I had a few oranges to use and was curious to see how a polenta cake would taste. I wasn’t sure what the texture would be like although it’s not all made from polenta as it included ground almonds. I have made almond cakes before and they’re so delicious. The cake did taste…
Category: Recipes
No bake ‘Millionaires’ Slice
Wait, hold up a no bake ‘Millionaires’ slice? Yes, you heard right. No it doesn’t contain caramel but peanut butter as the filling. Not only is it no bake, it’s also healthier too. There is no butter, and a reduced amount of sugar and calories compared to the original Millionaires slice. If you…
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Fudge
If you are like me and can’t get enough of peanut butter but also love chocolate then you will love these little fudge pieces. Not only are they super quick and easy to make they are so moreish! I could eat so many of them! I added salted peanuts for the taste and…
Chocolate Christmas Trees
These chocolate Christmas trees are super cute, quick and easy to make, and you can decorate them with whatever sprinkles you have available. They only require 3 ingredients chocolate, Mikado’s and sprinkles! They take a bit of practice and you have to work quite quickly, in the end, you do get something that…
Mincemeat Tiffin Bar
Ever wondered what to do with that little bit of Mincemeat and mince pies? Well, I have the answer, and it’s a chocolate, biscuit and all sorts of goodness of a answer! I have made Tiffin bars before and absolutely love them! However, I have never thought of making these Christmas specials. If…
After Eight Chocolate Box
Christmas season is in full swing, and after seeing Gingerbread houses, it inspired me. I thought, would it be possible to make a chocolate box from After Eights?. I’m not sure how gingerbread houses and a chocolate box have any connection!? but this is how my brain works! I had my doubts if…
Almond & Cherry Traybake
This rich almond and juicy cherries work really well in a cake, it’s a bit like frangipane. I really love cherries, especially in the classic Black forest. But cherries and almonds are also an amazing combo. I do like Cherrie Bakewells BUT my main issue is almond extract, I just find the taste…
Tiramisu Cheesecake
If you love Cheesecake and Tiramisu, well this marriage made in heaven is just for you! Recently I have been really craving Tiramisu, it’s such an amazing dessert, creamy, full of coffee and a hint of alcohol! what more do you need? I always think Tiramisu is like the ‘dessert’ version of lasagne,…
Olive & Red Pepper Focaccia
I don’t make bread often but I really wanted to make Focaccia, it’s one of those breads that is so soft, spongy and so flavoursome with all that olive oil. The BEST part of making this bread for me when I’m making this bread is getting my fingers in and poking holes in…
