Happy Easter everyone! Today I’ve been busy in the kitchen making hot cross buns, my favourite. While normally I tend to buy them, I thought I’d make this Easter a bit special by making a whole bunch of them. They take a couple of hours to make but the smell of baking that fills the house and the warm, spiced buns that come out of the … Continue reading Hot Cross Buns
Happy Australia Day ! As I’m feeling a little left out of the celebrations this year (my friends are already sending me photos of BBQs and sunny beaches) I have decided that this week’s recipe should be an Antipodean classic, the humble Lamington. The lamington is the most Australian dessert I can think of, appearing in childhoods all across the country. Loved by Australian families, … Continue reading Lamingtons with Raspberry Cream
Summer is a time to be social, which means I’m often in my kitchen whipping up meals to serve hungry guests. This is one of my favourite go-to recipes to pull out when running home from a big day. It’s luscious and vibrant and always goes down a treat with guests. So why not whip some up and invite some friends over! Enjoy, Katie x … Continue reading Beetroot, Cashew and Parmesan Dip
The Euros start today so I thought I’d create the perfect snack to share whilst watching the tournament unfold, chicken wings with a French twist. Come on England! Enjoy, Katie x Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves: 4-8 Ingredients 500g Chicken wings Small handful of fresh thyme 12 bay leaves 24 peppercorn 1 jar preserved lemon 1 tsp. salt 4 cloves garlic 2 tbsp. honey … Continue reading Provence Chicken Wings
On such a beautiful day where we are all daydreaming of lulling at the beach or lounging in the park, I thought I’d share a perfect treat for summer picnics or festivals- fig and walnut mini babas. These syrupy, buttery, sweet little cupcakes are easily transported, can be baked in advance and are ideal for sharing, making them the most decadent desert on the run! … Continue reading Fig and Walnut Mini Babas
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