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Simple Swaps and SubstitutionsRemember it’s not a competition, it’s dinner and will still be delish. Using up what you have to hand will reduce trips to the shops, save time and money and reduce waste.Dairy in baking – milk, yogurt, sour cream and buttermilk are mutually interchangeable in many recipes. The acid in the cul...Visit Store 0 0 -
Slow Cooker/ Crock pot Cheat SheetIf you’re just want a hot meal ready and waiting as soon as you get home from work at the expense of some flavour, then the slow cooker is going to deliver that for you. Unlike slow cooking in the oven which produces rich complex flavour, slow cookers degrade flavour as the food steams in its juic...Visit Store 0 0 -
Mallowpuff Chocolate PuddingsThese cute little treats are very decorative and easy enough for preschoolers to make. They are great table decorations or easy inexpensive Christmas party favours. Ingredients - Mallowpuffs – however many you need- White chocolate for melting- Jaffa’s or red jelly beans for the tops- Patty case...Visit Store 0 0 -
Mulled WineMy friend makes the best mulled wine. It simply smells like Christmas. There is no better aroma to greet you after a cold day skiing or any cold day for that matter. Mulled wine is also a good way to make the wine go further.Ingredients - 750ml full bodied red wine- 300ml orange juice- 500ml water- ...Visit Store 0 0 -
Rich Chocolate Truffle LogsMade from real chocolate, this truffle mixture is rich and luxurious. You’ll need a cardboard tube from the centre of a roll of cling wrap to use as a mould, the rest is easy. Kremelta is simply a flavourless vegetable fat also known as Copha, it's available in supermarkets and makes the chocolate...Visit Store 0 0 -
Really Good Roast SpudsThe best roast potatoes are crispy, golden and sticky on the outside and fluffy inside. I'm always asked how I get my spuds so crispy and fluffy so here it is. If you don't have a meat or main dish in the oven at the same time then you can bump the heat up and speed things along. Ingredients - 1 med...Visit Store 0 0 -
Pimms Classic PunchBy the glass or multiply the quantities to fill a jug - either way Pimms is the classic summer refresher. For a special event swap the lemonade for prosecco- lush!Ingredients per serve - 50ml PIMM'S No.1- 150ml lemonade- sliced strawberries, orange & cucumber- a large sprig of mint- loads of ice1.2 ...Visit Store 0 0 -
Apricot, Fig, Orange and White Chocolate Pan FortePan forte is the ideal cake to make as a Christmas gift as it gets better over a week or two, so its perfect for making ahead or taking away on holiday after Christmas. The name simply means "strong bread" but the reality is a decadent slice, great with coffee or a cuppa. This one uses white chocola...Visit Store 0 0 -
Pecan Vanilla FudgeLuxurious and easy, fudge is perfect for Christmas gifting. Studded with pecans this combo has it all, creamy silky buttery fudge and festive nutty crunch. Ingredients - 1 cup pecan halves, toasted- 115g butter- 1⁄2 cup cream- 1 cup brown sugar, packed- 1 tsp vanilla essence- 2 cups icing sugarMe...Visit Store 0 0 -
Christmas Tree Party NibblesFun to make and far too easy to eat. If the tree part is too much faff, you could just twist the strips like a cheese straw. Ingredients - 1 tsp oil- 2 rashers bacon, finely chopped- ½ an onion, finely chopped- 125g or ½ a block cream cheese, at room temperature- 50g grated parmesan- 1 tbsp chopp...Visit Store 0 0 -
Almond Joy FudgeStudded with almonds this fudge is looks like mosaic when sliced. Its easy enough for kids to make and adults will love it, its also very quick– a godsend when you realise at 9 pm on Friday night you were supposed to drop something off for the school/kindy/church fundraiser in the morning – just...Visit Store 0 0 -
Warming Spiced Orange JuiceSpiced orange juice is fragrant and delicious, and is an alcohol free special drink that will be enjoyed by adults and kids alike. It is the perfect drink for sleep-overs and chilly evenings or mornings.Ingredients - 2 litres orange juice or a combination of apple and orange- 1 cinnamon stick- ½ ts...Visit Store 0 0 -
