Peanut Butter & Jelly Pancakes
Did someone say brunch? These pancakes are perfect for a lazy Sunday and to satisfy that sweet tooth. Ingredients: For the Pancakes: 200g self-raising flour 1 1/2 tbsp baking powder 1 tbsp granulated sugar 2 x large eggs 25g butter (melted) 200ml milk 2 x tbsp smooth peanut butter For the sauce: 200g frozen strawberries 4 x tbsp sugar To serve (per stack): 2 x … Continue reading Peanut Butter & Jelly Pancakes
Smoked Salmon & Broccoli Pasta
This super quick and easy Smoked Salmon and Broccoli Pasta is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It may not be the prettiest dish in the world, but you can rush through the door and have dinner on the table within 15 minutes and only using one pan. Bonus! Cooking & prep time: 15 mins Feeds 4 Ingredients: 250g Penne Pasta 1 Broccoli head 2 … Continue reading Smoked Salmon & Broccoli Pasta
Toad in the Hole
Although the sun may be shining and you’re craving a BBQ (I know I am). You can still get your fix (kind of) with this British classic. Using store cupboard ingredients this dinner is perfect for a family of 4. Ingredients: 225g Plain flour 3 eggs, 200ml Milk of your choice 100ml Beer/Lager (can substitute for milk) 2 Tbsp oil 100g mushrooms 1 red onion … Continue reading Toad in the Hole
American Style Pancakes with Winter Berries
Happy Pancake Day! Although I love a bit of tradition and will be having lemon and sugar pancakes this evening, you’ve sometimes got to break the mould. Makes 8 pancakes Prep and cook time: 45 mins Ingredients: For the pancakes: 200g Self Raising Flour 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar 3 Eggs 25g Butter, melted 200ml Milk 1 tsp vegetable oil For … Continue reading American Style Pancakes with Winter Berries
The Chocolatiest Hot Chocolate
It’s National Hot Chocolate Day! And what better way to celebrate than with an ultra chocolatey warm mug of cocoa. Prep & cook time: 5 mins Serves 1 Ingredients: 280ml milk (I used oat) 40g Dark Chocolate 40g Milk Chocolate 1 x Tbsp cocoa powder Whipped cream Marshmallows Method: In a saucepan warm the milk – make sure it’s not boiling Break up 35g of … Continue reading The Chocolatiest Hot Chocolate
Sausage Rolls
It’s a Christmas Eve tradition in my family to get cosy with a mulled wine and make sausage rolls and cheese straws. Makes 30 Prep & Cook time: 30 mins Ingredients: 500g Puff Pastry 500g Sausage Meat 50g pickle (optional) 1 egg, beaten 2 x tbsp Nigella Seeds Method: Heat the oven to 180C Fan On a floured work surface, roll the puff pastry to … Continue reading Sausage Rolls
Cheese Straws
It’s a Christmas Eve tradition in my family to get cosy with a mulled wine and make cheese straws and sausage rolls. Makes 20 Prep & cook time: 30 mins Ingredients: 500g Puff Pastry 120g Cheddar Cheese, grated 1 egg, beaten Method: Heat the oven to 180C Fan. Roll out the pastry to the thickness of a £1 coin. Sprinkle 100g of the grated cheese … Continue reading Cheese Straws
Pigs in Blankets
The easiest but quite possibly the best thing for your Christmas table. PIGS IN BLANKETS! Makes 12 Prep & cook time: 30 mins Ingredients: 12 Chipolata Sausages 12 Rashers of Streaky Smokey Bacon Method: Heat the oven to 180C Fan. Line a baking tray with foil. Wrap each rasher of bacon around the chipolata and place on the tray. Repeat the process. Bake in the … Continue reading Pigs in Blankets
Cinnamon Buns with Vanilla Frosting
Inspired by a trip to Denmark a couple of years ago where I tried a Cinnamon Snegl bun – delightful. Makes 12 Prep & cook time: 2 and a half hours Ingredients: For the dough 100g Butter 200ml Milk 1 x tsp Salt 250g Plain Flour 250g White Bread Flour 7g Yeast 50g Caster Sugar 2 x Eggs 1 x Tbsp Olive Oil For the … Continue reading Cinnamon Buns with Vanilla Frosting
Roasted Cauliflower Cheese
Another dish for your Christmas table, but it’s a good’n. You can please the fusspots and who doesn’t like a lovely bubbling, cheesy, crispy side to their roast? This has been served up in separate dishes for a bit of a fancy party, but you can do a big old batch. Serves 8 Prep & Cooking time: 1 hour Ingredients: 900g frozen cauliflower 40g Butter … Continue reading Roasted Cauliflower Cheese
Oh My Nosh 