After being in Oz for so long, I’m looking forward to pottering around in my kitchen by the warmth of the oven and baking up a few treats. Spiced ginger sponge is on the top of my ‘to bake list’ (yes, I do have one!), it’s a variation of my mum’s classic teacake. Enjoy, Katie x Spiced Ginger Sponge Ingredients Cake 160 g butter, room … Continue reading Spiced Ginger Sponge
Just because Christmas is over it doesn’t mean festive desserts have to be! So today I’m sharing a decadent tart to brighten the week. Enjoy, Katie x Christmas Tart Cooking time: 40 minutes plus prep and construction time Serves: 8-10 Ingredients Pastry 140g spiced biscuits- I’ve used 12 speculoos and 5 ginger nuts 40g butter 100g flour 1 egg 1-2 tbsp. water- this depends … Continue reading
It’s that time of the year again, the perfect excuse to dress and up feel like a kid! As adults, we may no longer be welcomed trick-or-treating, but why let the kids have all the fun? Personally, I’m planning on making these devilishly tasty Halloween candy apples, and dressing up. Why no make a batch and join in on the festivities, children and adults alike! … Continue reading Candy, Spiked and Poisoned Apples…
Ginger and Chocolate Mousse Cooking time: 20 minutes plus setting time Serves: 6 Ingredients 4 eggs 100 g dark chocolate 2 tbsp. double cream 30 g caster sugar 1 tsp. fresh ginger 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 250ml double cream 1 tbsp. icing sugar Cocoa powder- for serving Chocolate- for serving Break up your chocolate into small pieces now pop them into either a Bain Marie … Continue reading Ginger & Chocolate Mousse
Happy Friday all! This weekend I have a gluten intolerant friend coming around this so I thought I’d surprise her with some blinis with a twist. They’re soft, light and extremely moreish. Enjoy, Katie x Cooking time: 20 minutes plus 2 hours pre time Serves: 4 dozen Ingredients 110g rice flour 90g Buckwheat flour 3 egg 50g butter 3 tbsp. yogurt 250ml milk 1-2 … Continue reading Squid ink Blini
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