Nicky
Marmalade muffins
These delicious muffins are a great breakfast treat and so light in texture, that you should really allow yourself more than one.
top of page
Search
Nicky
Mar 12, 20232 min read
Easy Bakewell Tart
Bakewell Tart is an English classic named after the market town of Bakewell in Derbyshire, England. This recipe is one I've perfected...
154 views
Nicky
Jan 21, 20232 min read
Haggis Pie
My mother was very proud of her Scottish heritage and this is from her recipe book. She called it Haggis Pie which, as it's not unlike a...
55 views
Nicky
Jul 13, 20221 min read
Lemon Fairy Cakes
This is my basic fairy cake recipe using lemon juice instead of milk and a lemon icing instead of buttercream. Perfect for an afternoon...
71 views
Nicky
Mar 17, 20211 min read
Chocolate Brownies
Everybody loves a chocolate brownie, but do you like them fudgy, gooey or cake-like? This is a tried and trusted recipe in our house, and...
225 views
Nicky
Nov 20, 20201 min read
Chocolate oat cookies
A fruity oat cookie which is easy to make and loved by all - they don't last long in our house. At Christmas time, I make them with dried...
240 views
Nicky
Sep 9, 20201 min read
Chewy flapjacks
Chewy oat bars, ideal for packed lunches for both adults and kids. Customise them by adding a pinch of cinnamon, dried fruits, grated...
263 views
Nicky
Sep 4, 20201 min read
Monsieur Bon Bon's Secret Fooj
This is very different from my grandmother's Chocolate Fudge recipe but is equally delicious and easier to make. The golden syrup adds a...
2,177 views
Nicky
Aug 20, 20202 min read
Custard Tarts
In Portugal, these are known as Pastéis de Nata, those wonderful small custard tarts made with crisp, flaky pastry encasing a delicious...
103 views
Nicky
Aug 16, 20201 min read
Lemon Ice Cream
A zesty and refreshing ice cream, perfect for summer days. No need for an ice cream maker with this recipe. Simply whisk everything...
101 views
Nicky
Aug 11, 20201 min read
Breakfast Muffins
An easy muffin recipe for a healthy start to the day. Ready in a jiffy, they are best served warm but will keep in an airtight container...
91 views
Nicky
Jun 8, 20201 min read
Chocolate Fudge
A crumbly melt-in-the-mouth chocolate delight! Making fudge is easy as long as you keep an eye on it, and the results are well worth it....
103 views
Nicky
May 25, 20201 min read
Welsh Cakes
My grandmother had a Belling stove with two rings at the back and a square hot plate at the front. I have an early memory of making Welsh...
243 views
Nicky
May 18, 20202 min read
Pancakes two ways
Pancake Day falls on Shrove Tuesday, a traditional feast day which precedes the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. It takes place 47 days...
272 views
Nicky
May 14, 20201 min read
Chocolate chip cookies
This recipe was given to my mother when we lived in Canada. We were small children at the time so this was welcomed by all. As my mother...
148 views
Nicky
May 14, 20201 min read
Cookies - a bit of explanation and some recipe ideas
In England, a cookie and a biscuit are two very different things. Cookies are soft, while biscuits are crisp – think Digestive or Rich...
43 views
Nicky
May 8, 20201 min read
Chocolate biscuit cake
Made in a loaf tin, this involves no baking and is something your children can easily help with, if only to lick the bowl afterwards! You...
171 views
bottom of page