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Chocolate Salted Caramel Macadamia Tart
I have recently re-discovered the joy of chocolate and caramel as a flavour combination. Whilst not having a sweet tooth, I find myself drawn to an old school choc caramel slice or a cho caramel tart. When I saw a recipe for a chocolate salted caramel macadamia tart, I knew I had to give it […]
Chickpea Apple and Peanut Butter Cookies
Every now and then I am motivated to make some home made snacks for my girls. Generally, they both eat really well. But I sometimes feel the need to balance out the convenience of packaged food with something I have made. We all know it can be tricky feeding small people when out and about, […]
Kids Bliss Balls
These kids bliss balls are a perfect sweet treat for a fussy child. Full of natural goodness they taste like a treat but are in fact, quite healthy for them. They are a fantastic addition to a lunchbox or as a post school or daycare snack. Even one on the plate with dinner can be […]
Nigella’s Cupcakes
Once you have children, you quickly realise how important it is to have a go-to cupcake recipe on hand. They get requested often and can be the perfect answer to boredom on a cold or rainy day. I tried many a cupcake before my sister put me onto these ones. They are Nigella’s basic cupcake […]
Lois’s Shortbread
As you may have gathered, I don’t really have much of a sweet tooth. It rarely occurs to me to cook something sweet. It just doesn’t enter my never ending food thought process! My husband on the other hand, loves his sweet treats – both eating and cooking. Brownies, cakes, tarts, ice cream, sweet biscuits […]
Buttermilk Puddings
I was first introduced to these buttermilk puddings at a cooking class close to twenty years ago. I was sceptical – I’m not a huge dessert eater and I’m generally not a fan of creamy desserts if I’m going to have something sweet. But I was completely blown away with my first taste. Just delicious! […]
Choc Orange Olive Oil Mousse
Chocolate mousse and olive oil. Now that is a combination that until recently I never would’ve considered possible. I saw a Nigella variation of this olive oil mousse not that long ago on television one night. I was intrigued. Chocolate mousse is an absolute favourite of mine and I have used the same recipe for […]
Panforte
I know that Christmas is nowhere near coming but it’s been on my mind of late. Family plans for this year are starting to take shape which means I’ve started thinking about the Christmas food. Panforte always features and I stumbled across a hidden supply in the back of the fridge last night so thought […]
Super Fudgy Brownies
Everyone loves a good brownie. That’s one food truth I’m completely certain of! Brownies are such a delightful sweet treat that comes in so many varietals that there is always one that will tickle your fancy. Will they be a simple single flavour or one filled with other goodies? Nuts or fruits? Or both? Fudgy or […]