Category Archives: Baking

Gram flour waffles with Cola-braised beef (or chili con carne)

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

2012 really was the year of the savoury waffle. Waffles came as sides to deep fried chicken (e.g. Rita’s, not to mention Glady’s Knight’s feature on Man V Food), smothered in shaved or pan-fried foie gras (fain daining restaurants across … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Meringues

Posted on August 22, 2012 by

In lieu of a ‘service announcement’ in which I bemoan the myriad reasons I haven’t posted lately, here are some pretty rainbow meringues for you to enjoy…

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Chocolate coffee cupcakes with orange cheesecake icing

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

These incredibly easy cupcakes use the magical reaction of vinegar and baking powder to create a light and fluffy texture but you’d honestly never know the vinegar was in there I promise. Because of this kitchen alchemy they are completely … Continue reading →

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Chillies and Mexican Food – the Sweet Heat Chilli Challenge roundup

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

For anyone who loves chillies proper Mexican food is a real treat – the Mexicans grow and use probably more varieties of chilli than any other country, from the fiery habanero to the smokey chipotle and everything in between.  This … Continue reading →

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DIY butter – (and scones) – homemade kitchen alchemy

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

What’s that you say? You’ve never made your own butter? Oh daaaarlink, you simply must – it’s so easy!  I was amazed recently by how many people reacted with surprise when I said you could make your own butter in … Continue reading →

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Beetroot tartlets with chilled pea cream

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

Despite the (hopefully sarcastic) pleas of my friends, I have no desire to ever enter Come Dine With Me – the dinner-party-show-cum-torture-device, as (quite apart from the inherent humiliation involved) dinner parties are really not ‘me’ – I simply cannot … Continue reading →

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Brownie Bake-Off

Posted on June 5, 2011 by

Another interlude from the layman. I, perhaps somewhat rashly, promised everyone at work brownies if I got a good response rate to a questionnaire that I sent out. Which is why I spent a Sunday afternoon with the oven on, … Continue reading →

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Topless Tart: Roasted baby tomato and pesto tart with a Parmesan crust

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

It’s been a long time since I took part in a food blogger event, but I couldn’t resist joining in with this month’s cheekily titled ‘Topless Tarts’ Monthly Mingle, hosted by one of my favouritest bloggers, Jeanne of Cook Sister! … Continue reading →

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Delicious Failure: Kasutera (Castella) Cake

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

Posting about a recipe which failed isn’t normally something I’d bother with, but after reading up on the subject I realised that failure with one’s first Kasutera Cake isn’t just common – it’s obligatory. Do a quick online search now … Continue reading →

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Seville orange curd tart

Posted on February 12, 2011 by

I adore fruit curd tarts, but finding the right balance between creamy unctuousness and tart citrus can be difficult for any but the most experienced pâtissier to achieve. Seville oranges are therefore a novice’s dream, as they are both sharp … Continue reading →

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