Cranberry, Almond and Marzipan Cake

Our "surrogate" parents were over from the UK last week and there was lots of eating, drinking and being merry. We've always called them our surrogates, which is most definitely stretching the [Read More]

Yule Loaf

Cuts into 16 thin slices This fruit packed, dairy free Yule Loaf is extra special and all you need to make it is a bowl and a spoon!  I love my new job, not least because my new workmates [Read More]

Festive Christmas Brownies

These festive brownies have the classic Christmas trifecta of pistachio, cranberry and white chocolate. It's no secret how much I love a brownie, in fact, I don't think I ever met a brownie I didn't [Read More]

Triple Chocolate Festive Fudge

Makes 30-40 squares First there was the Fantastic Fudge and then there was this. This will raise your fudge game to a whole new level. Fudgegasm guaranteed! The fudge I make is pretty [Read More]

Vanilla Jam Star Cookies

Makes 24-30 (depending on shape and size of cutter) Sandwiched together with jam and buttercream, these star-shaped biscuits are just jam-tastic! There are no biscuits like British biscuits. [Read More]

Chocolate Gingerbread Men

Makes 16 small gingerbread men For me, gingerbread is the taste of Christmas. But not everyone is a fan of gingerbread like me. That's okay though, because I'm more than happy to eat their share! [Read More]

Festive Rocky Road Rings

Makes 9 These individual Rocky Road rings are the ultimate sweet treat. They're as cute as they are delicious and packed with all things red and green! They make perfect individual Christmas gifts [Read More]

Gingerbread Muffins

Makes 12 Now I'm at home all day, I'm trying to emulate the original domestic goddess herself, Nigella. She is my total kitchen hero.  I have tweaked her original recipe, dabbled with the [Read More]