Recipes

Cottage Pie
Cottage Pie
Ingredients: 2 onions, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 kg minced beef or turkey 1 tin chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato puree 1 beef stock cube 1 tbsp Worcestershire... Read more...
Caramelised onion, Goats cheese and Asparagus tart
Caramelised onion, Goats cheese and Asparagus tart
Ingredients: 1 ready rolled puff pastry sheet (quartered) round goats cheese torn up (about 8 slices) 4 tbsp caramelised onion chutney 8 asparagus spears Method: Pre-heat your oven on 200c... Read more...
Cookie Dough Pizza
Cookie Dough Pizza
Ingredients: 100g caster sugar 100g brown sugar 125g butter/margarine 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg 150g plain flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 75g chocolate chips Method: Pre-heat the oven on... Read more...
Fruit Pie
Fruit Pie
Ingredients: 300g plain flour 150g unsalted butter, slightly softened 75g caster sugar 1 large egg yolk 2 tins of apple filling (you could use any flavour, hence why it is... Read more...
Peanut Butter Pie
Peanut Butter Pie
Ingredients: (For the chocolate base) 100g dark (i used milk) chocolate  100g butter 300g Digestive biscuits  (For the Peanut butter filling) 200g cream cheese 2tbsp sour cream 2tsp vanilla extract 200ml... Read more...
Chocolate Lava Cake
Chocolate Lava Cake
Ingredients: 150g chocolate 100g butter/margarine 3 eggs 1 cup caster sugar 4 tbsp flour 2 tbsp coco powder icing sugar to dust strawberries to dip! Method: Pre-heat your oven on... Read more...
Bread and Butter Pudding
Ingredients: 8 sliced of bread (16 if small) 2 oz mixed dried fruit 2 tsp ground cinnamon 350 ml milk 50 ml double cream 2 eggs 1 oz granulated sugar nutmeg, grated to taste Method: Pre-heat the oven on 180c Spread butter over one side of each of the slices of bread. Arrange the layers of bread, butter side up, in the bottom of a greased baking tin. Add a layer of mixed dried fruit and sprinkle with cinnamon. Repeat for a second layer and set aside. Gently warm the... Read more...
Homemade Reese’s Pieces
Homemade Reese’s Pieces
Ingredients: ½ cup (113g) smooth peanut butter ½ cup (113g) butter 2 cups icing sugar 60g biscuits, crushed into crumbs 200-250g chocolate, melted Method: Mix together the butter and peanut... Read more...
Waffles
Waffles
Ingredients: 150g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp sugar 1 egg 240ml milk Method: Pre-heat your waffle maker. Pop the flour, baking powder and sugar into a large... Read more...
Kourampiedes (Cypriot Shortbread)
Ingredients: 300g ghee butter 50g icing sugar 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup Brandy 460g plain flour 100g chopped hazelnuts (firstly roasted in the oven) Icing sugar for sprinkling on top Method: Pre-heat your oven on 160c Beat the butter and sugar in the mixer until fluffy. Dissolve the soda with the lemon juice and add it to the butter mixture. Beat well and add the brandy and vanilla to the mixture. Slowly add the sifted flour and knead into a soft... Read more...
Churros
Churros
Ingredients: (for the churros) 300ml boiling water 50g butter, melted ½ tsp vanilla extract 250g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder (for the dip) Nutella, slightly melted in the microwave... Read more...
Granola
Granola
Ingredients: 4 cups oats 1.5 cups nuts, roughly chopped (I used pecans, hazelnuts and cashews) pinch of salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup honey/golden syrup 1 tsp... Read more...
Granola Bars
Granola Bars
Ingredients: 360g oats 30g dried mixed fruit 20g mixed seeds 91g mixed nuts, chopped 220g brown sugar 150g butter, melted 170g honey Method: Pre-heat the oven on 200c. Mix the... Read more...
