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Lamingtons (or coconut and chocolate sponge squares to any non-Australians)

Lamingtons (or coconut and chocolate sponge squares to any non-Australians)

I’ve only once eaten Lamingtons before, you don’t often come across them in the UK… however, having grown up surrounded by Neighbours fever we’ve certainly heard of them! Be…

Caramelised Roasted Banana and Chocolate Loaf

Caramelised Roasted Banana and Chocolate Loaf

A good banana loaf recipe is a winning addition to any baking repertoire.

Lavender and Vanilla Shortbread

Lavender and Vanilla Shortbread

With Valentine’s Day upon us it’s time to bake appropriate romantic themed goodies.

Welsh Cakes

Welsh Cakes

For March 1st and St David’s Day what could be more appropriate than Welsh cakes! These delightful little griddle scones/cakes are a traditional delicacy in Wales – served for tea with …

Vegan Chocolate Cream Pie

Vegan Chocolate Cream Pie

This was my offering for British Pie Week – a luxurious, silky chocolate and cream indulgence that was wolfed down in our household! You might think the silken tofu in the filling and the whi…

Leprechaun Cookies (Mint Choc Chip)

Leprechaun Cookies (Mint Choc Chip)

Tomorrow is St Patrick’s Day, requiring the cooking of some Irish food.

‘Hot Cross Bun’ Cookies

‘Hot Cross Bun’ Cookies

Having posted about Hot Cross Buns last year, I thought I’d spice things up with a new idea.

Cookies and Cream Cupcakes

Cookies and Cream Cupcakes

Here’s another Hummingbird inspired idea – jazzing up vanilla topped chocolate cakes with biscuit crumbs makes a delectable ‘cookies and cream’ cupcake.

Crumble Topped Apple and Apricot Pie

Crumble Topped Apple and Apricot Pie

I’ve mentioned before that puddings are difficult if you’re dairy, egg and nut-free – you really can have too much soya yogurt! I’m not much of a pie maker, but pies make lo…

Whoopie pies

Whoopie pies

I made a batch of whoopie pies ages ago when they were briefly fashionable (it’s more about the macarons now, which I’m determined to master in vegan form soon!).

Anzac Biscuits

Anzac Biscuits

Anzac biscuits for Anzac Day! These are an antipodean staple – sent to the troops serving in the Anzac forces during the war because they were tasty, calorific and durable.

Banana and Chocolate Cookies

Banana and Chocolate Cookies

I always try to make some homemade treat at the weekend so that the girls can have a tempting homemade goodie when they get home from school.

Bounty Cupcakes

Bounty Cupcakes

My jar of desiccated coconut has been staring at me, unloved as of late but wanting to be used in some delicious concoction.

Churros

Churros

Churros (minus the chocolate sauce) are one of the few freshly baked treats we can buy at fairs, festivals and markets.

Tarte aux Fraises

Tarte aux Fraises

Delectable French-style fruit tarts (tartes aux fruits with crème pâtissière filling) are my all time favourite puddings, so I was really keen to make a vegan version.

Orange Creams

Orange Creams

Homemade chocolates are such a treat – especially if your bought options are limited.

Strawberry Shortbread and Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortbread and Strawberry Shortcake

June is peak strawberry season in the UK.

Passionfruit and Lime Drizzle Cakes

Passionfruit and Lime Drizzle Cakes

Today is Father’s Day in the UK – providing the perfect excuse for making some cakes… not that I really ever need an excuse! I’ve been eyeing up these cute little loaf cases…

Lightly spiced crispy pea and mint cakes

Lightly spiced crispy pea and mint cakes

This idea came to me after seeing a delicious sounding Ottolenghi recipe in this month’s Waitrose magazine for broad bean and mint cakes.

Strawberry Scones

Strawberry Scones

Early summer in England is all about the strawberries and what goes better with strawberries than scones? Here’s a simple variation on a scone recipe.

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