I know my recipes recently have been dominated by chocolate but seriously, chocolate is delicious so why not? :P. These chocolate muffins are lovely and quick to make and we ALWAYS have all the ingredients sat in the cupboard. You can customise easily with adding different nuts, dried fruit or even chocolate chunks. Continue reading Chocolate muffins
This recipe is everything you could want from a brownie. Moist, rich, gooey and incredibly chocolate-ey! I’m often disappointed by commercial brownies as they are overwhelmingly sweet when really, I’m looking for something which will satisfy my chocolate craving. This recipe delivers every time. You can replace the walnuts with something else if you prefer, other nuts, cranberries, chocolate chips, etc. Continue reading Ultimate chocolate brownie
Oh this meal is so good. I am a recent convert to jackfruit but I am convinced this meal will delight meat eaters and vegans alike. The jackfruit gives a wonderful texture and the flavours of the sauce are lovely. It does take a bit of planning to make the wraps but definitely worth it. And be warned, it is more filling than you would think! Two wraps each was plenty for us but this recipe makes enough for eight wraps (four people). Continue reading Pulled jackfruit wraps
At this time of year you can often see (and smell!) wild garlic carpeting woodlands throughout the country. This aromatic native herb comes out in abundance in the British spring time and, not surprisingly, it is edible. It wasn’t until this year that I actually got around to using it and I am so impressed. Risottos, curries and my personal favourite, pesto! Wild garlic pesto is a bit of a ‘blow your socks off’ experience but definitely a taste worth sampling. It will get rid of any wintery cobwebs and leave you invigorated and ready to go. And it is really quick and easy to make. Continue reading Wild garlic pesto
Making sour dough is a labour of love. It may be days between starting and finishing, but it is well worth the wait. For some people, making sour dough is almost a meditative process. You need to keep the starter alive between batches, feeding it and checking to see how quickly it is growing, putting it in the fridge, taking it out, and then finally extracting some to make into delicious bread. So prepare yourself, this recipe does take time but it is tried and tested and the best of the different ones we have tried. This is a modified version of Sarah Owen’s wonderful sourdough recipe. Continue reading Sour dough
This pear and chocolate cake is just what I have been craving. It doesn’t take long to make and is a lovely dinner party special or just as a random week night treat when you need a pick me up. It is a bit fiddly and creates a whole load of washing up but is sooooooo worth it. Oh and it’s gluten free too. Continue reading Pear & chocolate cake