Leek and Potato Soup
Ingredients: 25g butter/margarine 50g onion 50g leek 1 litre of stock or water 400g peeled potatoes salt and pepper for seasoning Method: Melt the butter in a saucepan Add the onion and leek, cook for a few minutes until softened but do not colour. Add the stock and the potatoes. Season. Simmer for 30 minutes. Liquidise with your hand blender and re-boil until you have reached the desired seasoning and consistency. Serve with a sprinkle of parsley, croutons and some homemade bread. Read more...
Burgers
Burgers
Ingredients: 1 pack of beef mince 1 onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 egg 1 tsp Dijon mustard vegetable oil salt and pepper Method: Fry off the onion... Read more...
Spagbol
Ingredients: 1 kg minced beef 1 tin chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato puree 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 beef stock cube a handful of chopped mushrooms 2 onions, finely diced 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce salt and pepper to season mixed herbs to taste water, to loosen 80g spaghetti per person 1 cup frozen peas (optional) Method: Cook the onions and garlic and put to one side. Cook the mushrooms and add to the bowl of onions. Cook the mince. Add the rest of the ingredients, and mix well. Adding a... Read more...
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Satay Curry
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Satay Curry
Ingredients: 1 onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, grated thumb-sized piece ginger, grated 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste 3 tbsp crunchy peanut butter 500g sweet potato, peeled and cut into... Read more...
Satay Veggie Stir-Fry
Satay Veggie Stir-Fry
Ingredients: 1 onion, sliced 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1″ ginger, grated 1 chilli, sliced lots of veggies of your choice 2 tbsp peanut butter 1 cup milk noodles, to... Read more...
Mushroom Alfredo
Mushroom Alfredo
Ingredients:  300g spaghetti, cooked 150g mushrooms, sliced 1 onion, diced 1 clove garlic, chopped up fine 270g Philadelphia 200ml milk 150g cheese (optional) 100g peas, cooked a handful of cashew... Read more...
Pancakes
Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 pint milk 8oz plain flour Method: Combine the milk and eggs, mix well. Add the flour and mix until it creates a smooth batter. This batter will make 6-8 pancakes. If needs be you can half this recipe. Read more...
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
Ingredients: 1 kg dried mixed fruit 110g ground almonds 350g plain flour 10g ground mixed spice 250g dark brown sugar 6 eggs 250g butter/margarine Juice of 1 orange Method: Pre-heat... Read more...
Mushroom Risotto
Mushroom Risotto
Ingredients: 2 tbsp oil 1 onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves 250g pack mushrooms, diced 300g risotto rice 1 x 175ml glass white wine 1 vegetable stock cube 1 litre... Read more...
Rocky Road
Rocky Road
Ingredients: 125g butter 150g dark chocolate 150g milk chocolate 3 tbsp golden syrup 100g biscuits, in bits 100g mini marshmallows Method: Pop a glass bowl over a saucepan of boiling... Read more...
Lemon Drizzle Traybake
Ingredients: 12oz butter/margarine 12oz caster sugar 15oz self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 6 eggs 6 tbsp milk zest of 3 lemons (for the topping) 9oz granulated sugar juice of 3 lemons Method: Pre-heat the oven on 160c. Cream together the butter and sugar. Mix together the milk and eggs. Add the egg/milk mix and flour to the butter and sugar. Mix well until fully incorporated. Add the lemon zest and mix. Pour into a lined baking tray (13″ x 9.5″ x 1.5″). Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the... Read more...
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Ingredients: 6oz golden syrup 10oz butter/margarine 6 pineapple rings 10oz caster sugar 5 eggs 10oz self-raising flour candied cherries (optional) Method: Pre-heat the oven on 180c. Line a deep baking tray. Pour golden syrup into the bottom of the baking tray, enough to cover the bottom. Place the pineapple rings on top of the syrup and add the candied cherries if you desire. In a bowl, beat the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and flour, mix well. Pour the mix in top of the... Read more...
Microwave Spotted Dick
Microwave Spotted Dick
Ingredients: 6oz self-raising flour 3oz suet 1 tbsp sugar 3 oz sultanas water Method: Mix until you reach the correct consistency. Pour the mixture into a greased glass bowl. Cook... Read more...
