Numerous articles and resources have warned us about excessive consumption of sugar. Taking too much sugar can increase your chances of developing a wide range of health issues – from diabetes, high blood sugar, increased triglyceride levels, and heart disease, to name just a f … [Read more...]
Just Pudding It Back To Basics
Nothing says home grown cooking than bread pudding! I must say no matter where you are and how long the years have passed, we all are just softies for home baked bread pudding. I could never say no! Sometimes, I make it a point to have left over bread just so I have a good … [Read more...]
Hot Cross Loaf
It’s nearly Easter – and that means eating a lot of Chocolate Eggs, and Hot Cross Buns with a cup of Tea in the afternoon. But why stop with just a single Bun? This recipe will show you how to make an entire loaf of the bread, which you can easily split into twelve por … [Read more...]
Lemon Drizzle Loaf
Sweet, sticky, but not sickly, this dish is very popular at a whole host of events – ranging from Saturday and Sunday morning lie-ins, through to Family Parties and Events. This dish makes enough for ten slices, and it’ll keep for around two or three weeks if stored in an a … [Read more...]
Gingerbread Cupcakes
Gingerbread is just for kids? Says who!! These are so easy to make, and go with so many drinks and dinners that they’re just too good to pass up on! Top them with some Candied Orange Peel if you’d like to really make them Extra-Special! To Make 10 Cupcakes 175g Butter, … [Read more...]
Tomato and Rosemary Foccacia
Light, fluffy and full of flavour and colours, this is a great bread to have with so many meats and vegetables – it’s great to dip into Soups, and even better to have on it’s own, allowing your senses to absorb as much as possible. Try experimenting with a range of diffe … [Read more...]
Garlic and Coriander Naan Bread
A great traditional accompaniment for many Curry and Asia dishes, this bread is relatively heavy, but still works very well as a side dish. Serve it still warm, along with a freshly cooked Curry – something like the Creamy Curried Beef or Cauliflower in a Curry Sauce for a … [Read more...]
Linguine with Crab and Crispy Crumbs
This posh treat is a treat for the eyes and nose, and is also a delight to eat. The textures that you get will make you want to keep eating more and more of it, and it’s very easy and fast to cook – taking just twenty five minutes to prepare and cook this meal for four peo … [Read more...]
Banana Bread
Fail-safe, no-fuss, and very sticky and gooey. Even better, as it only takes one bowl, and a fork…well, and a baking tray. But it’s very low mess, considering how sticky it should be. This recipe is a great use for over-ripe bananas, and the riper they are the better. I’ve … [Read more...]
Ciabatta
A beautiful change to ordinary bread or rolls, filling, and goes with a whole host of Mediterranean dishes. It's also great as an accompaniment for dips - even as part of a picnic or used as an alternative for pizza bases. Makes 3 loaves 400ml lukewarm water 4 tbsp … [Read more...]
Garlic Bread
Rich, Strong and goes with virtually all pasta dishes! A classic dish, great as a snack on it's own, or as part of a main meal! The smell of fresh garlic bread makes anywhere feel like home - and the glow from the oven will warm any house For 12 slices: - 1 French … [Read more...]
Bread and Butter Pudding
The first pudding I ever learnt to cook, and still my favourite by a long shot! To serve 4 to 6 (or just me!) - 85g softened butter - 6 slices of thick bread (either white or whole-wheat – from personal experience, don’t use the ones with seeds in!) - … [Read more...]
Sensual Shallot Bruschetta
This is a most fabulous bruschetta, I'm addicted to it. It does work best if you prepared the tomato mixture ahead and chill for a day. Ingredients: 12 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 2 tablespoons shallots, minced 1 cup chopped fresh … [Read more...]
Guide to Storing Your Bread
I don't mean your cash (does anyone call it bread anymore, or am I dating myself?) - I mean, of course, your bread. I've been doing some experimental bread baking lately- despite being on a "low carb diet"- ha! - and the result is that I've had more wholewheat loaves and rolls of … [Read more...]