Source: http://www.BBC.co.uk/goodfoods. Ingredients: 200g unsalted butter, at room temperature85g light muscovado sugar85g golden caster sugar1 egg225g self-raising flour50g plain chocolate, 50-70% cocoa, roughly chopped50g white chocolate, roughly chopped85g natural colour glacé cherry, roughly chopped Method: Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Beat the butter, sugars and egg until smooth, then mix in the flour, chocolates … Continue reading Food: American style gooey cookies
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Food: Summer treat Frozen sangria
Thanks to http://www.cookiesandcups.com for the recipe! It’s summer and sometimes even the adults need a bit of fun! So I found this recipe on a classic cocktail and just had to share it with you guys! Shelley is a genius! Go sign up and don’t miss and tasty tidbits! 2 cups cold Barefoot Sauvignon Blanc1 cup Coconut … Continue reading Food: Summer treat Frozen sangria
Food: Vanilla cupcakes
the cupcake mixture 120g butter, softened 120g caster sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 120g self-raising flour For the buttercream icing 140g butter, softened 275g icing sugar 1-2 tbsp milk A few drops of food colouring (optional) Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases. Cream the … Continue reading Food: Vanilla cupcakes
Food: Blueberry and lemon pancakes
This morning myself and my sister made blueberry and lemon pancakes with maple syrup. 200g plain flour 1 tsp cream of tartar ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp golden syrup 75g blueberry zest 1 lemon 200ml milk 1 large egg butter, for cooking First, put the flour, cream of tartar and bicarbonate of soda … Continue reading Food: Blueberry and lemon pancakes
Food: Ginger cake
Ingredients 350g raisin 125g currant 125g sultana 200ml ginger wine, plus 4tbsp 200g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 200g dark muscovado sugar 4 eggs 200g plain flour 50g ground almond ½ tsp mixed spice 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp freshly grated root ginger 1 tbsp treacle Tip the raisins, currants and sultanas into … Continue reading Food: Ginger cake
Food: Candy Canes
Recipe from: https://www.thespruceeats.com/candy-canes-recipe-521012 Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 3 cups/21 ounces granulated sugar 1 cup/11 ounces light corn syrup 1/2 cup/4 ounces water, divided 1 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring Optional: 1 teaspoon white gel food coloring Spray two rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Preheat your oven to 200 F. … Continue reading Food: Candy Canes
Food: Mary Berry’s Yule log
Ingredients For the chocolate sponge 4 large free-range eggs 100g/3½oz caster sugar 65g/2½oz self-raising flour 40g/1½oz cocoa powder For the chocolate ganache topping 300ml/½ pint double cream 300g/10½oz dark chocolate (around 35-40% cocoa solids), broken into small pieces For the cream filling 300ml/½ pint double cream, whipped To decorate icing sugar, for dusting a toy … Continue reading Food: Mary Berry’s Yule log
Cooking lesson – week one: Shortbread and Gingerbread
Today with my beautiful assistant Melanie I learned how to make Gingerbread and shortbread. I will say I only needed assistance cooking the gingerbread mix on the hob, putting the biscuits on trays and using the icing bag. Here's what you need to make the gingerbread: 40grams of unsalted butter 2 table spoons of ginger … Continue reading Cooking lesson – week one: Shortbread and Gingerbread
Food: Christmas tree decorations – Sugar cookies
Ingredients Cookies 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt 1 c. unsalted butter 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Sanding sugar, for decorating Royal Icing 3 large egg whites 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar 16 oz. confectioners' sugar Directions In large bowl, … Continue reading Food: Christmas tree decorations – Sugar cookies
Food: Cinnamon buns
Ingredients 300g self-raising flour 2 tbsp caster sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 100g butter Butter melted, plus extra for greasing 2 egg yolks 200ml milk plus extra for glazing For the filling 1 tsp ground cinnamon 55g light brown soft sugar 2 tbsp caster sugar 1 tbsp butter Butter melted For the icing 60g icing … Continue reading Food: Cinnamon buns