Microwave Syrup Pudding
Microwave Syrup Pudding
Ingredients: 250g Golden Syrup 175g butter 175g sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 3 eggs 175g self-raising flour 3 tbsp milk Method: Grease a microwave safe pudding bowl. Pour the golden... Read more...
Apple Crumble
Apple Crumble
Ingredients:(for the filling) 1.2 kg apples, peeled and sliced thin 4 tbsp caster sugar 4 tsp ground cinnamon (for the crumble) 350g plain flour 220g caster sugar 220g butter/margarine 2-3... Read more...
Christmas Cabbage
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 onion, diced 3 apples, sliced 1 red cabbage, shredded 1 tsp five spice 1 tsp ground Nutmeg 1 tbsp White wine vinegar 1 tbsp Mango chutney 1 tbsp Soy sauce 1 tbsp Balsamic Salt + pepper, to taste Method: Fry off the onion until soft, once the onion is soft add the garlic and cook for a further 1 minute. Add the cabbage and apple, and cook with a lid on so it gradually softens. Add in the five spice, ground nutmeg, white wine... Read more...
Garlic Mushroom Pasta
Ingredients: 2 onions, chopped 7 oz mushrooms, sliced a handful of cherry tomatoes, halved 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/4 cup chicken stock 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1/2 cup grated parmesan salt + pepper, to taste 400g pasta, cooked Peas, to serve (optional) Method: In a saucepan, fry off your mushrooms and onions until lightly caramelized. Add in the garlic, Dijon mustard and tomatoes and fry for another minute or so. Add in the chicken stock and lemon juice and let bubble for a minute. Take it... Read more...
Feta Tomato Pasta
Ingredients: 300g cherry tomatoes olive oil 1 onion, quartered 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed Salt + pepper 1 (200g) block feta 285 g pasta Zest of 1 lemon (optional) Method: Pre-heat the oven on 200c. In an oven-proof dish, add your tomatoes, a drizzle of oil, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Give it a good mix together and add the block of feta to the middle. Drizzle over a little bit of oil just to the feta. Pop it in the oven for 40-45mins until the tomatoes are poppin’ and the... Read more...
Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne
Ingredients: 1 packet of beef or turkey mince 3 onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tin chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato puree 1-2 beef stock cube 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tin red kidney beans 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp hot chilli powder ½ litre water Coriander, to serve Rice, to serve Method: Pop a bit of oil into a frying pan and cook off the mince. Once cooked, pop the beef into the slow cooker. Add in the onions, garlic, chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, stock... Read more...
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Ingredients: 2 onions, sliced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 pint chicken stock 1 tbsp dark brown sugar 1 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp... Read more...
Coffee Cake
Coffee Cake
Ingredients: (for the cake) 8oz soft butter/margarine 8oz light muscovado sugar 8oz self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 4 large eggs 4 tsp instant coffee, mixed with 1 tbsp boiling... Read more...
Victoria Sponge Cake
Victoria Sponge Cake
Ingredients: (for the sponge) 225g margarine/butter 225g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 eggs 250g self-raising flour (for the icing) 400g icing sugar 225g margarine/butter 1 tsp vanilla extract... Read more...
Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Cake
Ingredients: (for the sponge) 225g margarine/butter 225g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 eggs 200g self-raising flour 50g coco powder (for the icing) 400g icing sugar 225g margarine/butter 1... Read more...
Buttercream Icing – Vanilla, Coffee and Chocolate
For Vanilla Buttercream 400g icing sugar 225g margarine/butter 1 tsp vanilla extract For Coffee Buttercream 400g icing sugar 225g margarine/butter 2 tsp instant coffee, dissolved into 1 tsp boiling water For Chocolate Buttercream 400g icing sugar 225g margarine/butter 1 tbsp Nutella or 50g coco powder 1 tsp vanilla extract or 2 tsp instant coffee, dissolved into 1 tsp boiling water (optional) Method: For all flavours, simply… Sieve the icing sugar into a bowl. Add in the butter and flavouring (ie. vanilla, coffee etc) And give it a good mix with... Read more...
