This Banana Cake with a dark chocolate topping is an old family favourite from childhood. It’s so moist and delicious plus a great way to use up over-ripe bananas. NB: It was my birthday yesterday and rather than make a traditional birthday cake I decided to make my mum’s Banana Cake and thought I’d update…
Mothers Day
Banoreo Cheesecake – vegetarian, no-bake, perfect for entertaining!
Banoreo Cheesecake is one of the best no bake cheesecakes I’ve ever tasted! A buttery Oreo biscuit base is topped with sliced bananas, cream cheese, double cream, vanilla and more Oreos! Today I’m bringing you a vegetarian Banoreo Cheesecake or Banana & Oreo Cheesecake (it was a toss up for the name)! There’s a bit…
Slow Cooker Shoulder of Welsh Lamb with Apricot & Chestnut Stuffing
In association with PGI Welsh Lamb Slow Cooker Roast Shoulder of Lamb with Apricot & Chestnut Stuffing is the perfect Sunday roast cooked on a bed of thickly sliced onions that make a great accompaniment. I’m delighted to have been invited by PGI Welsh Lamb to become a Llambassador again this year. I was asked…
Black Bean Chocolate Brownies from Veggie Desserts + Cakes cookbook!
Today I have great pleasure in sharing this fabulous recipe for Black Bean Chocolate Brownies from fellow blogger Kate Hackworthy of Veggie Desserts who has just had her first book veggie desserts + cakes published by Pavilion. Kate loves bringing the goodness and nutrients of vegetables into cakes and desserts. Her obsession with vegetable desserts…
Soft Poached Eggs, Sweetcorn Fritters & Crispy Bacon
In collaboration with British Lion Eggs Soft Poached Eggs, Sweetcorn Fritters and Crispy Bacon are the perfect weekend treat which are perked up with a couple of hits of chilli from the jalapenos in the fritters to the grinding of dried chilli and garlic on the eggs! Today I’m bringing you a fabulous breakfast treat…
Creme Egg Chocolate Cake – moist and delicious!
Creme Egg Chocolate Cake is an incredibly moist and delicious cake covered in a chocolate frosting with Creme Egg decoration! So easy to make and perfect for Easter, a birthday cake or to use up leftover Creme Eggs! My son turned 18 this week. I know, I don’t look old enough you’re going to say,…
Blueberry, Banana & White Chocolate Chip Muffins
Blueberry, Banana & White Chocolate Chip Muffins with white chocolate drizzle are beautifully moist, fruity, and delicious! Today I made these Blueberry, Banana & White Chocolate Chip Muffins which would be perfect for kids (or grown-ups) to make for Mother’s Day. I have made similar muffins before but this recipe has a white chocolate drizzle…
Chicken Fiesta – delicious & fabulously versatile!
Chicken Fiesta is similar to Coronation Chicken but is made with mayonnaise, curry paste, grapes, whipped cream & apricot jam. The perfect dish to serve at a buffet or Jubilee Street Party! Today I’m sharing with you Chicken Fiesta, an old school recipe (similar to Coronation Chicken) that I have adapted over the years. I…
Spiced Apple Lattice Pie
In association with British Gas Spiced Apple Lattice Pie with cinnamon, mixed spice, and vanilla is the perfect pie for autumn and is utterly delicious. Using a lattice cutter makes light work of decoration! This week I’ve teamed up with British Gas to champion the lost art of home economics and at the same time…
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Pancakes – incredibly delicious!
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Pancakes have a gooey chocolate centre and are topped with banana, chocolate chips, and golden syrup. Pancake heaven! Today I’m bringing you my Gluten Free Chocolate Chip pancakes. I had never used gluten free flour before so spent the weekend experimenting after picking up a bag at the supermarket. My soda…