Chocolate Pie topped with Meringue

Crust 200g chocolate cookies4 tablespoons meltedunsalted butter3 tablespoons caster sugar Place crackers in a large plastic bag, with a rolling pin crush into fine crumbs. Place into a large bowl,...

Chocolate Cupcakes with Triple Swirl Buttercream

Chocolate Cupcakes 370g softened butter200g dark chocolate chips (preferably the ones that hold their form when baked)1 cup of warm brewed coffee1 1/2 cup of caster sugar3 cups of self-raising...

Pear Gallete

About 1/3rdof this pastry recipe 1 tbs caster sugar1 tsp ground cinnamon2 Williams pears, halved, cored, thinly slicedIcing sugar, to dustMethodPreheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with...

Potato Frittata

8 eggs50ml milk200g mild cheddar, grated2 tbs olive oil2 onions, thinly sliced1 garlic clove, crushed500g potatoes, peeled, cooked, sliced Preheat oven to 180°C. Beat eggs and milk in a large bowl....

Cherry Pie

Cherry Pie Recipe from Smittenkitchen For the dough use the best shortcrust recipe I've tried, the process seems to be the important bit. 4 cups pitted fresh cherries 4 tablespoons cornstarch 2/3...

Layered Lemon Tart

For the pastry175g/6oz plain flour100g/3½oz cold butter, cut into small cubes25g/1oz icing sugar1 free-range egg yolk1 tbsp cold water For the first layer5 free-range eggs125ml/4fl oz double...

Banoffee Pie

INGREDIENTS 395g can sweetened condensed milk 75g butter, chopped ½ cup (110g) firmly packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons golden syrup 2 large bananas (460g), sliced thinly 300ml thickened cream,...

Hornado de chancho

All Recipes taken from laylita's recipes Hornado de chancho (Roast Pork) Ingredients:20 pound whole pork leg (for about 40 people)Juice of 3 limes40 garlic cloves, crushed3 tablespoons of ground...

Baked Dolce Polenta

2 cups milk1 cup of polenta Juice and zest of one orange2 teaspoons of mixed spice1½ cups (375ml) single (pouring) cream60g butter2 teaspoons vanilla extract ⅔ cup (150g) caster (superfine) sugar 3...

Chocolate Chess Pie

Pie Filling2 Eggs, beaten200 ml of Evaporated Milk1 Cup Brown Sugar2/3 Cup Cocoa Powder1/4 Cup Butter, melted2 Tablespoons Corn Meal1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pie Crust1 2/3 Cups Flour1/3 cup of...

Mince Pies

Filling 360g (2 cups) dried mixed fruit200g (1 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar50g (1/3 cup) slivered almonds, finely chopped1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, quartered, cored, coarsely grated40g...

Tiramisu Slice

For the vanilla pastry cream: 1 tablespoon/8gms all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon/ 2.5ml vanilla extract 1 large egg yolk 3/4 cup/175ml whole milk Transfer the...

Polenta with Grilled Vegetables

Polenta Olive oil, to grease1.5L (6 cups) water2 chicken stock cubes220g (11/4 cups) instant polenta (cornmeal)40g (1/2 cup) finely grated parmesan20g butter2 tbs olive oil30g (1/3 cup) finely...

Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Pie Ingredients needed for 8 servings:1/4 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cloves2 large eggs1...

Coffee Liqueur

2 cups hot brewed coffee2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 cups vodka (excellent with a vanilla vodka) 1/2 cup good brandy or cognac In a pan on low to medium heat combine sugar, coffee and...

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Recipe adapted from The Kitchen makes 2 piesFor the crust: 300 grams of gluten free gingersnaps (or regular)10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon saltFor the pie...

Red Velvet cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting

Red Velvet Cupcakes 350g (2 1/3 cups) plain flour2 tbs cocoa powder1 tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tsp baking powder315g (1 1/2 cups) caster sugar250ml (1 cup) buttermilk185ml (3/4 cup) vegetable oil2...

Ingredients 2 pounds lady apples or tart apples, such as Macouns or Winesaps 1 pound caramel squares 10 wooden sticks Directions Wash and completely dry the apples. Insert a wooden stick into the...

Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose G/F flour 2/3 cup cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups...

Harry Potter Party

A selection of Harry Potter Themed Treats, surprisingly uncomplicated. I used some old books and chocolate coins for extra effect. Butter-beer: Butterscotch syrup, ginger beer and whipped cream or...

Chocolate Marquis

250 gm dark chocolate (53% cocoa solids), coarsely chopped5 eggs, separated100 gm white sugar175 gm unsalted butter, meltedChocolate sponge3 eggs140 gm caster sugar75 gm (½ cup) plain flour1 tbsp...

Lamb, Lentil and Spinach Pie

1 large onion, finely diced300g lean lamb mince300g frozen spinach, chopped, drained and defrosted 400g can of brown lentils, drained and rinsed3 tablespoons of Greek spice100g reduced fat feta1/4...

A selection of lunch boxes from the last few weeks.

Chocolate Stout Cake

Anything Sweetapolita makes looks and Im sure tastes amazing, here is my version of her cake.Cake recipe adapted from King Arthur FlourYield: One 9-inch round two-layer cake--12-16 servings.Cake...

Birthday Cakes

Minnie and Mickey Mouse CupcakesVanilla cupcakes fill the liners to 2/3s fill to ensure a domed top.Pink Butter-cream domed on top with black sanding sugar Mini oreo cookie ears.Super Mario...

10 minute meals - Soba Tuna Salad

1 packet (250g) of buckwheat soba noodles1 carrot and one cucumber finely chopped1 tin 500g of line-caught Tuna1/4 of a cup each of Japanese Mayonnaise and Newmans Asian dressing Bring a pot of...

Blueberry Shake

2 frozen bananasHandful of frozen blueberrys1/2 cup of almond milkBlend and drink

Tuna Soba Salad

I added a tin of tuna to the recipe, from 4oz/100g soba noodles, uncooked1 teaspoon olive oil1 garlic clove, minced1 bunch/2 cups spinach leaves, roughly chopped2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)1...

Lemon Cake

Cake taken from i am Baker Basic White Cake 2 large eggs separated1 3/4 cups sifted cake flour2 tsps baking powder1/4 tsp salt1/2 cup room temperature butter1 cup sugar1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 cup...

Apple Crumble Apple

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