I try to keep the recipes on my Blog either very simple or very traditional, this is because the purpose of the Blog is that my Children can access our family recipes where ever they are in the World, but sometimes I do derail a little and decide to add…
Simple Dark Chocolate Torte
I know I already have a very traditional http://dianastaveley.blogspot.co.uk/2010/06/torta-al-cioccolato.html chocolate torte on my blog, but this recipe is far simpler and a great one to quickly knock together and pop in the oven for a gorgeous evening dessert. I threw mine together whilst I finished cooking our dinner last night and…
Millionaires Shortbread Pots
My Hubby loves the Millionaires shortbread pots that Marks & Spencers sell and he has been on at me for ages to make him some, so today his wish has been granted and I have done my take on these yummy little pots of heaven, using Hubby’s favourite biscuits, Bourbons….
Low Calorie Apple Strudel
Everyone knows January is a time for New Year’s resolutions and a strive towards a healthier self after all the Christmas indulgence. If you love to bake that is sometimes easier said than done, but baking does not always have to be bad for you, the guys at Baking Mad, hold a…
Pumpkin Pie
Every year my Mum grows a gorgeous patch of pumpkins and part of our Halloween excitement and ritual is going over and picking out the biggest one to carve. Every year I am taken a back to how beautiful they look growing in the field and just how huge they…
Sachertorte – as seen on the Great British Bake Off
For the last two years, at a certain time of the year, one night a week, I have been glued to my seat, even on the edge of my seat towards the end of the series, moved to tears and even known to talk to the television…. the reason being…
Caramel Croissant Pudding
My Son Stephen has come to stay for a couple of weeks, this is because he has started a new job and while he settles into it I thought it would be nice for him to be spoilt a little by his Mummy, yes I know he is 21, but…
Strawberry & White Chocolate Cheesecake
My Son James turned 21 this week, any one that knows me, knows that James isn’t my biological Son but that doesn’t mean that I love him any less than I do my other Children, he is such a great person and I am so proud to have him as…
Apple Crumble – Happy 21st Birthday Stephen
25th April 2011 was my gorgeous Son Stephen’s 21st Birthday, I was determined to celebrate as a family but also realised at that age you do need to let them do their own thing, so the weekend of his birthday he celebrated with his friends and now finally this week…
Baked Rice Pudding
I had to add just one last old memory lane recipe to complete my hat trick today, one that I love and no longer make as I am the only person at home that likes it, which is a shame, but a recipe I made a lot of when we…
