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Coconut Meringue Slices look impressive and taste delicious. The buttery sponge base topped with coconut-flavoured delicate crispy meringue makes a wonderful teatime treat. Adapted from a Mary Berry recipe, my version is more coconutty and has extra tips for beginner bakers. Disclosure: this post may …Read more
Apricot, Nut & Seed Oat Slice is an easy but lovely, sweet treat. With nutritious oats, fruity dried apricots plus chewy coconut, crunchy peanuts and toasted pumpkin seeds, you make it with an all-in-one method similar to flapjacks. But it’s lighter and less sticky thanks …Read more
Christmas Chocolate Tiffin combines a favourite no-bake sweet treat with traditional festive flavours. Added to the familiar crushed biscuit, fruit, and chocolate goodie are mixed spice, cinnamon, orange zest, cherries, ginger, and dried peel. Topped with a layer of melted chocolate and edible decorations, everyone will …Read more
Christmas baking recipes are some of the most enjoyable treats to cook over the festive season. So I’ve brought together more than 40 of my favourites. From sweet favourites like mince pies and fruit cakes, to savoury sausage rolls and pies with melt-in-the-mouth pastry, homemade …Read more
Homemade Food Christmas Gifts are the most thoughtful presents you can give. You don’t have to spend a lot of money, but friends and family will appreciate the time and love you put in to make something delicious just for them. So, in this post …Read more
Mince Pie Biscotti are deliciously light and crunchy sweet biscuits, full of Christmas fruit, spice, and nuts. Flavoured with the same mincemeat used to fill traditional mince pies, you won’t believe how easy it is to make these artisan-style biscuits. Perfect eaten alongside a tipple …Read more
Easy cake recipes for all occasions whether you want a sweet treat in a hurry or to impress guests with something simple but delicious. Who doesn’t love a good homemade cake? I certainly do! But I admit I’m not one for time-consuming, elaborate affairs. Luckily, …Read more
Ginger Christmas Mincemeat is a warmly spicy variation on the classic British fruit preserve. With stem ginger as well as ground, plus optional ginger wine and whisky, this incredibly easy fruity delight makes wonderful mince pies as well as biscuits and other Christmas bakes. So …Read more
Spiced Fruit Bread is flavoured with cinnamon, mixed spice, orange zest, and is studded with bursts of juicy, plumped-up dried fruit. Wonderful buttered for breakfast or afternoon tea, I think it’s even better toasted first to bring out the subtle sweetness and rich taste. Made …Read more
Cherry Almond Oat Squares feature a classic flavour pairing in an irresistibly delicious bake with chewy oats and a white chocolate topping. So easy to make with an all-in-one method similar to flapjacks, but with a lighter, non-sticky texture. Disclosure: this post may contain affiliate …Read more
Carrot Cake Traybake is a richly flavoured, warmly spicy bake where plenty of grated carrot is joined by coconut, pecans, sultanas, and orange zest. Soft and moist, I love it topped with spiced buttercream (you can swap it for a simple orange icing if preferred) …Read more
Chai Masala Loaf Cake is a warmly spicy sweet treat that’s wonderful with a cuppa. This light cake is flavoured with the blend of spices used to brew the Indian tea masala chai, is studded with chopped walnuts, and has a streusel-crumb topping. Finished with …Read more
Banana & Chocolate Muffins are light, fluffy, packed with banana flavour, chocolate pieces and a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for using up those very ripe bananas in your fruit bowl, these delicious cakes are easy to make and bake in less than 20 minutes. Best …Read more
Triple Chocolate Tiffin is a wonderful indulgent treat with milk, dark, and white chocolate that’s incredibly easy to make. Simply stir up the ingredients for the base (crushed biscuits and juicy raisins bound with melted butter, golden syrup, sugar, and cocoa powder), top with melted …Read more
Country Slices are cut from a buttery, light and fruity traybake with a hint of spice. A homemade version of the popular British favourite, this moist bake is quick and simple to make with everyday ingredients but tastes so good alongside a cuppa or as …Read more
Shokupan Hot Cross Bun Loaf is a wonderful combination of super-soft, fluffy Japanese-style milk bread and the traditional British fruity and warmly spiced Easter treat. Whether cut into slices or pulled apart and eaten as buns, you’ll love this surprisingly easy loaf spread with butter. …Read more
Apple & Oat Quick Bread, with flavours reminiscent of toffee apples, is so much easier than traditional cake. With a caramel-like flavour from brown sugar contrasting with tart apple, plus hints of vanilla and wholesome oats, it’s a wonderful treat thickly sliced with a cuppa, …Read more
Viennese Whirl Mince Pies combine two British favourites. Melt-in-the-mouth, buttery shortbread and the classic Christmas mince pie full of spicy dried fruit preserve. Disclosure: this post may contain affiliate links. If you buy via my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra …Read more
Traditional Mince Pies, made at home from scratch, can’t be beaten by any found in the shops. Light, buttery and melt-in-the-mouth shortcrust pastry filled with a luscious mincemeat that’s unbelievably easy too. But even if you’ve left it too late to make the mincemeat this …Read more
Cherry and Coconut Muffins combine a buttery, light and fluffy texture with a classic, well-loved flavour combination. So quick to put together and baked in under twenty minutes, they’re perfect when you fancy a sweet treat. But, despite how easy they are, and with simple …Read more
Jam and Cream Biscuits are a homemade version of the British favourite. Two buttery biscuits sandwiched together with vanilla buttercream and fruity jam, finished with a sprinkle of sugar. Simple but delicious biscuits and perfect with a cuppa – whether you’re a dunker or not! …Read more
Jam & Coconut Traybake, featuring soft and fluffy coconut sponge topped with jam and more coconut, is a simple but delicious treat. Whether you remember it as an old school favourite or you’re looking for a quick and easy sweet bake, I think you’ll love …Read more
Genoa Cake Muffins have all the dried fruit, almond, and lemon flavours found in one of Britain’s favourite cakes. But they can be ready in a fraction of the time. Just like a good homemade Genoa cake, these muffins are light with a delicate flavour. …Read more
Cinnamon Raisin Oat Bread is delicious sliced and spread with butter for breakfast, at teatime, or as a snack. A few days after baking, try it toasted to bring out even more flavour. Soaking the raisins before adding to the dough ensures they’re plump and juicy. …Read more
Mincemeat Biscuits are a great alternative to mince pies. Sweet, fruity, and with a subtle spicy flavour, even people who don’t like mince pies can enjoy these moreish biscuits! As well as quality mincemeat, I include chopped walnuts or pecans for a nutty bite. Finished …Read more