, especially as I often find I have over-ripe bananas… The recipes… Read More ›
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Cranberry and Walnut Slices
I am not sure where this recipe comes from originally but I have a couple of friends who make this on a regular basis and it’s delicious. The middle layer uses homemade or store-bought cranberry sauce but you could also… Read More ›
Carrot and Banana Cake
My brother came to visit over the weekend and as his birthday is this Friday I thought we could celebrate in advance with some cake. I was planning to make him a carrot cake and then happened to sample this… Read More ›
Apple and Walnut Cake
This is a really great cake for a Coffee Morning if you need something to take and don’t want to assemble or ice a cake. This is a Mary Berry recipe which I have changed only very slightly. It is… Read More ›
Walnut Sourdough Bread
I have been trying a few new breads recently and keep coming back to my sourdough starter. As it can be a bit more work than making bread with commercial yeast, it can be good to make something a bit… Read More ›
Healthy Raw Food: Pineapple and Mango Tart
It can be difficult having super fit and healthy friends sometimes! And as I was invited to dinner during Lent, meaning cakes, cookies and chocolate were off the menu (not mine, obviously), I needed to look a bit further afield… Read More ›
Date and Walnut Rye Bread – great with cheese
If you ever get asked to bring bread to a party, this is the one to take! This is a slightly adapted Richard Bertinet recipe and is the perfect addition to a cheese board. It’s also delicious as bread or… Read More ›
Wholemeal Spelt Loaf with Dates and Walnuts
This is a really tasty loaf that is made with both wholemeal and white spelt flour. It has quite an open texture and the walnuts and dates give a sweet, nutty overtone. I think it is best either still warm… Read More ›
Coffee and Walnut Cake Bars
Good coffee is one of the great things in life. And so is good cake. Put the two together and you can satisfy two cravings in one. Coffee and walnut cake is an enduring classic because the combination is such… Read More ›
Coffee, Date and Walnut Muffins
These muffins have a delicious sticky toffee pudding taste with a hint of coffee. You could add extra coffee to give a stronger taste, or leave it out if you prefer, but I think it adds something extra. With sticky… Read More ›
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