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Caramel Sauce

what is caramel sauce made of? Caramel sauce is delicious and decadent and only needs a few basic ingredients to make. watercaster sugarsea salt double cream/whipping cream These are simple ingredients that most people already have in their cupboards or fridges. There are no fancy ingredients and therefore I think everyone should have a go at making their own Caramel Sauce. Some people add vanilla extract to their Caramel Sauce and you can do if you want, but I like to keep it as ... continue reading...

Snacks & Sides Sauces & Seasonings

Sweet Chilli Jam

This delicious Sweet Chilli Jam is the perfect mix of sicky, sweet and spicy. It is a accompaniment for a cheeseboard or ploughman's style lunch. And you haven't lived if you haven't tried it with cheese on toast! What is sweet chilli jam? Although this is called jam, it is not the jam you would spread on your toast for breakfast. This Sweet Chilli Jam is the perfect accompaniment to so many savoury dishes. It is a combination of red peppers, chillies mixed with sugar and a few ... continue reading...

Cakes

Blackberry Crumble Loaf Cake

Make the most of your foraged blackberries by making this delicious Blackberry Crumble Loaf Cake. A fluffy cake studded with juicy blackberries topped with crisp crumble. Blackberries are a British institution You can't go for a walk in the British countryside towards the end of summer without seeing blackberries growing in the hedgerows. It is part of growing up to go blackberry picking in the countryside. As any one will tell you, one blackberry goes in the container and one goes ... continue reading...

Soups, Salads & Light Meals

Balsamic Tomato Salad

This Balsamic Tomato Salad is super simple and incredibly delicious. Enhance the beautiful flavours of tomatoes with garlic, basil and a tasty balsamic dressing. super simple balsamic tomato salad I have been making this Balsamic Tomato Salad for years. I thought it was too simple and everyone knew about it so my recipe wasn't needed. However over the years I have been asked numerous times how I make it. So here is my super simple but really delicious recipe. Yes this recipe isn't ... continue reading...

Soups, Salads & Light Meals

Pear & Rocket Salad

Incredibly simple and quick to prepare, this Pear & Rocket Salad is delicious. The peppery rocket & salty Parmesan work so well with the sweet pear and balsamic vinegar. A simple, delicious salad You couldn't get much more simple than this Pear & Rocket Salad. There is no cooking involved, just some easy preparation of ingredients. I first had this salad in Fuerteventura at a lovely little tapas restaurant. We have been there many times, and always order this Pear & ... continue reading...