This soda bread is great for breakfast and fills the house with a delicious chocolatey smell during baking, while being somewhat more savoury in flavour than a chocolate cake. Given the short amount of time involved in making it and the ease in which it comes together, why not give it a go? Continue reading
A brioche is a cross between a bread and a cake. While quite bread-like in texture, it includes eggs and sugar in the recipe. This creates something absolutely perfect for breakfast slavered with (my favourites) Nutella or Apricot jam. Delicious! Continue reading
Like the look of these Cherry Jam Filled Rogaliki? They’re a type of croissant with a biscuit like texture and are perfect with a cuppa. Continue reading
Perhaps calling a recipe “perfect” seems a bit big-headed, but just taste this and you’ll see why; I certainly didn’t invent the tomato bruschetta (and have never even been to Italy) but have recently become literally obsessed by it! Continue reading
The countdown to Christmas starts now! Pierniki are little Polish cakes (called Prianiki in Russia) – which are flavoured with cinnamon and cloves, and generally eaten in the festive run up. Continue reading
This Naan is a simple introduction to Indian food, with coriander added for extra authenticity. If you are find the prospect of a fully fledged curry as an accompaniment a little daunting, try your home made Naan with a take away. We all cheat a little – don’t we? Continue reading
Crumpets are great fun, both to make and to eat. These traditional English treats are best enjoyed with a cup of tea (with milk – of course!) on a cold Autumn afternoon, topped with fresh butter and jam. Continue reading
This is truly the worlds easiest bread. No exagerating, within 60 minutes you will have fully edible, delicious bread – including mixing, baking, everything. What’s more, this recipe does not require kneading, using of yeast, or any of those other baking philosophies that can be so frightening. Continue reading
Kopytka is a kind of Polish unfilled dumpling, generally served with home made sauerkraut, bbq ribs, and sauce. The name translates literally as ‘little hoofs’, and they are loved by children when served with sugar and sour cream. Continue reading
Yorkshire Pudding is a traditional English accompanyment to Sunday Lunch, served typically (by my Mother) with Roast Beef, Roast Potatoes, and gravy. Basically, this is a batter cooked in the oven until aerated and crispy. Continue reading
