Carrot Cake
There are many variations of carrot cake, I always love how they are always so moist even after a few days. This is a “plain” carrot cake, I with a cream cheese frosting; there are a few other carrot cakes yet to come.
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This is a collection of food you can cook for different occasions some of my own inventions, others inspired by the greats. I also include hints and tips about managing quantity control, waste reduction and food storage and reheating.
Homemade Hummus
Hummus is great with dips, sandwiches or to supplement a sandwich. You can buy it in the shops but its
Continue readingYorkshire Puddings
Yorkshire puddings are a firm favourite in any roast dinner, but can also be used for toad in the hole. They are easy to make but tricky to get right, so here is my guide.
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Chocolate Cake
Based on the Victoria Sponge recipe, you can create other cakes such as this delicious Chocolate Cake, I often make it for Birthdays and special occasions.
Continue readingCheese Sauce
Cheese Sauce is fundamental to so many dishes, whether you are making macaroni cheese; lasagne; roast gammon. I often make up a batch and make a couple of meals with it or put in a container and freeze it to be used in the future. It is also not that hard to knock up a small batch.
Continue readingQuiche Lorraine
Whilst a little retro, Quiche Lorraine is great with salad and potatoes any time of year and is a great light bite. It can be eaten hot or cold. You can also vary the filling to mix things up.
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Cook Book Essentials
I have a collection of books that they always turn to for inspiration or as the basis, particularly for classics. Here are some of my favourites.
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Classic Victoria Sponge
An all time classic Victoria Sponge with jam and butter cream.
Continue readingLeek and Potato Soup with Cheesy “Croutons”
Soup is really easy and pretty fool proof to make, here is a simple leek and potato soup which is great with toasted French stick and cheese.
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Crispy Chicken Burgers
Crispy chicken burgers are surprisingly easy to make, you can make them plain or add a bit of spice to give them that extra kick. They go really well with home made Bread Rolls or shop brought brioche buns.
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