Cannellini Bean Blueberry Almond Tray-Bake
How was everyone’s January? Hopefully, you all survived the extreme cold, if you had been affected by it. January was super busy and I made the decision to unplug from the internet for most of it. Though I did manage to get this cannellini bean blueberry almond tray bake in the oven and eaten just as fast! Beans? Yep, you have read the title correctly, this tray bake is made with cannellini beans. I took inspiration from all the recipes that use beans in brownies, I wondered if they could be adapted for a non-chocolate treat. I am not...
read moreLow Fat Blueberry Muffins
So how is everyone’s January going? I hope you are all managing to stay warm against the cold. Scotland is bitterly cold at the moment. But we are getting along as always. And helping me personally are these super delicious Low Fat Blueberry Muffins. Packed full of fruit, low in calories and so tasty. What more could you want in a muffin? Healthier choices. Some years ago I started the Weight Watchers plan when I needed to kickstart a healthier lifestyle. I had just left the sea and I was eating terribly. Its a great plan for anyone...
read moreTop 10 2019 Food Trend Predictions
Happy New Year everyone and welcome, to my 2019 Food Trend Predictions post! The start of another year brings with it new and exciting food experiences. As always when the New Year rolls around I like to do a little research to see what the pundits predict will be hot and trendy for the coming year. This is not a definitive list, and it is just for a bit of fun. I have chosen 10 items that appear again and again on the many lists I have read and researched. Because I am vegetarian there is no meat on the list but for the carnivores out there...
read moreEasy Peasy Delicious Gingerbread Muffins
This will probably be my last post before Christmas, so let me take this chance to wish you all Merry Christmas. I think its always gingerbread season, but there is something extra special about gingerbread during the festive season. And these Easy Peasy Delicious Gingerbread Muffins are just perfect for breakfast during this wonderful time of year. They are especially perfect for Christmas morning. Easy Gingerbread Muffins. Muffins for breakfast may be a bit of a treat, but I think we can give ourselves a pass at this time of...
read moreEasy Quick Fake Christmas Cake
It’s that time of year when certain things are expected of us. One of them is to have a Christmas cake made and available to all. The problem is not everyone likes or has the time to make a Christmas cake. That is where this delicious easy quick Fake Christmas Cake comes into play. In an earlier post, for a Chocolate Peppermint Drip Cake, I spoke of a friend of mine that wanted a way to save time but still have several festive bakes. So I came up with several cakes that use box mixes to help speed things up. And this one has all the...
read more1 Cookie Dough 4 Different Cookies
I mentioned in my last post, this is the time of year where us bakers are at our busiest. And let’s face it we have the least amount of time on our hands to bake. So I am all for creating shortcuts for the festive season. And this is another great one I’m sharing today. 1 Cookie Dough 4 Different Cookies, yep you read that right, 1 dough will essentially make you endless cookies and I am sharing 4 different versions today. Let’s hear it for master cookie doughs. Master Cookie Dough. There is nothing strange or...
read moreRich Easy Chocolate Peppermint Drip Cake
This Rich Easy Chocolate Peppermint Drip Cake came about from a few different conversations. First of and most importantly, it’s my birthday today. So happy birthday to me 😀 and this is my birthday present to myself. Secondly, it also came about from a conversation with a friend about the stress of baking for the festive season. Is there a way to make it easier and take the pressure off? Well, there is, so read on to find out what conclusions we came to. Making it easy. After this conversation about making festive baking easier,...
read moreSuper Simple Old Fashioned Egg Custard Tart
This Super Simple Old Fashioned Egg Custard Tart is a dessert from my childhood. You used to be able to find slices of it in bakeries, on school menus and in restaurants. It has fallen from favour over the years. Being deemed old-fashioned and boring. But I still love it! There is something so lovely about its simplicity. A smooth, creamy custard with a hint of nutmeg in every bite. In this version, I have simplified the ingredients and taken a pinch of the richness out. Traditionally the custard is a rich mix of egg yolks and double cream,...
read moreLightly Spiced Sultana Pear Cake
One thing I love is a beautiful fruit cake to enjoy with a cup of tea. It’s a wonderful way to cheer up any dreary Autumn afternoon. Soft sweet centre with a crispy topping and fruit in every bite. Seriously what’s not to love? I like this cake plain but the hubby enjoys it with a cheeky smear of butter on it. Either way, this Lightly Spiced Sultana Pear Cake ticks all the boxes for a great Autumn bake. Pear Cake. One fruit I always feel gets overlooked all the time is the humble pear. I don’t know why? They...
read moreDouble Chocolate Chunk Cookies
With 2018 being so busy Halloween has just kinda passed me by. So, unfortunately, I haven’t been able to share any festive treats 😫 sorry. By way of saying sorry, I am sharing some super delicious Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies 🙌 Chocolate. These double chocolate chunk cookies are just simply packed full of chocolate. We have cocoa powder, milk chocolate chunks and white chocolate chunks. Making sure every bite is packed full of chocolate heaven. Grab your FREE copy of 'The Little Book of Healthy...
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