
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Prep time 15 mins. It’s probably my favourite cake. Works well on its own with a cuppa or as an after dinner dessert with raspberries and crème fraiche. You will need a loaf tin. Preheat the oven ... More »

Sour Cream Chocolate Cake with Sour Cream Icing
Prep Time 40mins .Another recipe from Nigella! Again slightly adapted to what I had in the fridge and store cupboard at the time. I made this for my son’s birthday. Apparently I promised to make him a ca ... More »

Macaroons
This may seem a ‘faff’ and the first time I tried this I got about 60 percent success, but by the next time I had a 100 percent success and they blew everyone away. Crisp, yet soft and chewy inside. You will ... More »

Baked rhubarb
Preheat your oven to 180. In an oven proof baking dish lay your cut rhubarb stems and cover with the sugar. Pour in the orange juice and water. Add the orange peel and crushed cardamom pods. Cover the dish ... More »

Prawn Cocktail
Prep Time 25 mins (there is no cooking!). This classic retro starter never fails! You can adapt the sauce to your taste and it’s so moreish. Try serving it in cocktail glasses for a first class dinner pa ... More »