I’ve posted several scone recipes during the last six months. My favorite recipes – Blueberry scones and Date and Orange Scones are easy to make. The fat content is the cream and it’s poured into the dry ingredients. Traditional scones require the rubbing of butter...
When I was a child my father used to receive a gift of crystalized ginger, dried fruit and nuts every Christmas. I hated, and still dislike, the dried figs component, and I wasn’t very keen on the ginger either. That has changed over time, and as I’ve grown older I’ve...
Since I had a bottle of cream in the fridge, I decided to make scones today. I also had some fresh blueberries. Yes, I thought. A marriage made in heaven. These scones are incredibly easy and quick – a no-fail recipe. Blueberry Scones 4 cups self-raising flour pinch...
This recipe is the tastiest dish I’ve had in ages and is my new favorite way to cook pumpkin. Even though this is a vegetarian dish, I dare meat-eaters to say they don’t enjoy this pumpkin and cranberry tagine. Ingredients: 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 red onions, thickly...
When we visited Italy last year, we took the opportunity to taste lots of limocello. We also brought some home with us. Limocello is actually very easy to make, so if you have a surplus of lemons, give this recipe a try. This recipe is from From Simple Pleasures by...
This is a really delicious bread! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon golden syrup 2 cups boiling water 2 cups milk 1 tablespoon dry granulated yeast 450 grams/16 oz high-grade flour 450 grams/16 oz wholemeal flour 1 ½ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons wheatgerm ½ cup sunflower seeds...
The combo of orange and chocolate is delicious and one that I enjoy very much. The following slice recipe is a winner since it hits both notes. This recipe comes from the book Robyn Martin Bakes. Ingredients: 150 grams/5 ounces butter 1 tablespoon golden syrup 1/2 cup...
I often bake a batch of muffins, and when I saw this recipe in Robyn Martin Bakes I had to try it. The end result was delicious and I’ve made it a couple of times. Ingredients 1 x can baby beetroot 2 cups plain flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup...
This recipe comes from High Tea, recipes with a sense of occasion. Ingredients: 20 grams butter (3/4 oz) 1 1/2 tablespoons of golden syrup or light treacle 150 ml apple cider (alcoholic) (5 fl oz) 250 grams (2 cups) self-raising flour pinch of ground ginger 45...