Cookies
Ingredients: 100g caster sugar 100g brown sugar 125g butter/margarine 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg 150g plain flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 75g chocolate chips Method: Pre-heat the oven on 180c Cream the butter, sugar and vanilla together. Stir in the egg, flour, baking powder and chocolate chips. Mix until it forms a sticky dough. Spoon onto a lined baking tray (I use an ice cream scoop to get them all the same size). Freeze and then then bake from frozen for 10-15 minutes (time depends on your oven.. mine... Read more...
Hummus
Hummus
Ingredients: 1 can of chickpeas (200/240g) 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp lazy garlic (2 garlic cloves) 1 tsp ground cumin Salt 4 tbsp water a drizzle of olive oil... Read more...
Coleslaw
Coleslaw
Ingredients: 4 cups shredded cabbage/carrots (ratio is up to you) 3/4 cups mayonnaise 4 tbsp granulated sugar 1/2 lime (juice) 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tbsp black pepper 1... Read more...
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Ingredients: (for the sponge) 225g margarine/butter 225g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 eggs 250g self-raising flour (for the drizzle) juice of 1 lemon 90g caster sugar Method: Pre-heat... Read more...
Millionaire Shortbread
Millionaire Shortbread
  Ingredients: (for the shortbread base) 250g plain flour 75g caster sugar 175g butter (for the caramel filling) 100g butter/margarine 100g light brown sugar 397g can condensed milk(alternatively you can... Read more...
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
This recipe is good for gingerbread cookies or even making a gingerbread house for Christmas! Hope you enjoy. Ingredients: 180g butter, softened 170g brown sugar 190g golden syrup 1 egg... Read more...
Brookies
Brookies
Ingredients: 85g Cocoa powder 400g Caster sugar 125ml Vegetable Oil 4 Eggs 2tsp Vanilla Extract 250g Plain flour 2tsp Baking Powder 1/2tsp Salt 60g Icing Sugar Method: In a medium... Read more...
Brownies
Ingredients: 113g butter 1 tbsp oil 1 1/8 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/4 tsp salt 100g chopped pecan nuts Method: Pre-heat the oven on 175c. Grease and line a brownie tin (8″ squared). Melt the butter and add the oil and sugar. Whisk well. Add the eggs and vanilla, and beat until lightened in colour. Sift in the flour, salt and cocoa powder. Fold the flour mix into the wet ingredients. Pour the mixture into your lined baking... Read more...
Balsamic Salad Dressing
Ingredients: 100ml Balsamic Vinegar 150ml Oil  1 tsp Dijon mustard  1/2 tsp Wholegrain mustard  2 tsp Honey Salt and pepper, to taste Method: Pop all of the ingredients into a jar, do up the lid and shake until fully incorporated. Season to taste. Read more...
Garlic and Chilli Dip
Ingredients: 100g caster sugar 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 long red chilli, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 15g piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander Method: Put the sugar, 50ml water and one tablespoon of the vinegar in a small saucepan and gently heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Bring to the boil and cook for one minute. Add the chilli, garlic, coriander and ginger and cook for a further minute, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat, stir in the remaining vinegar and leave... Read more...
Pesto
Pesto
Ingredients: 1.5 cups fresh basil 1/4 cup parmesan or cheddar 1/2 cup cashew nuts 1 clove or garlic 1/4 cup oil salt and pepper to taste Method: Place all of... Read more...
Chilli Vinegar Dip
Chilli Vinegar Dip
Ingredients: 50g caster sugar 2 tbsp water 5 tbsp malt vinegar 5 tbsp light soy sauce pinch salt 1/2 red chilli, finely chopped 3 coriander sprigs, finely chopped Method: Place... Read more...
Smoked Mackerel Pilau Rice
Ingredients: 1 tsp oil 1 onion, roughly chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tbsp medium curry powder 9oz basmati rice 500ml vegetable or chicken stock 7oz smoked mackerel 3oz frozen peas 1 lemon, juice only 2 tbsp parsley, chopped (optional) salt and pepper to season Method: Cook the onion in a saucepan over medium heat until softened. Add the garlic and curry powder and fry for a further 1 minute. Mix in the rice and stock. Cover and bring to the boil, turn the heat down and simmer for about... Read more...