So now we are in Spring, I think it’s about time to dust off those lighter meal ideas and start look forward to Summer! I’m kicking it all off with this gorgeous Balsamic Garlic Chicken with Couscous dish. Covered in a sultry balsamic, garlic, and honey glaze, this is sure to be a speedy crowd […]

Oh yes, you heard me… Rich, chocolate brownie topped with creamy baked cheesecake all finished off with crunchy and delicious choc chip cookie. I know, it’s a discovery of epic proportions. One that I will probably tell my future grandchildren about. It’s almost like a  beautiful story with a love triangle that just somehow, works. […]

This week I take on my toughest baking challenge yet – Danish pastries. They’re tricky, they’re time consuming and most definitely a labour of love. But my oh my are they rewarding! If you’re wanting a slightly faster but equally rewarding challenge, you should absolutely try these homemade doughnuts. They’re just as epic! This recipe […]

John Whaite Bakes. Yes I know, I’m still banging on about this book. But for good reason! In total honesty, every recipe I have made from it has been 1. a total success first time and 2. absolutely delicious! These gorgeous Apricot & White Chocolate Flapjacks are no exception. With a sweet yet rich flavour and […]

In need of a quick, easy and tasty midweek meal idea? Look no further! This super speedy Spicy Sausage Pasta is packed full of flavour and really simple to make. So what are you waiting for?! Here is what you will need to feed 2 hungry hippos. (Easily doubled.) 200g Conchiglie Pasta * 1 tbsp […]

My biggest baking nemesis to date has got to be bread. Yes I’ve made ‘nice’ breads before but I’ve honestly never felt like I ‘got it’… until now. I was lucky enough to receive James Morton’s book Brilliant Bread (Great British Bake Off Runner Up 2012) for Christmas and I happened to stumble across the easiest recipe […]

Valentines Day is fast approaching and I bet you’re still deciding what to make for that romantic three course meal you’ve been planning. Well don’t panic, I’ve got dessert covered! These beautiful White Chocolate & Raspberry Tartlets are going to seriously wow your partner and they’ll love you forever, I promise! Here is what you […]

So January is finally over. Hurrah! I can stop kidding myself with the whole ‘healthy eating’ thing and start munching on what I really want! I’m kicking February off with these amazing caramel shard cookies. They’re unbelievably tasty, seriously moreish and quite possibly my new favourite cookie. Here is what you will need to make […]

For as long as I can remember, my Gran has spoilt us with delicious, homemade treats. It’s amazing what this lady can do with a few, simple ingredients! By a country mile, one of her greatest & most renowned bakes has to be this Ham & Cheese Quiche. Any time there is a family get together, […]

So you’re in a rush, you have loads of leftover bits and bobs in the fridge to use but you want something that is healthy too… my Fridge Clearing Frittata recipe ticks all those boxes! It’s the perfect lunch, brunch, breakfast or snack and easily adaptable to suit any palette or fridge. Here is what […]