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Biscuits, Cookies & Traybakes

Crumble Topped Mince Pies

Crumble Topped Mince Pies are a new twist on an essential Christmas bake! These mince pies are my favourite and even easier than traditional recipes. Once you've made them, you'll make them year after year. what is mincemeat? If you’re not from the UK, you might not have heard of mincemeat. It is a sweet mixture of dried fruits, spices and spirits. So where does the name come from? Well back in the 12th century mincemeat was made using meat as a way of preserving it. Over the years ... continue reading...

Snacks & Sides

Oven Dried Apple Slices

Oven Dried Apple Slices are a delicious and versatile ingredient that are incredibly simple to make. Plus they're a great snack that the whole family will love - you're going to want to make more than you think! what are oven dried apple slices? Oven Dried Apple Slices are an incredibly easy recipe that are as simple as they sound. They are just slices of apple that are dried out slowly in a low temperature oven. By cooking them at a low temperature, the moisture is removed from the ... continue reading...

Main Course

Creamy Chicken Orzo with Prosciutto

This Creamy Chicken Orzo with Prosciutto is a delicious one pot meal that the whole family will love. It is perfect for a mid week dinner but also fancy enough for serving guests or for special occasions. what is orzo? Orzo, sometimes referred to as risoni, is a short cut pasta which is shaped like a large grain of rice. But don't be mistaken, it is definitely pasta and not rice! Orzo is traditionally made from white flour but can also be made from whole grain. It isn't the most ... continue reading...

Biscuits, Cookies & Traybakes

Apple Traybake with Yogurt Sponge

Not only is this Apple Traybake with Yogurt Sponge absolutely delicious, it's pretty too! With an incredibly moist sponge topped with beautiful layers of apple, this has quickly become one of my favourite cakes. what makes this apple traybake special I had the most amazing apple cake when I was in Scotland last year and knew I had to recreate it. When I came home I started doing some research and couldn't easily find anything similar to what I had eaten. There are lots of apple ... continue reading...

Breakfast & Brunch

Spiced Haddock Rice (Kedgeree)

Spiced Haddock Rice is my version of a classic Kedgeree. Subtly spiced rice with flaked smoked haddock is topped with a fried egg in my take on the popular breakfast dish. Give it a try and I'm sure it'll become your favourite! what is kedgeree? Kedgeree is a rice based dish featuring fish which is usually smoked haddock. Curry powder, parsley and boiled eggs are also usually found in a traditional kedgeree. It is said kedgeree was a take on the rice and lentil Indian dish Khichuri ... continue reading...