Fudgy Chocolate and Nut Logs or BarsThe filling for these delectable chocolate treats is super easy to make - ideal for little edible Christmas gifts. It’s also pretty stable once set, so the finished product is easy to wrap and store. You’ll need a mould of some sort to set the mixture in, I make moulds for logs by slicing long c...Visit Store 0 0 -
Self-Saucing Toffee Apple PuddingAny old apples from the fruit bowl will be fine for this dish – it’s terrific with whipped cream or ice cream. Ingredients2 medium apples peeled and thinly sliced60g butter75g sugar – roughly 1/3 cup1 egg1½ cups self-raising flour1 tsp baking powder1 tsp mixed spice1/3 cup milk For the sauce...Visit Store 0 0 -
Pavlova with Lemon Cream and BlueberriesThis simple dessert is easy to make and bit more special than your standard pav. Sharp tangy lemon curd is a delicious counterpoint to the sweet meringue and the lemon cream and blueberry combination is delicious. Ingredients - 4 egg whites – at room temperature- 1 cup caster sugar- 2 tsp cornflou...Visit Store 0 0 -
Peach CobblerCobbler gets its name from the bumpy texture on top, it's an easy, cheap pudding that you can adapt to suit your own preferences. Ingredients - 4 large ripe peaches, peeled and sliced or a use an 800g can sliced peaches in juice, drained- 1 cup sugar- 1 tsp cinnamon- 1 ½ cups flour- 2 tsp baking po...Visit Store 0 0 -
Roasted Fruit SaladWarm sweet roasted fruit makes a succulent alternative to a traditional fruit salad. Roasting the fruit concentrates the natural sugars so the fruit is deliciously sweet; the juices combine to form a sublimely exotic and surprisingly healthy sauce. Roasted fruit salad is beautiful served warm with i...Visit Store 0 0 -
Easy Fruit TartsThese easy fruit tarts taste really good, look pretty and are so simple an 8 yr old can make them. I use apple most often as that is what we usually have available but sliced plums, pears, peaches, nectarines or preserved, drained stonefruit work well. Ingredients - 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry- 2 ...Visit Store 0 0 -
Gingernut IcecreamFor a grown-up presentation freeze the ice-cream in a loaf pan lined with cling film. When frozen turn it out onto a platter and serve in slices with poached peaches. For the kids it's great in a cone but goes really well with chocolate sauce too so try in a sundae or banana split. Ingredients - 2 l...Visit Store 0 0 -
Lemon Berry Swirl Shortcake BarsWith its lemony curd layer on top, a tangy pop of raspberry and a melt in the mouth shortcake base, this easy slice is destined to be a citrus season favourite. You'll need around 3 juicy lemons. Ingredients - 250g plain flour -1 ½ cups- 1 tsp baking powder- 2 tbsp sugar- 125g cold butter, cubed- 1...Visit Store 0 0 -
Gin and Lemon TrifleTrifle is great for an informal gathering or special event as it’s so easy to assemble. If making for a family dinner you could make in individual glasses (see tip below) and omit the gin from the kids ones. Ingredients - 1 ½ store bought trifle sponges- 1/3 cup gin- 250ml - 1 cup lemon curd- 1 4...Visit Store 0 0 -
Chocolate Nutella Cheesecake Brownie BarsThis indulgent dessert makes a drop dead delicious finish to a meal, or cut in bite size bits to take to an event or shared morning tea. Both brownie and cheesecake freeze well for a few weeks. Ingredients - 150g butter, coarsely chopped- 250g dark chocolate- 1½ cups brown sugar- 3 eggs- ¾ cup gro...Visit Store 0 0 -
Christmas Cake Ice-CreamSeveral years ago we ran a competition that asked people about their Christmas cake traditions, the results were a total surprise. Literally hundreds of the respondents admitted to buying, receiving or baking Christmas cakes every year religiously when not a single member of the household actually l...Visit Store 0 0 -
Passionfruit Custard SliceLovers of this bakery classic will be delighted by a customisable home-made option. Swap the passionfruit for vanilla, or lemon or whatever flavour you fancy. Ingredients - 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, defrosted- ½ cup custard powder- ½ cup caster sugar- Pulp of 3 Passionfruit, sieved- 2 ½ cups m...Visit Store 0 0
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