Browsing Category : Family Friendly

banana puffs

Everyone will love this quick & easy dessert


Bananas! Over the festive season, I stumbled upon a fabulous looking dessert and I just had to try my own version. This is quick, easy, and perfect for everyone – whether you’re a dessert pro or just starting out. With only three main ingredients – banana, a sweet spread, and puff pastry (light or gluten-free options work too!), it’s a…

Read more... »
carrot halwa

From Leftovers to Luxury: A Dessert You’ll Love This Winter.


A sweet twist on winter veg! Twixmas, the cosy lull between Christmas and New Year is the perfect time to slow down and get creative in the kitchen. In the lead-up to Christmas in the UK, the supermarkets competed in vegetable price wars! I saw parsnips, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, carrots and even potatoes for £0.15 a bag, and also for…

Read more... »

Impressive festive idea your guests will love


Chocolate Pine Cones! As the festive season gets into full swing, it’s impossible to avoid this year’s latest food trend: edible pine cones! These delightful creations are perfect for adding a touch of winter magic to your table, whether you’re hosting a seasonal buffet or simply looking for a creative snack. While not necessarily a recipe, these pine cones are…

Read more... »
sweet pumpkin pie deconstructed

Double the Flavour: Recipes too good to miss


Pumpkin! Another busy week for me but finally I am getting somewhere! I’m so organised this week, I managed to create not one but two new pumpkin recipes for you! Both recipes can be created with any type of pumpkin or squash. Choose your favourite colour – yellow, red, green, orange, white or something in between! I used a green…

Read more... »
mint biscuits

Easily make your own layered biscuits


This week, as the weather has turned decidedly autumnal and the days grow noticeably shorter, there’s been a lot of tea drinking! Of course, if you’re in the UK, you’ll know there’s nothing quite like curling up with a hot cup of tea and a plate of biscuits. With The Great British Bake Off diving into Biscuit Week, it’s the…

Read more... »
cake

When your day is unexpected, eat cake!


Planning out the window! So ,it is now almost dinner time and it has just been one of those days! There are a hundred and one things I should be doing, but it would appear only a couple were actioned! Therefore, rather than miss a post, I am leaving you with this delicious bundt cake! Yes, you may have seen…

Read more... »
mincemeat slice

Creative new dessert recipe everyone will love.


Blondie Fruit Slice! This week we’re back to something sweet and delicious! I wanted to create something initially to use up a jar of mincemeat I found when tidying the fridge. I thought about making my usual date slice but decided that would be too sweet, so I had a think and came up with this! Instead of a crumble…

Read more... »
millionaires shortbread

A little bit of luxury for a special event.


Millionaire’s Shortbread Bites! Last week I shared with you a new brownie recipe, and as I found some vegan condensed milk, this week I thought I’d add a new millionaire’s recipe. If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you might know that I posted a very popular raw chocolate caramel slice recipe about 6 years ago. This recipe…

Read more... »
chocolate brownie on a serving dish with fresh multicoloured strawberries

Easy to make Chocolate Brownies.


Biscuit (aka cookie) Brownies! This week’s recipe is a delightful twist on my ever-popular decadent biscoff brownie recipe. If you love brownies and biscuits (aka cookies), you’re in for a treat! These easy-to-make chocolate brownies incorporate biscuits, adding a deliciously crunchy texture to the rich, fudginess of a good brownie. I used mini Oreos and chocolate Jammie Dodgers but you…

Read more... »
Verified by MonsterInsights