With summer in full bloom it’s time to start making desserts that match the season. This cake recipe, from our blogger Miryam, is mouth watering. As always, Miryam puts her little twist on things. Enjoy! Continue reading
Category Food & Drink
One Ladle at a Time – A First Attempt at Risotto
Last night was my first attempt at a risotto – and it went surprisingly well. I say ‘well’, my girlfriend said it was delicious. I tasted as I went and I thought it tasted good. The problem is that it took so long to make that I wasn’t slightly hungry when it came to the eating part. My portion is sitting in the fridge – waiting for me to come home. Continue reading
Polvorones – melt in your mouth Spanish biscuits
I came across these yummy biscuits when researching recipes for my Tapas course. I’ve just baked a batch for my usual Friday ‘drop ins’ at local business parks. Continue reading
Whoopee for Whoopie!
We’ve been trying out Whoopie Pies on our new ‘Let’s get baking’ course and they’ve been going down a storm with our students! Continue reading
Breakfast bowl with the wow factor!
Apple & Hazelnut muesli
If you’re getting a bit bored with your usual cereal or want to ring the changes with your porridge then this Bircher style moist muesli is just the trick. It is simple to make and truly delicious as well as being nutritious. Substitute the hazelnuts with walnuts or flaked almonds and use pear juice or rhubarb and apple juice. Continue reading
Making the most of apples
There’s not many fruits in season this month, so make the most of the versatile apple in this tea infused Tiramisu. This little gem can be made in individual glasses or in a rectangular dish to cut and serve. The beauty of tiramisu is that it’s better for keeping so you can make it up to two days in advance of a dinner party. Continue reading
A pearing made in heaven!
Left with a glut of pears I set about thinking what pudding to make for Sunday dinner. I came across this one and thought I’d give it a try Continue reading
Make your own Fajitas mix – its simple!
Ambling around my local M&S food department I was shocked to find that they were selling sachets of ready-made Fajita seasoning for a whopping £1.50! I’m not a skin flint, but I don’t like being taken for a ride when it comes to food! It really is so easy to make your own, so here’s a recipe to get you started on your Mexican journey! Continue reading