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Cupcakes & Muffins

Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes

These Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes could quite possibly be the best chocolate cupcakes I have ever made. They are so light and fluffy with the most delicious chocolate and hazelnut flavours that you will find yourself craving another!  Do these cupcakes taste different because they are vegan? As I have mentioned before, I used to naively think that all cakes needed eggs to actually taste nice. Oh how wrong I was. These cupcakes are as light and fluffy as any I have eaten ... continue reading...

Snacks & Sides

Chilli Cheese Straws

These Chilli Cheese Straws are a new take on a British Classic. Delicious cheese straws with an added chilli kick. They're easy to make and even easier to eat! what are Chilli cheese straws? Cheese Straws are the most delicious thin strips of pastry which are heavily flavoured with cheese. Depending on the recipe, different flavourings are added. Their origin is unknown but they are popular in the UK and Southern US. They're flaky, buttery and packed with cheesy goodness making ... continue reading...

Breakfast & Brunch

Blueberry & Lemon American Pancakes

These Blueberry & Lemon American Pancakes are so light and fluffy. They're packed with deliciously sweet blueberries which along with the lemon give these pancakes a lovely fresh taste.  What are American Pancakes? There is one main difference between American style pancakes and British style pancakes/crepes. This is the raising agent. With crepes there is no rising agent so they stay perfectly thin which makes them great for stuffing and rolling. American style pancakes ... continue reading...

Soups, Salads & Light Meals

Spiced Chickpea & Cauliflower Soup

Thick, creamy and subtly spiced. This Spiced Chickpea & Cauliflower Soup is healthy and delicious especially with it's crunchy topping.  Soup is such a versatile and easy dish that is so comforting. As I have mentioned before, I am very fussy when it comes to soup which is why I always make my own. It also means I can decide exactly which ingredients I use in my soup helping keep them healthy. Each Christmas my parents put together a huge box of cupboard staples for my sister and I. They ... continue reading...

Cupcakes & Muffins

Hidden Heart Valentine’s Cupcakes

Delicious vanilla cupcakes with creamy frosting and a surprise hidden inside. Who needs roses for Valentine's Day when you can make someone tasty Hidden Heart Valentine's Cupcakes to share the love?!  Do you celebrate Valentine's Day? Valentine's Day is not something Mr Curly and I have ever really celebrated. We definitely don't go out to a restaurant; but I am quite lucky and do often receive flowers. Whether you like to go all out or take a far more casual approach to ... continue reading...