I never used to like brownies, but as I’ve got older (and started teaching!), it’s become another way of enjoying chocolate in my diet. Especially warmed up with ice cream. Is here a better dessert? I’m not sure there is!…
Christmas Pudding Bites
It’s almost Christmas, and I think this year many people are looking forward to it more than ever. I know that I am. The opportunity to spend time with a few family members is so appreciated after a long, challenging…
Slow-Cooked Pulled Chicken Fajitas
Last month I decided to invest in a slow cooker as I’m not usually a fan of meat, and I’ve heard lots of lovely things about slow-cooked meats. The tenderness, added flavour and convenience has so far impressed me and…
Halloween Iced Biscuits
It’s the night before Halloween, so I thought I’d share these fun to decorate, melt in the mouth, Halloween biscuits. I don’t usually celebrate Halloween, although this year I’m having a couple of friends over for cocktails (any excuse during…
Pumpkin & Bacon Soup
The clocks have gone back and it’s suddenly feeling very cold and autumnal. The milder weather always makes me crave a warm bowl of hearty soup, and with all the pumpkins on sale at the moment, I thought I’d make…
Gluten Free Cheese Straws
I don’t know why it has taken me so long to share a gluten free cheese straw recipe, especially seeing as they used to be my favourite bakery item from Reeve’s the Baker in Winchester. I always remember having them…
Gluten Free Shortbread Biscuits
As we approach the end of the summer, I wanted to share a quick and easy recipe which is great for snacking on. These are going to particularly useful for when I’m back at work at the end of this…
Gluten Free Marble Cake
Last week, I really fancied making a cake as I don’t often buy gluten free snacks as they’re expensive, and I’d run out of sweet treats! I decided to make a marble cake! I’ve made Chocolate Marble Muffins before, but…
Low FODMAP Chicken Gravy
In all the years I’ve been following a low FODMAP diet, I have always struggled to make a gravy that tastes exactly as it should. As I cook for two of us, I never have any large joints of meat…
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
During the past couple of the weeks, when we’ve seen a little more rain and clouds than we are used to, I decided to make the most of the time away from work and bake! I’ve been trying lots of…
Red Velvet Cupcakes with a Cream Cheese Frosting
Last week I made these Red Velvet Cupcakes and they came out so much better than I’d anticipated. It was the first time baking with buttermilk (I made my own using lactose-free milk and lemon juice) and it gave a…
Gluten Free Celebration Drip Cake
I’m often known for having a birthday week, or even a birthday month if I can get away with it, as it’s always fun to celebrate! This year has been a particulaly strange birthday, socially distanced from family and friends,…
